Are there any lower priced (semi) precision trucks out there?

**arubadub** · 11-02-2009 11:52 AM

I have been longboarding for about 15 years and started downhill about 7 years ago. I have a DHR and a homemade deck for downhill and have recently bought a demonseed which should be here in the next two weeks.

I've been riding Randall RII's since the start and have 4 sets on different boards. They are good trucks and I love them but I want to get something different, more downhill specific. I know I can get different baseplates but I want to check out different kind of trucks.

I checked and found different trucks, amongst them Randall 180's, Paris 180mm, Bear Grizzlies and Crail Speed's which all have a similar build. All go for around 60 bucks per pair.

Then when I go to precision trucks it all becomes 250 bucks per truck. Is there any precision truck out there worth getting that is around 100 bucks per truck? Thanks in advance.

**SeanML** · 11-02-2009 11:57 AM

SZ truck system

Under $200 for a full set... this is as inexpensive as it gets if you're looking for CNC.

**Bombsquad_Manny** · 11-02-2009 12:03 PM

Grombiz on a DHR is boss!
With the angle adjustment you can also ride it around town and downhill.

**B77** · 11-02-2009 01:21 PM

Try GOG cnc downhill hangers at about $150 a pair they
have the axle inline withe the kingpin and are very fine
hangers.
Those Surf Rodz trucks are truly things of beauty
and at the price.....

**luftywaffles** · 11-02-2009 02:05 PM

semi precision???

You're better off cast; a truck (or anything for that matter) is only as good as it's weakest component. Just stick with cast trucks. Try Crails.

**Bookworm** · 11-02-2009 02:06 PM

I sure do like crails!

**stringtheory** · 11-02-2009 02:07 PM

Crails. 45*, more turn than lean, plus axles that are very close to a true 8mm. Use some barrel or stim shaped bushings and you will get a pretty tight ride.

**schmete** · 11-02-2009 02:12 PM

I like my Bear Grizzlies, but you might want to look into picking up some Sabre trucks if you can. They're cast, but really clean looking. 190mm hanger at 45˚. I've never tried them, but they seem like they would be wonderful. I don't think they're too expensive either. I'm also not sure if they've been released, but there's a thread about them that you should look into.