Skateboard Trucks Information

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Tip 1 - Understanding Skateboard Trucks - Windward Boardshop

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brian Linscheid | permalink

Everybody knows what skateboard trucks are, but how do they work? Here is a little guide for better understanding skateboard trucks.

For further reading: https://www.windwardboardshop.com/learn/understanding-skateboard-trucks/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Trucks

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by NN Ouellette | permalink

Trucks are the axle for a skateboard. Trucks are the metal T-shaped part that mounts onto the underside of the board, that the wheels will be attached to. A regular skateboard will have two trucks, each facing each other. Trucks can be adjusted to be either more or less stiff -- skateboarders should adjust this to their liking. Skateboard trucks have several parts - the hangar, the kingpin, the axle, and the bushings. To find out more, read this skateboarding dictionary entry on skate trucks.

For further reading: http://skateboard.about.com/od/skateboardingdictionary/g/GlosTrucks.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Build Your Own Professional Grade Skateboard

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Bert Hartogh | permalink

How to choose the best skateboard trucks. Choosing your first skateboard board deck can be tough. Here's some basic guides to follow, about choosing your skateboard deck, your skateboard trucks, skateboard wheels, skateboard bearings, skateboard bushings, skateboard grip tape, hardware, riser pads and more. These instructions for choosing your skateboard help with picking parts for riding street, vert, parks, cruising and all terrain skateboarding. Build the perfect skateboard for you.
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For further reading: http://skateboard.about.com/od/boardmaintenance/ss/ChoosingSkBoard_5.htm ^[3]

Tip 4 - Skateboard Trucks Sizing Guide

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Holly Benson | permalink

The following guide should help with choosing the right trucks for your particular board and skating style. The specifics about weight, height, and shape are catered towards the brands we sell most: Independent,...
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For further reading: http://www.ebay.com/gds/Skateboard-Trucks-Sizing-Guide-/10000000144800501/g.html ^[4]