loose trucks are the bane of my existence and basically every time I've met someone and i used their board id get wheel bite from just standing on it. XD
I'd love to see a follow up in your next vid on these trucks. I'm skating the Krux K5, the ones with the hole in the front of the hanger for less nose/tail slide friction and low kingpins... To be honest, I haven't really noticed a difference. My kingpin still catches and slides still stick without waxing the side of a ledge where your wheels drag. Anyways, thanks for still making skate content! ☺️ I'm sure the dad-life is a lot, but don't put too much pressure on yourself to go bigger and better with skateboarding. You're in the 1% talent group on a skateboard, so whatever basics and unique tricks you can whip out on a random flat bar or curb in an hour will still be entertaining to the large group of us normies. ;) Much love, hope the fam is good.
Yep, I did too. I remember a bunch of different truck innovations that I tried. Not sure if it was GK but I remember a truck with the axle ends hollowed and threaded to use little screws instead of nuts. The free floating axle. The C Clip instead of the nut idea (always fun when trying to take one off and it flies across the room never to be seen again).
Congratulations on the new born. I have a newborn as well. Born may 3rd and she’s still nocturnal. She’s still up until 5-7am 😂 but I just got one of your Revive decks. Going to “TRY” to skate it tomorrow but my days can’t be planned 😂
its been done for a while now, Grind king did a similar thing in the 90's and brands like krux did it as well. hasnt been done to much with actual good trucks brands I dont think though hahaha
The thing about skating loose trucks is that the pop is all YOU! When you skate tight trucks it is way easier to pop and requires way less effort in the trick process(probably ideal to focus more on the trick itself) . I’ve skated loose for many years but only because I like the quick maneuverability and control that comes with it.
@@jacob_trowbridge That's true, just smashed mine yesterday but I do think that other brands should do the same but cutting the kingpin for using a skate tool
@@jacob_trowbridge why would people not like krux? what reason? the brand itself, or the actual hardware and how it works? ron whaley's a cool guy and the trucks work perfectly. 'the truck guy' not saying anything about them doesn't mean it's disliked, though. i got a pair of 9 inch krux dlk's for fairly cheap and i have zero complaints.
@@VintageSk8 i need to use an alan key because the plastic on my t tool is too wide to fit on the kingpin, but that's my cheap t tool's fault, its a bulky shape
I'm pretty sure some new trucks come with a bit of lubricant in their bushings and pivot cups for some reason and that makes them feel loose at the beginning and they "harden up" after breaking them in, but that's just the lube wearing down
We had these in the 90s the Allen head would get so ground down you couldn't tighten or loosen trucks. Had to take a grinder and remove the head completely pull hanger off remove rest of bolt with pliers then putting new bushings and bolt.
Grindkings were always hex key only, once you get them dialed/broken in you shouldn’t have to mess with them. I’ve heard of people saying they loosen up on their own but I’ve never had that issue. My assumption is that they left them factory tight with no thread showing and it didn’t reach the nylon thread lock
I’m not generally crazy about thunders, but I do like inverted kingpins. I have 2 sets of thunder lows from the ‘90s that I really liked but they both slipped axles and it kinda soured me on the brand ever since. I gave them another try recently with 148 forged hollow lights. They’re decent enough but seem kinda fragile and dainty compared to venture or Indy. They’re almost too light, the standards are probably better
Wha happun with da audio John? And em... Inverted trucks... Isn't that stuff old? Like I remember getting a set yeeaaarrrrrssss ago... or am I mistaken?
i thought this was just a fingerboard thing never knew people brought it to skating in fingerboarding inverted kingpin trucks are like the creme dela creme of trucks people pay good money for obsius, dynamic and brt inverted kingpin trucks infact brts cost more than legit actual skate trucks
i hate inverted kingpins, i have to tighten them twice per session and i like mine factory loose. usually i grind the nut into the kingpin and they stay the same minus degradation of the bushings for the life of the truck. cant do that with inverted kingpin. they tried inverted kingpins back in the day and it didnt stick then, they just arent functional
You've never played the Skate games? Wow! Fun fact (nobody cares) my name is in the credits of Skate 1 as a special thanks because I actually got sick over the years and can't skate IRL anymore. So the Skate games gave me a way of escape and feel like I could still skate digitally.
Why do inverted kingpins insist on using a 5.5mm hex? I'm sure there's some bit of history, like the first ones were sourced from some other industry where 5.5 is common, but ffs can't they get ones made with the more common 5 mm size?
Seems kinda weird to complain about not having the tool considering that they sent it to you and it was your mistake/oversight to think you wouldn’t need it
thank john for not quitting making skateboarding videos
Haha he’s done this like 3 times now I knew he wouldn’t stop I ain’t even mad😂
@@TrenSamwichthere’s still time
the subtle "im retiring this year" is dope
little ass but makes since has kid.
0:54 *john realizes he is the tool*
loose trucks are the bane of my existence and basically every time I've met someone and i used their board id get wheel bite from just standing on it. XD
Have you seen daewon songs board setup. You'd love how loose his trucks are
You don't need a skate tool, just go faster.
Go back to ventures zach. I command you.
word, i like my trucks loose
😂
2:04 *john in heavy denial of his realization*
I'd love to see a follow up in your next vid on these trucks. I'm skating the Krux K5, the ones with the hole in the front of the hanger for less nose/tail slide friction and low kingpins... To be honest, I haven't really noticed a difference. My kingpin still catches and slides still stick without waxing the side of a ledge where your wheels drag.
Anyways, thanks for still making skate content! ☺️ I'm sure the dad-life is a lot, but don't put too much pressure on yourself to go bigger and better with skateboarding. You're in the 1% talent group on a skateboard, so whatever basics and unique tricks you can whip out on a random flat bar or curb in an hour will still be entertaining to the large group of us normies. ;) Much love, hope the fam is good.
Guy feels like the mr rogers of skateboarding
In the 90´s I used to have Grind King kingpins. It was a similar product.
Yeah I was gonna say, hasn't this been a thing for decades?
Yep, I did too.
I remember a bunch of different truck innovations that I tried. Not sure if it was GK but I remember a truck with the axle ends hollowed and threaded to use little screws instead of nuts. The free floating axle. The C Clip instead of the nut idea (always fun when trying to take one off and it flies across the room never to be seen again).
I remember grind king being exactly this as well, they were always my go to truck set and then just sorta faded from existence.
There’s a whole video on the story backstory of grindking. Pretty interesting
ruclips.net/video/iwBl7DPt9xQ/видео.htmlsi=dcKMJkKYEiSX6nsH
I’ve never been this early to a John Hill video before I bet it’s gonna be a great vid ❤
The fatherhood is showing lol proud of you dog im a dad myself i couldn't imagine running a RUclips channel during the newborn faze 😂
Grind King's
Grind Kings all day every day.
finally realizing why grind kings were the greatest ever. Its insane all trucks are made like this is makes zero sense.
Yep, o.g's
No matter what anyone says or what trucks come out, I’m riding Indy’s forever.
hey John, you've been absolutely killing it. Keep it up man!
Congratulations on the new born. I have a newborn as well. Born may 3rd and she’s still nocturnal. She’s still up until 5-7am 😂 but I just got one of your Revive decks. Going to “TRY” to skate it tomorrow but my days can’t be planned 😂
I was eyeing these trucks recently. 🤝🤙🏻✌🏻
Grind king king pins been around before you were born son😂😂😂😂
This is some grind king technology
You gotta skate thunders for more than one sesh before they become the best truck ever.
dont stress yourself on the quality of videos, im always gonna enjoy watching them no matter what dude🙏
8:43 LMAO
that is an exellent idea for trucks. i hope this catches on and becomes the standard.
its been done for a while now, Grind king did a similar thing in the 90's and brands like krux did it as well. hasnt been done to much with actual good trucks brands I dont think though hahaha
Daewon Song says hold my beer I don’t even use bushings 😆
Congrats on the baby bro, I dipped out for a big. Saw you on the plane last year.👍✌️
Your skating is way more interesting with loose trucks
Every second counts.. facts!! I felt that
5:52 *John Embraces FULL TOOL MODE*
*John comes full circle, back to the tool shed, to be one with his toolness* 6:53
Detachable Skate Tool.... Trashcan Sinatras... 😏 This reminds me of an Amway meeting I got hemmed up in. 😂
There is a B-side of the tape in the case
No pop but that turning radius is sick.
7:46 *John invites more tools, knows he alone cannot be tool enough for the job done*
I'm only in the beginning of the video and, I'm just wondering how chaotic this video can be?
Krux trucks have had these for years, kingpin is also the right size for a normal tool to fit on or use the Allen key
3:45 while he is doing smith grinds, a group of people compile in the back to admire
That was like a bad acid trip.
I’ve skated indy converted kingpins for a month and every single session, they loosen themselves no matter how much you tighten them
Had the same problem. Used some blue locktite and problem solved
The thing about skating loose trucks is that the pop is all YOU! When you skate tight trucks it is way easier to pop and requires way less effort in the trick process(probably ideal to focus more on the trick itself) . I’ve skated loose for many years but only because I like the quick maneuverability and control that comes with it.
Have you tried the new AVE 2.0?👀 I saw your skate shoe review and was wondering if the 2.0 is worth it
Thunder... make these in 9.125", 9.5", and 10.0"! Please!
try out krux trucks they have the down kingpin but a skate tool works with them
I think pros do not like krux tom asta never says anything about them and hes the truck dude
@@jacob_trowbridge That's true, just smashed mine yesterday but I do think that other brands should do the same but cutting the kingpin for using a skate tool
Yes I have a set of the Krux DLKs and yes a regular skate tool does work on the inverted pin! 100%
@@jacob_trowbridge why would people not like krux? what reason? the brand itself, or the actual hardware and how it works? ron whaley's a cool guy and the trucks work perfectly.
'the truck guy' not saying anything about them doesn't mean it's disliked, though.
i got a pair of 9 inch krux dlk's for fairly cheap and i have zero complaints.
@@VintageSk8 i need to use an alan key because the plastic on my t tool is too wide to fit on the kingpin, but that's my cheap t tool's fault, its a bulky shape
I use to ask oil change shops if I could borrow a tool, they normally don't mind if you ask nicely.
Smith grind guy!
Grind Kings ey?
I'm pretty sure some new trucks come with a bit of lubricant in their bushings and pivot cups for some reason and that makes them feel loose at the beginning and they "harden up" after breaking them in, but that's just the lube wearing down
Due to the wheelbite factor with Thunders, I always user the harder bushings in them. I hate cranking down soft bushings just to make them feel right.
I've skated inverted kingpin for a while. But never had a problem with them being to loose
Grind King did that like 35 years ago, lol.
Does it go off the ledges?
Had a pair of trucks like this... 20 yrs ago on a Walmart board old skaters loved doing Smith grinds on them till the board broke
We had these in the 90s the Allen head would get so ground down you couldn't tighten or loosen trucks. Had to take a grinder and remove the head completely pull hanger off remove rest of bolt with pliers then putting new bushings and bolt.
Never had to cut them off, but definitely a hammer to get the Allen wrench in 😂 the bad ol days
What about the kingpin, stay tight or does it came loose?
Slappy inverted ftw! They can be adjusted with allen AND 9/16 wrench.
If only Square Space was named Hex Space
This is the design silver trucks used to use!
Good video
There was a b-side on that tape
I don’t know about that but it does remove weight from them!
I was always a medium tightness trucks guy. Don’t like loose or tight
Grindkings were always hex key only, once you get them dialed/broken in you shouldn’t have to mess with them. I’ve heard of people saying they loosen up on their own but I’ve never had that issue. My assumption is that they left them factory tight with no thread showing and it didn’t reach the nylon thread lock
fingerboarders incoming
i love you john🙏❤
john, i have a secret to tell you... i love you
dawgg 😭😭
@@FiringNeurons-v6w gotta share the love yo 👌
🔥
I’m not generally crazy about thunders, but I do like inverted kingpins. I have 2 sets of thunder lows from the ‘90s that I really liked but they both slipped axles and it kinda soured me on the brand ever since. I gave them another try recently with 148 forged hollow lights. They’re decent enough but seem kinda fragile and dainty compared to venture or Indy. They’re almost too light, the standards are probably better
Wha happun with da audio John? And em... Inverted trucks... Isn't that stuff old? Like I remember getting a set yeeaaarrrrrssss ago... or am I mistaken?
Atleast u aint run off wit the KOOLAID like braiile n revive..
tmw I thought John became a longboarder.
normal skate T tool supposed to work, just go past the smaller hex for the hardware
Wait so a skate tool Allen on the other end won’t fit ?
Flip over the tape in the player (it has a different message)
🙌
yo john ily
i thought this was just a fingerboard thing
never knew people brought it to skating
in fingerboarding inverted kingpin trucks are like the creme dela creme of trucks
people pay good money for obsius, dynamic and brt inverted kingpin trucks
infact brts cost more than legit actual skate trucks
Aren't exactly those trucks released for decades now?
Why do we need them tested for the 10000 s time
Aren’t you suposed to let them break in before tightening them right off the bat
i hate inverted kingpins, i have to tighten them twice per session and i like mine factory loose. usually i grind the nut into the kingpin and they stay the same minus degradation of the bushings for the life of the truck. cant do that with inverted kingpin. they tried inverted kingpins back in the day and it didnt stick then, they just arent functional
yay
guy mariano was the first guy to skate these for the team? no, i remember like if I can only get them in highs whats the frigging point.
These are the same as Grind King’s trucks.
It terrible that the skate industry is still trying to catch. Grind kings was ahead of their time
You've never played the Skate games? Wow! Fun fact (nobody cares) my name is in the credits of Skate 1 as a special thanks because I actually got sick over the years and can't skate IRL anymore. So the Skate games gave me a way of escape and feel like I could still skate digitally.
Why do inverted kingpins insist on using a 5.5mm hex?
I'm sure there's some bit of history, like the first ones were sourced from some other industry where 5.5 is common, but ffs can't they get ones made with the more common 5 mm size?
john u look tired, just go do you man. we'll be okay
The older you get...the looser you'll skate your trucks. Hear me now...believe me later.
Find the skate tool
Couldn't you have gone to the local store and used their tool or bought one and returned it the next day?
just stop at home depot or any hardware and get an allen key, boom problem solved.
Nice :)
yea having to get a new tool is some apple type shit
Krux? Was never a thing huh???
Slappys makes inverted trucks too
Every thing old is new again…
Skate tools will tighten your trucks bro…god won’t.
Seems kinda weird to complain about not having the tool considering that they sent it to you and it was your mistake/oversight to think you wouldn’t need it
🛹🛹🛹
Bushing hardness determines how "loose" your trucks are. That's quite noticeable while enjoying IKPs.
new job? hmmmm
first