When & How to Change Skateboard Bushings | Tactics

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  • Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
  • Bushings commonly get worn out over time and start making your trucks floppy and unstable, which can cause you to get a lot of wheelbite. If your bushings are split or crushed on one or both sides, it’s probably worth replacing your bushings so you can get some more responsive turns and less flop.
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    Intro: 00:00
    Bushing Hardness: 1:06
    Barrel vs. Conical Bushings: 2:19
    Replacing the Bushings: 2:48
    Getting the Kingpin Nut Back On: 3:26
    Adjust and Break-In Bushings: 4:06
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  • @tacticsboardshop
    @tacticsboardshop  Год назад +1

    If you have more questions, check out our full truck maintenance guide here. 🤝❤
    www.tactics.com/info/how-to-maintain-skateboard-trucks

    • @lensviewI.
      @lensviewI. Год назад

      I dont know men, but im not able to change my bushing cause the axle nuts are waaay to deep inside the washers…how can i remove them?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  Год назад

      You will probably have to use a vicegrip to grab the kingpin nut and get it loose. 👍 - Tim

  • @Scaryfreddy
    @Scaryfreddy 2 года назад +9

    That massive gap to front crook at the end in a tutorial video is hilariously gnarly

  • @memorysometimers3067
    @memorysometimers3067 3 года назад +138

    Scratch the new bushings with a bit of wax to keep them moving smooth and quiet. Also the pivot cup needs a bit of wax too and your trucks will feel like new.

    • @radiant9230
      @radiant9230 3 года назад +11

      Make sure to get paraffin wax specifically, it's cheap and lasts a long time!

    • @twilightsparkle75
      @twilightsparkle75 3 года назад +7

      @@radiant9230 or just use your skate wax, as its almost always made of paraffin :D

  • @williammilliron8735
    @williammilliron8735 3 года назад +51

    Just wanted to say, you are the only video that I could find that actually explained the weight vs bushing durometer issue that I was having. I'm a solid 6'3" and 260 lbs and my new board has what I assume to be 92 durometer or less. Had to way over tighten for me to stop getting wheel bite, but now I can't turn at all! Thanks for the high production value, its really appreciated for a beginner like me.

    • @littlebear2477
      @littlebear2477 2 года назад +1

      I’m a big boy too !
      I’ve snapped two kingpins and 7 boards
      Forced me to lose weight,which is good since I’m 6,1

    • @sachinpandey7105
      @sachinpandey7105 Год назад

      U

  • @ethannguyen711
    @ethannguyen711 3 года назад +42

    Say the line! Say it!
    *What’s up this is Tim with Tactics*
    :D

  • @mitchzurbrigg2403
    @mitchzurbrigg2403 3 года назад +17

    Here's a tip, if your trucks are squeaky, put some bar soap shavings in the pivot cups . It will stop the squeaking

  • @thee-wastegamer4044
    @thee-wastegamer4044 3 года назад +26

    Watch these vids just for the production value. Super professional stuff guys.
    Soft doh dohs 4 lyfe dawg!

    • @twilightsparkle75
      @twilightsparkle75 3 года назад

      im that way with bones man they are so good, only problem is since i got the hi avenue suspension trucks its too long to use bones hardcores even with the washers lol i got whatever i got from my local shop i think they had indies instead of dohdohs

  • @alexcatto1432
    @alexcatto1432 3 года назад +13

    Wax in the pivot cup can freshen up the movement of the truck and some on the bushings can help too. Also putting a light coat of thin oil on the bushings can help them last longer and resist cracking. Just be aware that wax and oil on the pivoting/moving parts can make the truck be very responsive and might have a negative effect on your skating.

  • @whispy2127
    @whispy2127 3 года назад +9

    Bought the right bushings and replaced them literally just now thanks to this video. Thanks!

  • @charlieadkins6596
    @charlieadkins6596 3 года назад +27

    love your skate tips!

  • @TheAnimeist
    @TheAnimeist 2 года назад +1

    Love how the skating is mixed in just at the right time, with the right type of skating.

  • @Rafa-ke2sz
    @Rafa-ke2sz 2 года назад

    excellent video! Incredible commentary and very useful comments

  • @arthurandrade8257
    @arthurandrade8257 3 года назад

    I love this videos I learn a new thing everytime a hug from Brazil

  • @SirCulzier
    @SirCulzier 3 года назад

    Ur videos helped me so much with my new skate setup thanks

  • @marellius2868
    @marellius2868 2 года назад +1

    10/10 video. ty so much. im a big guy and i felt my trucks were way to lose. i just started and cant even roll in olli position without going left and right. maybe its my lack of skill but i feel like bushings could solve that for me.

  • @Ronin-kk4bt
    @Ronin-kk4bt 3 года назад

    Thank you ! I didn’t know how to put them on this vid saved me🤣

  • @rb936
    @rb936 3 года назад

    thank you so much, it's so helpful

  • @juicypear6185
    @juicypear6185 3 года назад

    great video man

  • @tjsullivan1387
    @tjsullivan1387 3 года назад +1

    thank you thank you thank you i got my cousin a new skateboard and I was having a hard time figuring out how to set up the bushings

  • @soledezruiz2860
    @soledezruiz2860 2 года назад

    Thank you very much for this!!

  • @mrmargiela6205
    @mrmargiela6205 3 года назад +6

    I still watch this even though I’ve been skating for 6 years lol

  • @jempanuncialman9361
    @jempanuncialman9361 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video

  • @astrovillain479
    @astrovillain479 3 года назад

    Thank you so much this really helped

  • @benj4ym431
    @benj4ym431 2 года назад

    thanks for this man.

  • @RobinBuadu
    @RobinBuadu Месяц назад

    U're really helpful thanks 👍

  • @kxxzxx
    @kxxzxx 3 года назад +10

    ordered a pair of new trucks from tactics yesterday n now im imagining as if Tim packed n sent my package🤣

  • @lustzadatv2453
    @lustzadatv2453 2 года назад

    nice video!!

  • @MrSquirrel
    @MrSquirrel 3 года назад

    Very informative video. Greetings from Sweden. Keep up the good work. Subbed

  • @littlebear2477
    @littlebear2477 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @burna803
    @burna803 Год назад +1

    The deluxe tack and supply bushings tend to be some of the best replacement bearings money can buy. Especially for Indy’s since their medium 90a bushings are the same color as the stock Indy ones

  • @adamrdotson
    @adamrdotson 3 года назад

    I just got that ping pong tactics deck Tim is skating and it's such a badass graphic

  • @bigmq3003
    @bigmq3003 3 года назад +2

    awesome!

  • @nunubob402
    @nunubob402 2 года назад

    Thanks bro

  • @PercussionAndLungs
    @PercussionAndLungs 2 года назад +3

    You might consider recommending putting the nut in your replacement king pin before you hammer on it and flatten the threads

  • @demondevin1710
    @demondevin1710 3 года назад

    very helpful

  • @unzulaessig
    @unzulaessig 2 года назад

    cool story bro!

  • @Borex2
    @Borex2 3 года назад

    Thanks

  • @ethanfairfield4974
    @ethanfairfield4974 3 года назад +3

    I like to put a bit of skate wax in the pivot cup to keep it from squeaking

  • @maniacalant8112
    @maniacalant8112 Год назад

    Novice at skating but I thought I had to buy king pins and so in hardware stores like Home Depot but thanks for telling me I can just get new ones for rebuilding kits

  • @Bucketdel666
    @Bucketdel666 3 года назад +1

    Can you guys do a video explaining bearing spacers and there uses

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +5

      Spacers allow you to tighten the axle nut all the way preventing the wheel from wiggling while still providing a free spin. They also reduce the horizontal lode on each bearing making them less likely to blow out. Spacers are super important for downhill longboarding because they help with speed wobbles and keep the board more stable at higher speeds and while sliding. But they really don't make much of a difference when it comes to regular skateboarding scenarios because we're rarely going 40+ mph on a skateboard. I'd say they're a good thing to have on your board especially if you like bombing hills and doing long powerslides, but since the performance difference is almost negligible at normal speeds, you can take them or leave them on your skate set up. Cheers! - Tim

  • @Tranzformerzgetoff
    @Tranzformerzgetoff 3 года назад

    I’m 6’4 240 LBS Hard bushings mos Def make a big difference for me

  • @sou_2335
    @sou_2335 3 года назад

    Nice vi

  • @gfeast4518
    @gfeast4518 3 года назад +3

    Big boi gang, we swap em out when they’re brand new trucks lol

  • @arthurandrade8257
    @arthurandrade8257 3 года назад +3

    If ur bushings are not turning well put At hot water for 1-2 minutes they gonna feel better (yeah I know my English is not good a hug from Brazil :) )

  • @danielarrington6387
    @danielarrington6387 Год назад

    Take a file to the king pin to get a new angle on them !

  • @Mike_Nowlan
    @Mike_Nowlan 3 года назад +3

    Bones hardcore bushings are the best 💯💯

    • @juliangreenhalgh5965
      @juliangreenhalgh5965 3 года назад

      Gamechanger. They deserve some kind of industry reward. Bronson bearings shook up their department as well.

    • @Baconator9051
      @Baconator9051 2 года назад

      I just got soft bones hardcore bushing and one of them keeps popping out of the back of the truck any tips?

  • @ryanhingorani4019
    @ryanhingorani4019 3 года назад

    i bought a new set of trucks, didnt tighten them at all and rode them for a couple weeks to break in the bushings. a couple months later and they're already cracked.

  • @soulassassin0g
    @soulassassin0g 2 года назад +3

    Honestly I've been skating for 10 years and I've never knew bushings had specific diameters for different trucks. I used to just buy the cheapest ones, they seem to fit my trucks anyway. I also never knew bushings can be soft or hard, again I would just buy the cheapest ones for convenience.

  • @littlebear2477
    @littlebear2477 2 года назад

    I wish I started younger !
    Bones hardcore hard are the only ones I can use

  • @SirCulzier
    @SirCulzier 3 года назад

    Should I get bones bushings or indypendents bushings for indys trucks?

  • @ohilmola4872
    @ohilmola4872 3 года назад

    i have bushing that comes with my complete and i want hard bushings but I don't know if they are too hard?

  • @fev0r
    @fev0r 3 года назад

    The bottom washer is actually useless for conical bushings right? I just put in new bushings and just couldnt put the nut on, so i spared out the bottom washer.

  • @JesseNowak
    @JesseNowak 2 года назад

    just bought new trucks and the stock bushings will pop out on one side of the washer. Should i try to pop them back in or just wear them in? thanks

  • @s.ibnihenry.abdullah2165
    @s.ibnihenry.abdullah2165 3 года назад +2

    Bonus tip : I heard about not to tight trucks (not tight much /not tight anything other than having the nut on kingpin) in beginning to prevent bushings from cracking but just in beginning until bushings have broken in then maybe more normal to tighten them.
    I think this is classical mistake especially for new skaters who tighten their trucks alot immediately when they get their first setup it might then destroy bushings quickly when they haven't at all or almost have not all at been broken in it is of course tricky for a new skateboarder with weaker balance to break bushings with loose kind of trucks just skating them at first the way they was from factory.
    Reply to my Comment below of you heard the same and know about it is true.
    Now I sit and wonder how many pounds equals ammount of kilo I weight.

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +7

      @@Jp_Elcrack2403 Well, it all depends on how often and where you skate. If you skate for hours every day, your board and shoes will wear out pretty quickly, but if you only skate once or twice a week, they'll last much longer. Also, your board will last much longer if you skate spots or skateparks that are smooth rather than rough and chunky. So that said, boards can last a few months if you can manage to not accidentally break it, but the board will eventually start to lose it's pop and feel soggy, but that's usually not a big deal for beginners. 👍
      Shoes wear out pretty quick depending on how much you skate and what type of skating you like to do. Flip tricks wear them out faster, but transition skating that usually involves less flicking will make your shoes last longer. Also cupsole shoes last longer that vulcanized shoes.
      Trucks last the longest and take a LOT of abuse to wear through. They can last multiple years depending on how much grinding you do but if you're just starting out and haven't learned to grind yet then I'm sure your trucks will last a long time for you. Also there's a lot of replacement parts for trucks available so you can keep the same pair of trucks going for years.
      Wheels also last a long time. If you skate smooth spots or parks, your wheels will last for months if not a year, but if you skate rough spots they'll wear out faster. Also slides and pivoty tricks like powerslides wear them out faster and sometimes cause flat spots on the wheel. But if you get a small flatspot, it's ok, it'll smooth itself out eventually. Replace your wheels when they start to get so small that it's hard for you to maintain speed or if you get a monster flat spot that shakes the board while riding.
      Bearings can last months if not a year as long as you take care of them and keep out water, sand and mud. Dirt always finds it's way in, but if you roll through puddles or it goes wheel deep into some mud or in a sand pit, you'll have to clean them out. I'd get new bearings if they start to seize up because if they're fully seized, they sometimes aren't salvageable.
      Hardware can last for for up to a year if you're lucky. Sometimes they unexpectedly break or one will occasionally fall out, and eventually they get stripped, but hardware is super cheap so it's not a big deal to replace them from time to time.
      Riser pads could theoretically break, but I've never broken or worn out a riser pad. 🤷‍♂️
      Here's a couple guides that have some more detailed info on when to replace skate gear. Also sorry to bombard you with info! 😄 Happy New Year! - Tim
      Deck - ruclips.net/video/26xHjM0DGJ4/видео.html
      Trucks - ruclips.net/video/YUySOWVQWYU/видео.html
      Wheels - ruclips.net/video/l_F3eqG3qZ0/видео.html
      Shoes - ruclips.net/video/Vjab-9e7wXQ/видео.html

  • @LordKenshinMusic
    @LordKenshinMusic Год назад

    How do you fix the screw that sticks up so the bushings can be twisted in. Mine goes all the way down.

  • @a1dan292
    @a1dan292 2 года назад

    Help I bought independent bushings on my skateboard and they don’t fit

  • @RANGERMOSH
    @RANGERMOSH 5 месяцев назад

    QUICK QUESTION BOSS,I BOUGHT A NEW COMPLETE BOARD WITH TENSOR TRUCKS AND EVEN IF I TYE UP THE TRUNKS ITS STILL LOOSE AND I WANT THEM A LITTLE STIFFER OR HARDER SO TRUNKS WONT MOVE TOO MUCH,CAN I BUY SOME INDEPENDENT BUSHINGS WILL THEY FIT?

  • @user-pr4mj8dk4s
    @user-pr4mj8dk4s 4 месяца назад

    My bushing snapped out while doing Ollie’s what do I do

  • @ryansanico6539
    @ryansanico6539 3 года назад

    The Bushings i use arethe black bones double ACTION bushings

  • @mysecretchannel4459
    @mysecretchannel4459 3 года назад

    i weigh about 110 pounds but i ordered 92a independent bushings will that be too tight?

  • @JohnFortniteKennedy503
    @JohnFortniteKennedy503 Год назад

    Tips for if you cant turn the nut to loosen it off?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  Год назад

      A vice grip works really well to grab onto the nut and loosen it if the socket wont fit over it or it's just stuck on there.

  • @SirCulzier
    @SirCulzier 3 года назад

    When do I need to tighten up my new bushings?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      I'd say just right away. Adjust them till they feel and turn how you want them to. Some people are picky about their bushings and have their own rituals for breaking them in, but I've always just put them on, tightened them a little bit till they feel right and just go from there. Cheers! - Tim

  • @mattisvanulft9498
    @mattisvanulft9498 3 года назад +1

    My board always goes to the left so should I replace my bushings or what else could it be?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +2

      There's a bunch of different causes of auto turn. You could try rotating your bushings 90 degrees by loosening up your trucks a little bit and pivoting the bushing so that the blown out part is facing the middle of the board (or the nose/tail). That might help. Or you could just try mashing the bushings on the opposite side than it likes to turn and try to even it out a little bit. Sometimes it's even a blown out pivot cup that can cause auto turn. Just fiddle with it a little and if you can't get it to roll straight, then maybe it's time for some new bushings. I hope you can get it fixed! 👍 - Tim

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 3 года назад

    Nice :) Sir , Is there any dual or double durometer skateboard / longboard bushings available like the longboard wheels ?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +1

      I know you can get individual longboard bushings that are different duros, but I haven't seen any regular skateboard bushings that have different durometers together in one set. But bushings are relatively inexpensive anyway, so you could just get two sets and mix and match however you want. I hope that helps! Cheers! - Tim

    • @krishnansrinivasan830
      @krishnansrinivasan830 3 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop Thank you so much 😀

  • @cubanorafter
    @cubanorafter 3 года назад

    Quick question, I bought replacement Indy bushings, both conical. The larger bushing is placed on the kingpin smaller side down right? So basically the larger side is touching the hanger? It's been years (20) since I replaced them, just making sure! Thanks!

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +1

      Yep! You'd put both of the wider parts of the bushings against the hanger. Cheers! - Tim

  • @skx_8008-yl5md
    @skx_8008-yl5md Год назад

    if i put a normal flat washing under the bottom bushing (my old one was bent and didn't buy a skateboard specific one when i got new bushings) will that effect things enough to notice? it's basically the same diameter

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  Год назад +1

      You should be fine. It's not going to affect you really. 👍

  • @ChrisCamp369
    @ChrisCamp369 3 года назад

    I’m 6’3, 210 pounds and I like to ride tight trucks. I got 96a Independent bushings but I still managed to bust them when riding (I guess it was my weight and truck tightness). I recently ordered 98a Khiro bushings that have a double barrel design. Do you think these will hold up?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      I've never personally used Khiro bushings, so I can't say how they'll hold up, but all bushings eventually get worn out. How long did the Indy bushings last you before they blew out? - Tim

  • @wcskeleton1388
    @wcskeleton1388 Год назад

    I just replaced my bushings and now the back trucks bushings are spilling out of the washers

  • @abesweaney9950
    @abesweaney9950 2 года назад

    Do you know if there are different independent bushings as I got a new pair and the bottom bushing is coned a lot more than it was before

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      Yes, Independent has their standard cylinder bushings, and they have conical bushings which cone in on the bottom bushing to make them more responsive. The cylinder bushings feel more stable and have more resistance when you lean to turn, and the conical bushings turn a little quicker, and feel a bit looser. 👍

  • @paolocastillo340
    @paolocastillo340 3 года назад

    Ive change my trucks with new bushings but the bushing is getting clipped at the side by the washer and thanger is it normal?

    • @paolocastillo340
      @paolocastillo340 3 года назад

      Just curious because it might break immediately

  • @user-wz7bi7sc7h
    @user-wz7bi7sc7h 3 года назад +1

    Is there going to be any problem if my bushing is a little bit smaller(smaller radius) than place for bushing in truck?pls someone help

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +1

      Nah, your truck will work fine. It will turn and wheelbite a little easier, simply because there's less material to give resistance while you're turning. 👍 - Tim

  • @gabrielrivera6449
    @gabrielrivera6449 2 года назад

    Do indy bushings work on venture trucks?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад +1

      They'll work, but it will change the way they turn quite a bit.

  • @killakaminski
    @killakaminski 3 года назад +3

    I bought some bones hard-core bushings, and I keep having an issue where they’re popping out of the rim of the truck. I have them as loose as I feel comfortable with

    • @nelebrx
      @nelebrx 3 года назад

      Nick Kaminski got the same problem

    • @user-pf5xq3lq8i
      @user-pf5xq3lq8i 3 года назад +1

      Go for softer bushings.

    • @Baconator9051
      @Baconator9051 2 года назад

      I have the same problem right now they are soft bushing and I have to tighten the trucks and one of them pops out then I unscrew and red dew and the other pops out lmao it’s annoying

    • @jcuvier135
      @jcuvier135 2 года назад

      Use bushing cups. They're like flat washers but there's a lip around the edge to keep the bushing from squishing out. (This will make your bushings feel harder, so be aware of that.)

  • @nathancroft5839
    @nathancroft5839 2 года назад

    On the indie bottom bushing one sides flat and the other is rounded slightly what’s the right way for the bottom bushing to sit? Rounded at bottom?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад +1

      I'm pretty sure both the top and bottom bushings have a sharp lip on one side and a rounder lip on the other. The flat sides with the sharp edges sandwich the hanger, and the rounder sides sit in the metal washers on the top and bottom. So I'm sure your bushings are totally normal. 👍

  • @skt_tikaye2246
    @skt_tikaye2246 3 года назад

    Where can i get the box with bunch of axel nuts and washers?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      That's the "Independent Spare Parts Kit". Unfortunately we just sold out of them, but you might be able to find one somewhere if you search the name up in quotation marks. I hope you find one! - Tim

  • @user-mc7kc9de7y
    @user-mc7kc9de7y 2 года назад

    My kingpin nut is to far into my top washer, and I can't get it off. Any help?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      You'll probably need to use a vicegrip to grab a hold of it so you can loosen it.

  • @shockhs7371
    @shockhs7371 3 года назад

    My new Bushing are covering the edge of the thin metal part of the truck, the part where hold the bushing, there's any problem with it? And if does, how may I put it right?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      Are your new bushings too big? If your board turns fine it might not be a problem, but if it's making your board act weird you might need to adjust them or get some bushings that fit properly.

  • @lucascookson4520
    @lucascookson4520 2 года назад

    should you keep your kingpins on a somewhat tight twist or is it ok if you leave them really loose
    I am getting softer bushings but what I have done w mine so far is just put the kingpin as light as it can go and was just wondering if that is fine if needed in the future

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      If that's your preference, then just rock it! There's nothing wrong with having super loose trucks (as long as it's not so loose that the kingpin nut is going to fall off lol). Just watch out for wheelbite with loose trucks. It might be worth getting some riser pads so you don't get as much wheelbite if you don't have some already. Cheers! - Tim

    • @lucascookson4520
      @lucascookson4520 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop thanks for the response:). i actually got to this video because I could not find loose enough bushings and I wanted to look at bushing stuff (I like really really loose trucks) I got looser bushings directly after I discovered risers so I could ride loose and avoid wheele bite.

  • @alejosanchez9406
    @alejosanchez9406 Год назад

    if your trucks squeaky - time has come - use little bit of soap. Skater! don't forget - soap is your friend:D

  • @morefurless
    @morefurless 2 года назад

    Hey tactics, I bought a thunder rebuild kit today and I went to go skate but my bushings already split apart I didn’t even tighten it down all the way, I had the thread almost poking out from the kingpin, I really want to know the cause of this, thanks in advance

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад +1

      That sounds like it might be a defective bushing. You should be able to exchange or return it. If you got the rebuild kit from us, feel free to hit up our customer service and they should be able to help you out. 888 450 5060 🙏🛹

    • @morefurless
      @morefurless 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop sweet, thanks tactics

  • @sonofphilip8229
    @sonofphilip8229 2 года назад +1

    I like mine fairly tight but I think I cranked em down too much when they were new and the top washer starts digging in and cutting up the sides of the top bushing. How do I get them tight but not damage them?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      There's really no way to tighten them a lot without them getting crushed and damaged, so I think the solution for you is go get some harder and stiffer bushings, rather than overtightening them. 👍 - Tim

    • @sonofphilip8229
      @sonofphilip8229 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop ah ok got it, thanks for the reply!

  • @GlazeTheBean
    @GlazeTheBean Год назад

    I changed my bushings but now my bord isnt level annymore. Also my kingpin is not fix. Is that a problem? Could that be the reaaon for it notbeing level?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  Год назад

      Most of the time, the new bushings just need to be broken-in before everything is leveled out and even. What do mean exactly by "kingpin is not fix"?

  • @litch5045
    @litch5045 3 года назад

    I got some medium bones bushing and I try to put them on the screw thing and they don’t fit at all. What can I do
    Edit: neither do the washers they came with

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      I have to ask, what kind of trucks do you have? The bones bushings should fit on any standard skate-brand truck. If your trucks came on a department store complete or if you have longboard trucks, they may not fit properly. Let's figure this out! - Tim

  • @bernardomanara389
    @bernardomanara389 3 года назад

    I'm 90 kg which shoul be 200 pounds. I have a globe goodstock 8.25. Which kind of bushings should I mount on it?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      You'll probably want hard bushings that are 96a or above. You just need to find some that will fit in whatever type of trucks you have. 👍

  • @lakshanyaabdoelbasier7371
    @lakshanyaabdoelbasier7371 3 года назад

    I have these bushings that don't turn well and are way to hard for me. But I don't know if I am to light for these bushings or that they are just to old. So when do you have to replace those bushings? And with type do ya'll recommend for a 75 pound skater?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      If you're only 75 lbs, then you'll probably want soft bushings. 👍
      www.tactics.com/skateboard-truck-parts

    • @lakshanyaabdoelbasier7371
      @lakshanyaabdoelbasier7371 3 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop great thanks👍

  • @justtechh7743
    @justtechh7743 3 года назад

    Hey there I have gull wing trucks but my bushings keep squeaking i had over 3 months is that a bad thing???

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +1

      Nah, squeaking trucks are totally normal. It's the sound of the bushings and the pivot in the pivot cup rubbing a little bit when you lean from side to side, but it doesn't affect performance at all. If it bothers you a bunch, you can wax your bushings so they squeak less. Cheers! - Tim

  • @chatsmeow2997
    @chatsmeow2997 3 года назад

    I have a small blue band that is between the nut on the wheel and the part that goes inside of it; it kind of looks like a rubber band. What should I do if it comes partway off, and what should I do if it's gone?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +1

      Does it look like it's coming off of the axle nut? It's most likely the nylon lock of the axle nut. The axle nuts have a nylon plastic section right at the top of the nut so it can grip the axle thread to keep it from loosening from vibrations while your riding. When the axle nuts are old and have been taken on and off a few times, that nylon lock can get mashed and start to get pushed out and it looks like a thin plastic stringy thing coming out of the nut. It's not a huge deal when that starts to happen, but if you notice the axle nut starting to loosen itself and almost falling off, then you might want to replace it so it doesn't fall off while your skating and then your wheel makes an escape attempt lol. I hope that helps, and if that's not the issue, just let me know and we can try to figure it out! Stay safe out there! - Tim

    • @chatsmeow2997
      @chatsmeow2997 3 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop yes, I think that's it! Thank you!

  • @mr.nothing6350
    @mr.nothing6350 3 года назад +1

    I have a question. I just got a new skateboard with independent trucks and bushings they squeak when i turn i skated them like 4-5 times (only cruising no tricks etc.) is that squeak normal?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +1

      Yep, the squeak is completely normal on all trucks. The squeak is the sound of your hanger/pivot rubbing against your bushings and pivot cup. If the squeak is bugging you, you can wax your bushings, and as some others in the comments have pointed out as well, a little dish soap in the pivot cup can help too. Stay safe out there! - Tim

    • @mr.nothing6350
      @mr.nothing6350 3 года назад +1

      @@tacticsboardshop Okay Thanks!

  • @kadenheeter9748
    @kadenheeter9748 3 года назад

    So I’ve been skating bones hardcore hard bushings for two months and I skate tight trucks but they kept getting loose and they’re so tightened that they are coming off the plastic and warping I’m a light guy about 120 pounds I don’t get it can y’all help I skate indys

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      How tight do you have the bushings? Bushings are actually susceptible to temperature changes, so they'll seem firmer in colder wheather, and looser in warmer weather. Another possibility is that they are just getting more and more broken-in. If you want them to be absolutely rock solid with no turning you can put a stack of washers where the bushings would go, but having super tight trucks that don't turn at all makes it really hard to land stuff without having to tictac afterwards. It might be beneficial to get used to having slightly looser trucks? Sorry I can't help much more without more info. Stay safe out there! - Tim

  • @bossanova5416
    @bossanova5416 2 года назад

    I’m 120 and ride 95a

  • @angelnoriega1155
    @angelnoriega1155 Год назад

    Quick question why dosen't the truck go all the way on the kingpin?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  Год назад

      The hanger needs that wiggle room around the kingpin so it has the space to tilt and pivot around the kingpin in order to allow you to turn. If the hanger was flush or attached to the kingpin, it wouldn't be able to turn because the metal hanger would just pinch or hold onto the kingpin rather than allowing it to tilt. The bushings and the washers keep the hanger in place so the hole stays centered around the kingpin. I hope that explanation makes sense! If you want, you can take apart a truck and tilt the hanger without the bushings there to see why the space is necessary. Cheers! 🛹 - Tim

  • @alejskates2287
    @alejskates2287 3 года назад

    I have thunder trucks and recently ive noticed that my board usually doesn't have all for wheels touching the ground when im not on it, one wheel is left in the air. I've also noticed a small crack on the upper bushing on the back truck and the bushing also seems to rotate around the kingpin. Is this normal? My board isn't too loose.

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад +1

      Yeah, that's all pretty normal. Sometimes bushings can get stuck in place, but everything is fine when you put your body weight on the board. Also little cracks on the bushings happen frequently, but as long as it skates fine then there shouldn't be an issue. As for the rotating bushing, that can only really happen if the trucks are super loose, but if you like them that way, then "if it ain't broke, don't fix it!" 😄 Stay safe out there! Cheers! - Tim

    • @alejskates2287
      @alejskates2287 3 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop Thank you so much for the info Tim!

  • @mopey7939
    @mopey7939 3 года назад

    I lost the bottom washer to my back truck🤧🤧🤧🤧am I good riding like that? Or should I wait and buy new bushings all together

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  3 года назад

      I know quite a few skaters that ride with no washers at all. Their trucks are super floppy but they like them that way. If it doesn't screw up your skating and you can still do all your favorite tricks, then just go with it. If you're wanting to replace that bottom washer, check to see if your friends or your local shop has any extra washers from old trucks that you could salvage. Cheers! - Tim

    • @mopey7939
      @mopey7939 3 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop Nice! I was expecting some random dude😆anyways thanks! I was scared I couldn’t ride properly if I didn’t have it😅so far the only flat ground trick I can do is Ollie if you even want to call it a trick lol. I did notice the extra floppiness but I think I like it like that 👌

  • @abdulahadiqbal6791
    @abdulahadiqbal6791 2 года назад

    Hi I wanna ask that which bushing would be good for my cruiser skateboard.btw my weight is 90 kg

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад +1

      It really depends on how you want the board to feel when you turn. If you're just cruising, then you'll probably be fine with soft bushings, but if you're doing anything with a bit of impact then maybe get some harder ones. - Tim

    • @abdulahadiqbal6791
      @abdulahadiqbal6791 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop thanks bro

  • @jafarabedi589
    @jafarabedi589 3 года назад

    where can I find a repair kit?

  • @fanyang4073
    @fanyang4073 2 года назад

    Hi, Tactics, I replace the bushing yesterday, but the cylindrical bushing would get squeezed out of the washer after an ollie or a big turn, causing the two trucks to be out of parallel and cannot be auto recovered, is this normal? Will it be fine with more play, or do I need to tighten the nuts more loosely or more tightly?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      It is pretty common for brand new bushings to get stuck at first because they haven't been broken in yet. May I ask what bushings you got for which trucks? - Tim

    • @fanyang4073
      @fanyang4073 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop sure,my truck is Indy 139, and my new bushing is Indy 96a the yellow one. Thanks for your help!

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      @@fanyang4073 Ok those bushings should be just fine. Just give them some time to break in and it'll stop getting stuck to the side. 👍

  • @SirCulzier
    @SirCulzier 2 года назад

    I just got my new bushings 90 medium hardness indy and i have them lose but they feel tight do u know why plz respond?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      They probably just need some more time to break in. Were your old bushings softer than 90a and that's why it feels different?

    • @SirCulzier
      @SirCulzier 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop also if they are brand new and I skate stairs do I ruined them a little bit cause they have a little damage

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      A little damage is fine, that's just normal wear and tear. They're not completely split in half are they?

    • @SirCulzier
      @SirCulzier 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop nah i think they're gud

  • @miguelzubia543
    @miguelzubia543 2 года назад

    I want to just cruise down hills and do fast turns no tricks should i get hard or soft bushings??

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад +1

      I think it will depend on how fast you want to go. Harder bushings will give you a bit more stability, but softer ones will let you turn easier. You'll probably get less speed wobbles with harder bushings. 👍

    • @miguelzubia543
      @miguelzubia543 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop thank you I'll check both out

  • @johnclowes839
    @johnclowes839 Год назад

    Just got a new board is it normal for my bushings to be squeaky or is it a sign they are too tight?

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  Год назад +1

      It's perfectly normal for your bushings to be squeaky. It will get less squeaky over time, but it always will have a little bit. If it's super annoying, you can wax your bushings or put a little dish soap on them so they don't rub so hard on the hangar/baseplate. 👍 - Tim

    • @johnclowes839
      @johnclowes839 Год назад

      @@tacticsboardshop thanks man 👍

  • @samyenovkian8305
    @samyenovkian8305 2 года назад

    This comment is a tad late but when you put the kingpin nut back on how do you make sure they are tightened the same amount on both sides

    • @tacticsboardshop
      @tacticsboardshop  2 года назад

      They don't necessarily have to be the same tightness. Many times skaters will have their front truck looser than their back truck. If you want to make sure they're about the same tightness, just count how many visible threads there are sticking above the nut and try to match it on both sides. But ultimately it all just depends on what's works best for you. Cheers! - Tim

    • @samyenovkian8305
      @samyenovkian8305 2 года назад

      @@tacticsboardshop thanks you’re awesome man. I got another wick question: I bought this 46 inch dancing board and the trucks rattle quite a bit, so I’ve done some research and reached out to the company in Instagram and it’s either my washers are loose somehow or I need softer bushings. If it’s the washers, would you know how to fix them? I’ve seen that tightening the kingpin helps but the trucks were already tight when I got them and it still rattled. Anyways thanks in advance.