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Trucks The truck is the part of your skateboard that bolts on to your deck and holds the wheels in place. There are many parts that fit together to make up a truck such as the Axle, Hanger, King Pin, Bushings and Baseplate. The Axle is the longest part of the truck that is threaded at the very ends for the wheels to mount on. The Hanger is the part that houses the axle and also mounts to the king pin and bushings. |
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The Kingpin and bushings are what secures the hanger to the baseplate. The Bushings allow the hanger to pivot which will allow the board to turn. There are different durometers or hardnesses of bushings which will effect the maneuverability of the truck. Click on Parts to see the Shorty’s Bushings and the different hardnesses available. You can customize your trucks if you prefer harder or softer action. Finally, the Baseplate is the bottom portion of the truck that bolts on to the board. Most trucks these days have a standard 4 hole pattern to fit any deck. So, what’s the difference and how do you make a pick? One of the big differences will be in the length of the axle. The length of the axle will effect how quickly the board will turn. The wider the axle, the slower the board will turn. The shorter the axle, the quicker the board will turn. The most important consideration in making your truck selection is to match the axle length to your deck width. Pick your deck first, then select your truck to match the deck. Make sure that your wheels are not sticking out past the rail of your deck. Typically, if you choose a 7.75" wide deck, go with a 7.75" truck. If your deck is 8" or more in width, go with an 8" truck. Click on Trucks to find our huge selection with all the sizes listed. We have trucks from 7.50" to 10" in length. |