Great Trucks and wheels for carving?

**jojomo** · 08-03-2009 02:14 PM

I've been lonboarding for about a year off and on. But recently I bought a used but practically new Sector 9 Goddess. Somehow the kingpin and one of the rubber pieces in my back truck went missing, don't ask how I don't know and it's very traumatizing. I was wanting to get new trucks and wheels anyways so now is a good time if I do say so myself. They were Randal RII's with sector 9 70mm/78A wheels.

I just need help on deciding on what kind've trucks/wheels are great for downhill and carving. If you think the Randal's are good, then I'll just get a new one. I have no clue if someone could just name drop a couple that are good for the pintail, post your favorites, something...It would be greatly appreciated.

**thumper07** · 08-03-2009 02:34 PM

If you lost your kingpin, then BOTH rubber pieces (bushings) fell out as well.

I put Bears on my Sector9 Bomb Hills board. They are super carvy and hold me super steady at speeds around 30mph. I haven't had the chance to try going faster than that yet. But, I imagine that it would be no problem with some stiffer bushings.

**botofusup** · 08-03-2009 02:49 PM

Randals are great truck, sounds like you need some kingpins and a good bushing upgrade, something like this:
Mile High Skates
Depending on your weight you may want stiffer bushings, I'm loving the purple 88a Sabre barrels. A good set of bushings can make an old truck come back to life. Then get a really nice set of ZigZags 80a 70mm, or Smokers, or Orangatangs etc...

**flannelman** · 08-03-2009 02:54 PM

i like my indy 215, but i am running the back as a cindrich 0 degree plate for stability, so that is above your head. for just carving, they are nice and lox, and really like to swoop into turns. also look into Bennett 6.0s. they are the equivalent to 150mm trucks. for carving you dont really need an inverted truck. those have a more progressive turn, while the conventional trucks out there defiantly have a better turn. for speeds the indys would work, but you could stick to some 50 or 42 randals, or some paris'. MHM set up a lot of his deck with Indys, especially the Comets

**msm007** · 08-03-2009 03:11 PM

For carving/speed carving - Seismic trucks (red and blue springs) and Speed Vents - 77 or 73mm

**partninjas** · 08-03-2009 04:32 PM

Indy hybrids, barrel bushings, Abec11 Grippins. Deep leaning carves.

**RodRod** · 08-03-2009 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by partninjas

Indy hybrids, barrel bushings, Abec11 Grippins. Deep leaning carves.

agreed. mhs hybrid 215s with a barrel bottom bottom, cone top. with 3dm avilas. its teh sex.

**pattern6** · 08-03-2009 05:06 PM

gullwing sidewinders (lol) just kidding
but yes, i also agree on the hybrids.
i personally put some zigs and bears with some soft bushings on my vanguard and loosened trucks a bit.

**Brute379** · 08-03-2009 05:17 PM

There is nothing wrong with your trucks.
You are missing a bolt (3/8" grade 8 fine thread). Available at most hardware stores.

Sounds like you are also missing some bushings. There is a whole world of bushings to tune your ride.

I would also suggest replacing the cupped washers with 5/16" flat washers.

Here is a good read.

Randal Skateboard Trucks - General Truck FAQ

Speed rings (8) and bearings spacers (4) will need inspection, cleaning, replacement.