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Trucks

Your trucks play a crucial role when it comes to the operation of your board. They consist of two metal parts that are assembled with a screw and bushings between them. One part is called the base plate and this part is what you mount to the board itself. The other part is the so-called hanger. The hanger is the wheel axle itself and the part that will turn when you lean on the board and thus make it turn.
Although the shape and size of the trucks can vary, most brands and options follow a kind of standard when it comes to the placement of screw holes, size of screws and nuts. This both facilitates and creates opportunities. Through this standard, it is easier to replace individual components without having to buy a complete skateboard every time you just want new trucks or different wheels, for example.

Base plate

The baseplate is the part of the truck that you screw onto your skateboard. The main difference between different baseplates is the angle at which they position the hanger. A larger angle creates a smaller turning radius, and therefore greater turning ability, while a smaller angle creates a larger turning radius, and less turning ability.

Hanger

The base plate is connected to a hanger. The hanger's pivot is located in the base plate's pivot cup, and this is where the actual movement of the truck is located. There is a rubber in the pivot cup to make the movement as precise and flexible as possible. As you probably understand, this rubber is exposed to a lot of stress, so your truck doesn't feel like it did when it was new, it may be time to replace the rubber. A wheel axle runs through the hanger, usually made of steel. On this axle you attach your wheels, ball bearings, spacers and speed rings (more about these in the ball bearings section).
Truck hanger widths vary as much as their appearance, but generally speaking, they should be as wide as your board, including the axle ends. A narrower hanger provides more grip, but can feel jittery at high speeds. A wider hanger provides more stability, but can easily become dull at lower speeds. Most hangers on skateboard trucks are between 100-150mm wide, excluding the axle ends.

Bushings

For the trucks to work properly, you need a type of rubber/bushing that you place on both sides of the hanger and screw into place with your kingpin. Read our guide on bushings to learn more about how it works.

Kingpin

The most crucial screw on the board and maybe that's why it got this name? Your kingpin is the screw that holds your hanger to the base plate. That is, it holds your trucks together. It is usually made of steel. The kingpin runs through the hanger's bushing seat. On the kingpin are polyurethane bushings that act as the truck's suspension. The bushings make the hanger and the base plate move in relation to each other but still prevent them from hitting each other. The bushings are fixed to the kingpin thanks to supporting washers, so-called washers. The whole party is held in place with a classic nut.

By loosening or tightening the nut you can get more or less turning ability on your board. Many beginners forget to experiment with these settings, which means you may not get the characteristics that suit you best.

 

Traditional and Reverse kingpin

Skateboard trucks are of the TKP type, which stands for Traditional KingPin. Longboard trucks are usually of the RKP type, Reverse KingPin. Longboard trucks are usually divided into two main groups. Traditional kingpin (TKP) and reverse kingpin (RKP). There are several differences between the two variants. First of all, they look very different, but what we are concentrating on here are the practical differences.
TKP trucks are generally lower, have more lean and turn less. On a shorter longboard, this type of truck is recommended as RKP trucks turn too much and make the ride unstable and nervous.
RKP trucks are usually taller, have less lean and turn more. On a longer longboard you should have this type. With regular skate trucks the ride becomes a bit boring and the board doesn't turn as much.

Choosing the right truck width

Knowing what width to choose for your truck is not the easiest thing. Especially not for those who are going to buy trucks for their skateboard. Sometimes they talk in inches and other times in millimeters. In addition, different manufacturers refer to different measurements. Now we will try to sort it out for you…

Recommended truck width in relation to board width

Recommended rule

In general, the total width of the truck should ideally be approximately the width of the board. You can omit the nuts that are placed at the farthest end, but in other words, the wheels should end up exactly in line with the outer edge of the board when they are attached. This can vary slightly depending on what you are looking for, but see it as a recommendation.

Truck width

Truck width refers to the dimensions of the truck excluding the axle that holds the wheels. It is the width between your wheels.

Shoulder width

The axle width, on the other hand, is the total width of the entire truck measured from one side to the other.

Truck profile

All the components of the truck and their dimensions together determine how high it will be. The height measurement that is interesting is the measurement from the bottom of the base plate to the center of the wheel axle. The effects of a low truck are increased stability but reduced turning ability, while a high truck becomes more turning but at the same time more unstable. It is important to find the right balance of both depending on the area of application or to suit your style.
In traditional skating, trucks are usually classified into three different profiles, where each profile is adapted for slightly different purposes.
Skateboard Truck profile

Low Profile

Low profile trucks provide extra stability for flip tricks. It can also make it easier to pop the board when doing ollies, for example, because the tail of the board is closer to the ground and hits the ground earlier when you kick the tail up. For those who prefer low profile trucks, a wheel diameter of 50-53mm is preferable.

Mid-Profile

Trucks with a medium profile work well for all-round street or park skating. Here the recommended wheel size is around 52mm – 56mm.

High Profile

Trucks with a higher profile are better suited for cruising and carving as they can get a little more turning power. These trucks are better suited for wheels with a larger diameter (56mm and up).

 

 

Standard & Lightweight Forklifts

In skateboarding, the total weight of the board is more important than it generally is in longboarding. The more tricks and flips you do with your board, the more weight becomes important. A large part of the total weight of the board is in the trucks. For this reason, many truck manufacturers strive to keep the weight down as much as possible.

It may not sound like much with a 40 gram difference here or there, but it has more significance than you might think. Manufacturers such as Independent have developed Hollowtrucks, which, as the name suggests, are hollow. This way, the weight can be reduced significantly. Other manufacturers have experimented with other materials to achieve lightweight. The only disadvantage of this is that these trucks are more expensive. But depending on the area of use, it may be worth it.

 

Examples of lightweight forklifts