How to adjust trucks (and how NOT to)

Daniel Kwan
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2021-01-20に共有
I often see people set their longboard trucks too tight. This causes the bushings to deform and lose performance prematurely. In this video I show you how to properly adjust reverse kingpin trucks.

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📖 TABLE OF CONTENTS

00:00 In this video
00:32 How to adjust trucks
02:48 How tight is too tight
04:14 Don't do this
04:55 Shorter kingpins
06:31 Halfs and quarters
07:02 Do it again
07:21 Rule of
コメント (21)
  • @DanielKwan
    1 thread on the kingpin = 1 full turn of the kingpin nut. 3 threads = 3 full turns, etc. I thought this was obvious but based on a couple comments, seems not. Counting turns is a better way of tuning than counting threads because try measuring half a thread, or even a quarter thread…
  • @adjd1576
    As a downhill longboarder who weighs 140 pounds, I don't have a problem with tightening my trucks too much. I agree with you, though man. Honestly, if you are tightening your trucks more than two rotations, just get bushings with a harder durometer.
  • @rafaelvega59
    Crazy I’m watching your content from 2 years ago but man these videos have been so informative! I’m new to E skating and all of your videos have given me the knowledge and confidence to ride and maintain a board like a pro. I really appreciate you for your amazing content! Thank you!
  • @angelam9324
    Such a good, informative video! As someone who doesn’t know much about longboards but needed to loosen my trucks, I really appreciated this! 😊
  • @stevekra314
    Starting point and consistency. That's how how do mine. But I did learn when is to tight. Mine are just right. Best video on how to adjust trucks by far. On board with this method.
  • @saas-rx1td
    good video, I like the explenation with the consistent starting point.
  • @MinhLe-ev4wc
    Thank you so much for explaining this! I just got a new board and have loosened it I think a bit too much
  • @norinatto718
    As someone new to the electric board scene, i really needed this guide. I do really appreciate and realized i have tighten it incorrectly.
  • @garogercade7850
    Thanks for your videos, Daniel. I just purchased a WowGo 3X (using your discount code) and before I rode it for the first time I followed your videos on how to adjust the belts, adjust the trucks, and replace the wheels (I just added bearings to the rear wheels because it shipped with only one bearing in each of the rear wheels). The board rides great and I love it. I appreciate your help. Keep up the great work!
  • @azmcom1
    I got the backfire zealot with your discount code! great channel thanks
  • @BeLKa4444
    Today is the 5th time I`m watching this video (first one was like 3 years ago) because it's the best adjusting trucks tutorial on the whole internet (at least youtube) THANK YOU <3 THANK YOU <3 THANK YOU <3 THANK YOU <3