Bushings. Different types and how to set them up.

**psilo** · 08-13-2009 12:24 PM

Hi there,

I just got some Bear grizzly 852 trucks and they're ok, much 'surfier' than my randalls.
I placed an order for some extra wheels and I ordered some extra bushings as well.
The thing is, I ordered the wrong ones I guess.
Khiro barrel bushings (so 1 barrel and 1 cone shape) - 79 & 85a, are these going to fit on my bear 852's? Or should I place an extra order for double barrel bushings?

If they don't fit, I might use these for my Randalls.

I weigh about 168 pounds and I would like to practice my pumping abilities on my Landyachtz totem bamboo and grizzlies + gumballs.

Thanks!

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**gavmck** · 08-13-2009 11:49 PM

Bears were originally designed around khiros! they fit better in bears than they do in Randals where you need to shim the bottom bushing up with a washer. All will be well.

**rosewood thief** · 08-13-2009 11:52 PM

today i trimmed down a venom bushing with a razor. it rides fine but i think it could be better if i did it better, what do you use to trim bushings?

**gavmck** · 08-13-2009 11:54 PM

griptape or sandpaper. don't inhale the dust!

**rosewood thief** · 08-13-2009 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by gavmck

griptape or sandpaper. don't inhale the dust!

alright im going to redo it tomorrow, thanks

**gavmck** · 08-14-2009 02:14 AM

Do it. what you trimming them down for? Going in a regular style truck or summat?

**camlyks2lb** · 08-14-2009 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by gavmck

Bears were originally designed around khiros! they fit better in bears than they do in Randals where you need to shim the bottom bushing up with a washer. All will be well.

awwesomee!!

**elvk-** · 08-18-2009 12:35 PM

how does this set up sound?

i weigh 160.

loki w/ 42* rII with venom barrels 85/90 front and 90/93 back (FLIPPED hanger).

the loki is in the mail, so i have yet to ride it. tryin to decide on what bushings i want to throw on it.

**Georgie808** · 08-18-2009 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by elvk-

how does this set up sound?

i weigh 160.

loki w/ 42* rII with venom barrels 85/90 front and 90/93 back (FLIPPED hanger).

the loki is in the mail, so i have yet to ride it. tryin to decide on what bushings i want to throw on it.

I think its a little over kill on the back... I weigh 180 and use 85/85 on the front and 90/85 on the back with no flipping of trucks, and i can hit around 50 on it without tightening the bushing very much.

**Largeboarder** · 08-18-2009 02:54 PM

If gav charged 2 bucks for every advice he'd be millionaire. :lool:

Just kiddin',keep up the good work. ;D

**gavmck** · 08-18-2009 11:37 PM

My suggestion would be no flipping of hangars cos a: it changes the ride height, b: you have to use extra washers to shim the bushing up to sort it all out and c: I personally think it feels nasty

90a bottom 85a top all round should be delicious. I don't go anywhere near a green barrel and weigh like 200lbs!

**rosewood thief** · 08-18-2009 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by gavmck

Do it. what you trimming them down for? Going in a regular style truck or summat?

i plan on triple stacking it in a modded bennett, (reverse kingpined.) i did it and it rides great

**Largeboarder** · 08-21-2009 08:20 PM

Oh, Randals come with flat washers! At least my Black R2s did..

Just make sure to check it, I'm not sure if all Randals come with flat washers!

**gavmck** · 08-24-2009 02:40 AM

They do now, they used to come with cupped. If you;re getting old stock, they may still be cupped.

**thelostsheep** · 08-24-2009 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by Largeboarder

Oh, Randals come with flat washers! At least my Black R2s did..

Just make sure to check it, I'm not sure if all Randals come with flat washers!

hmm, i think the black R2s do come with flat washers (smaller diameter than bushing cone); also the kingpin head now has and "R" on it.

however, the raw R2s i got a year ago came with cup washers (same diameter as bushing cone); no "R" on kingpin head.

unless the new ones have both flat washers and "R" on the kingpin head.

**longboardingchick** · 08-24-2009 01:27 PM

Hey. I got a rayne hellcat with randals and orangatang in heats. I like it a lot but itsotthe black stick bushings and they're as hard as a rock IMO. I weight 120 lbs and it's extremely hard to turn even by just a little bit. What would you suggest. I want something stable but will still be able to turn/carve to reduce my speed. I was thinking of getting lemon reflex ones at the bottom and lime or pink at the top? Will that be good?

I also have araybe timeline. I'm gonna get some bennet 5.0 for it soon and orange 4prez. What bushings should I put on there for pumping? Thanks.

**Largeboarder** · 08-24-2009 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by longboardingchick

Hey. I got a rayne hellcat with randals and orangatang in heats. I like it a lot but itsotthe black stick bushings and they're as hard as a rock IMO. I weight 120 lbs and it's extremely hard to turn even by just a little bit. What would you suggest. I want something stable but will still be able to turn/carve to reduce my speed. I was thinking of getting lemon reflex ones at the bottom and lime or pink at the top? Will that be good?

I also have araybe timeline. I'm gonna get some bennet 5.0 for it soon and orange 4prez. What bushings should I put on there for pumping? Thanks.

Double cones or Standard Cone + Barrel. For your weight something between 81a and 85a fits just fine!

I have the 81a in top and 85a in bottom in my Pagan, feels just fine for everything I wanna do.

**malkovich** · 08-24-2009 05:33 PM

I like the way barrels turn, really stable yet very carveable.
I weight 100lbs and I'm using 86 and 80 front, 86 and 83 back. But it's just this way because I'm not used to loose trucks, next time I'll see if I run 83 and 80.

**Terrorsathan** · 08-24-2009 05:37 PM

I'm experimenting with Purple Sabre F types and 89a Reflex Tall cones and Barrels right now... liking it more than green vemons.

**Largeboarder** · 08-24-2009 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by malkovich

I like the way barrels turn, really stable yet very carveable.
I weight 100lbs and I'm using 86 and 80 front, 86 and 83 back. But it's just this way because I'm not used to loose trucks, next time I'll see if I run 83 and 80.

They turn, but make sure to keep in mind that cones > barrel in turning. However, I've heard that Venoms Cones are somewhat too fast. So people often use Barrell+Cone.