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  1. 10-01-2009 05:39 AM #1
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    Question Where to buy kingpins?

    I would like to get some longer (2.75", 3") kingpins so that i can fit venom bushings on my Randals. Does anyone know where i could get some?

    Thanks.
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    I use my dick to counter-balance much in the same way a cheetah uses its tail to counter balance at high speeds. You should try it sometime.
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    They have great grip, but you can just lean into drifts that are silent, just go into turns, and lean a little too far, and boom! you got a mohawk and look like adam colton.


  3. 10-01-2009 05:43 AM #2
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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    Quote Originally Posted by benneb2 View Post
    I would like to get some longer (2.75", 3") kingpins so that i can fit venom bushings on my Randals. Does anyone know where i could get some?

    Thanks.
    Daddies has them...

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    khiro-hardcore-grade8-kingpin (2.5)

    khiro-hardcore-grade8-kingpin-1(3.0).aspx

    i got the 3.0 for my elims. they're a bit long. a 2.75 would be just right. too bad they're only available in titanium.
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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    i was more looking for somewhere in oz but i will probably end up having to buy from the US. A few places in oz have the titanium ones but i dont really fancy paying AUD$35 for a special kingpin when i can get a regulare one for AUD$3~.
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    I use my dick to counter-balance much in the same way a cheetah uses its tail to counter balance at high speeds. You should try it sometime.
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    They have great grip, but you can just lean into drifts that are silent, just go into turns, and lean a little too far, and boom! you got a mohawk and look like adam colton.
  5. 10-01-2009 06:38 AM #4
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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    I get mine at the hardware store. Just get a hardened 3/8" bolt and matching locknut.
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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    oh, didn't get to read your location... my bad...

    anyway, googled this just now...

    Hopkin - randal-titanium-king-pins

    in the city i'm in now (Cagayan De Oro), the home depot shops don't have 'em. perhaps auto accessories/parts shops may have them, but haven't had the chance to check.

    better bring the kingpin and baseplate with you for comparison and fitting. the bolts which will be readily available will be threaded the whole length. it isn't advisable coz i'm sure it'll eat the bushings when you ride.
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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    hmmm, looks like ill just import some, thanks for the help anyways!
    Quote Originally Posted by frankie18 View Post
    I use my dick to counter-balance much in the same way a cheetah uses its tail to counter balance at high speeds. You should try it sometime.
    Quote Originally Posted by animal chin View Post
    They have great grip, but you can just lean into drifts that are silent, just go into turns, and lean a little too far, and boom! you got a mohawk and look like adam colton.
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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    Quote Originally Posted by benneb2 View Post
    hmmm, looks like ill just import some, thanks for the help anyways!
    to make the shipping cost worth it, better get something else with it!

    sucks, i also need another set of longer kingpins, 2.5 (stock) are just too short for elims.
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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    I was just having a chat with Ado from Cre8ive Skate and he said that you can get grade 5 kingpins from a store called 'Boltmasters'. Yay!
    Quote Originally Posted by frankie18 View Post
    I use my dick to counter-balance much in the same way a cheetah uses its tail to counter balance at high speeds. You should try it sometime.
    Quote Originally Posted by animal chin View Post
    They have great grip, but you can just lean into drifts that are silent, just go into turns, and lean a little too far, and boom! you got a mohawk and look like adam colton.
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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    Ace, Home depot, Lowes, etc etc.

    It's possible to use most 3⁄8"-24tpi bolts of suitable length as a kingpin. Just make sure you use grade 8 bolts, identified by six lines on the head.



    Some people advocate using the kingpin with the nut on the hanger-side of the truck. With longer bolts, make sure that this doesn't put the kingpin where it can hit things on the road.

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    Default Re: Where to buy kingpins?

    hopkin, ado @ cre8ive sk8, or boardshop...

    other than that go to a commerical fastening supplier and buy them 5 at a time.
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