What to Replace Stock Red Randal 180 Bushings With?

**FirstAttempt** · 11-10-2009 10:47 AM

Yes, i used the search button......

So i've never swapped out bushings before, and this helped a bit Bushings. Different types and how to set them up. but i'm still not sure what to get. I'm 150-160 lbs, and i'm now using stock randal red bushings on my randal 180s. I want a more surfy feel, but with a stable center for some dh. Any suggestions?

**Bomb303** · 11-10-2009 10:48 AM

red venom standard packs.

**Ionsight** · 11-10-2009 10:53 AM

I just recently swapped my randals with venom DH bushings. Im 165 and have 90a bottom(boardside) 87a top(roadside). It is nice and carvy yet feels quite stable when centered.

**Dubester** · 11-10-2009 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Bomb303

red venom standard packs.

that's exactly the same thing as are in stock 180s, the paris bushings are the same as venoms. I rock dbl red barrel for dh. plenty stable, plenty surfy.

**Bomb303** · 11-10-2009 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Dubester

that's exactly the same thing as are in stock 180s, the paris bushings are the same as venoms. I rock dbl red barrel for dh. plenty stable, plenty surfy.

stock randals arent red venoms. I know you know this.

**Dubester** · 11-10-2009 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Bomb303

stock randals arent red venoms. I know you know this.

####, im sorry, i totally misread. i swore it said paris.

**Dubester** · 11-10-2009 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by Bomb303

stock randals arent red venoms. I know you know this.

####, im sorry, i totally misread. i swore it said paris.

**stridey** · 11-10-2009 11:48 AM

You may need a longer KP to accept Venoms or similar, standard Randal KP is 2.5", and you may need 2.75".

Some Randal silver round headed KPs are 2.75" afaik.

The problem is that the Randal bushing are two different heights as standard.

You can replace with Venom Barrels or Conicals, or look at the Khiro range too.

**FirstAttempt** · 11-10-2009 12:18 PM

edit, nvm, stupid question, doing too many things at once =)

**Bookworm** · 11-10-2009 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by FirstAttempt

also, should i run a bushing on each truck, or 2 (top and bottom)?

Look at one of your trucks.

how many bushings are there now?

two?

good. stick with that.

**keef** · 11-10-2009 12:30 PM

Venom barrels all the way. They are the best.

**stridey** · 11-10-2009 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by FirstAttempt
also, should i run a bushing on each truck, or 2 (top and bottom)?

Not that silly.

If you are replacing bushings you can do them one at a time. There is no real need to replace in pairs or even with the same hardness. What most people do find though is that the bushing nearest the baseplate (ie the load bearing bushing) can be harder than the the non loaded one. Makes sense to me, but do experiment.

**loug** · 11-10-2009 12:59 PM

changed to yellow randals front and gray rear. picked up one of those assortment randal bushing packs and plan to use them to dial in 2 boards. going 183#, 6' 3".

**Lukasz** · 11-10-2009 01:25 PM

I had the same problem, here's my thread, maybe it'll help
Randal RII 180 setup help

I ended up getting 78a venom standards, very nice, smooth feel with a lot of rebound, and relatively stable (though not that stable).

Loosen up the back trucks more and you get even more carving. (imagine a car going fast in reverse) Its unorthodox but it works. Obviously it isn't stable like this though

**FirstAttempt** · 11-11-2009 09:26 AM

So i'm going with venom standards, should i go with double barrel or barrel and conical, and 85a (yellow), or 90a (red), i'm 150-160lbs and want a carvy feel, but still stable enough for dh. What if i put 95randal conicals on 85 venom barrels?

**FaceVsAsphalt** · 11-11-2009 11:19 AM

I woyuld say just get the 90a venoms, They are my favorite bushing. They are stable enough for some DH, but have a great surfy feeling to them. Cant go wrong with venoms.

**janzchng** · 03-22-2010 11:09 PM

can u guys helps me? i hav randal 180 50 degree. i 5 feet 6 about 55 kg. riding earthwing mystery model. i still use the stock randal bushings but i want to get venom barrels for the bottom bushing but still use the stock conical one on top. wat duro would u recommend. would i need a longer kingpin?

thx

**Roysan** · 03-22-2010 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Bookworm

Look at one of your trucks.

how many bushings are there now?

two?

good. stick with that.

ha this was funny

**mechart87** · 03-22-2010 11:26 PM

I'm your weight, and 90 is more than likely too hard for a "carvy" feel (Tried it). Go with the 85 or 87. I have 85's now, and theyre a little soft, but carve excellent. Venom uses great thane, and even the 85's have enough rebound push me back to center pretty good. One of each, or 85/stock would probably work really good. I use that on my Avenger.