JimZ speed bushings

**idontknow544** · 12-10-2008 11:26 PM

Are JimZ speed bushings worth it?

**swisschez** · 12-10-2008 11:26 PM

yes.

/thread.

**gregoryniss** · 12-10-2008 11:37 PM

depends. I had them in crails on a hellcat. While they were really stable, they couldn't turn AT ALL. I prefer my trucks turny, so i don't really like them.

**itsyourfriendbob** · 12-11-2008 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by gregoryniss

depends. I had them in crails on a hellcat. While they were really stable, they couldn't turn AT ALL. I prefer my trucks turny, so i don't really like them.

I totally agree about the jimz bushings being stable but not turny because of the size of them...if you are using crails and want turny truck just use venom downhill bushings or any other barrel.

Kyle

**swisschez** · 12-11-2008 12:21 AM

this may be true in crails, in which i have no experience, but JimZ in bears are pure money. i highly recommend em. just make sure u get a large washer for the bottom jimz

**Alpha06** · 12-11-2008 12:23 AM

Yeah...thats what happens with Crails and 25mph runs, the crails dont turn. Because crails arent meant for cruising, or slow speed.

Jimz turn great in a lot of setups, like 42/42 randals.

**idontknow544** · 12-11-2008 12:25 AM

wut bout a 1040 bear grizzly?
not gonna turn?

**sidetrak** · 12-11-2008 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Alpha06

Yeah...thats what happens with Crails and 25mph runs, the crails dont turn. Because crails arent meant for cruising, or slow speed.

Jimz turn great in a lot of setups, like 42/42 randals.

Agreed. Jimz on 42/42 randals can be very 'turny' but also hold enough rebound to keep them stable. definitely worth it.

**mksuen** · 12-11-2008 12:28 AM

Alot also depends on your weight. Due to jimz bushings only coming in 1 duro, they may or may not suit you. I feel like they turn plenty for me in whatever trucks I have them in, enough even to rail garage corners on a buttboard. But then I am 190 lbs.

**idontknow544** · 12-11-2008 12:29 AM

im 175
so not far off

**swisschez** · 12-11-2008 12:29 AM

should be perfect in em. how much do u weigh anyways since the issue has been brought up

**karrot** · 12-11-2008 12:32 AM

jimz bushings are not worth it.
almost no rebound, and they fall apart super easy

**idontknow544** · 12-11-2008 12:32 AM

i weigh 175

**xedell** · 12-11-2008 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by karrot

jimz bushings are not worth it.
almost no rebound, and they fall apart super easy

I agree they fall apart WAY to easy one of mine was ripped in a week and another soon followed.

**swisschez** · 12-11-2008 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by xedell

I agree they fall apart WAY to easy one of mine was ripped in a week and another soon followed.

ive had mine for a year and have had no problems with ripping or deterioration

**jmasta** · 12-11-2008 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by idontknow544

wut bout a 1040 bear grizzly?
not gonna turn?

mine were TOO turny

felt like a floppy c.ock

**Pat S** · 12-11-2008 06:38 AM

How can a truck be too turny?

Get them if you are doing actual 40+ mph, if its just for garages and cruising they don't turn enough imo. Though honestly I like venoms and karrot reflex/abec11 bushings more... and they're both cheaper.

**pennypusher** · 12-11-2008 07:12 AM

worth it if you use them for the intended purpose .
i have to agree with pat for garages, just daily riding around then id say no.

mksuen, jim z come in 2 duros,the whites are softer then blacks

**GrassDiver** · 12-11-2008 08:11 AM

I think you should get some White ones and mess around with them, they are the only bushings like them. I didn't think they did much compared to standard bushings on my randals, but I like them on my grizzlies. To me they have a strong return to center (rebound?) which makes it easier to hold a desired line through high speed corners (vs a floppy dead bushing which relies more heavily on your ankles to control the board angle). I have some boards with dead floppy bushings which gives me faster board tilt control, and a Hellcat with JimZ's which seem to make it more predictable but require a harder lean to turn the board. If you like to mess around with set-ups, then definitely get some (only $25).

**Archy** · 12-11-2008 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by loadedfisherman

worth it if you use them for the intended purpose

Bushings threads. Love 'em to death. But the answer should always be "f.uck around and see what works."

Hated them in my grizzlies. Cold soup. But I wicked heart my jimz in their very unintended purpose: bottoms on indy's for cruising, carving. White front, black back. Cupped yellow Venom tops. Who woulda thunk it?

And for those who report shredding (not the good kind), please tell us you're not relying on those silly built-in washers on the tops.