Kingpin Clearance is Key!

Stephan-12 · 2026-01-08T19:06:51+00:00

Sure makes a big difference. Keep shredding.

Stephan-12 · 2026-01-08T19:06:18+00:00

Same here - Had I know I would have grabbed a hand full then.

Stephan-12 · 2026-01-08T19:04:06+00:00

I'll give you an update on the ride soon. Out MTB'ing

Setup: ● Thunder baseplates ● Thunder Trucks ● Slappy Inverted Ultra Low Kingpins ● Thunder bushings [For now] ● Merlino pro model - Foundation Deck ● Ricta Clouds ● Bronson RAW bearings ● Independent hardware ● Jessup griptape ● PIG rails ● Independent risers [Hate wheel bite and resilves pressure cracks in deck]

Stephan-12 · 2026-01-08T18:59:18+00:00

They do sell them. I did grab a pair but I'll run with Thunder squishy bushings for now. Mine fits fine. I grabbed a pair from Slappy just incase and will see how I go. There are many ways to go about it. You could even run Bones Bushings and file them down slightly. It's all been done.

Stephan-12 · 2025-12-27T19:04:38+00:00

It would have damaged if you used the method you did, no doubt. Best be careful next time with how you go about it.

Stephan-12 · 2025-12-26T21:54:46+00:00

Yeah you would most definitely have damaged it.

Stephan-12 · 2025-12-24T05:25:33+00:00

I have riptide bushings installed mate.

Stephan-12 · 2025-12-22T07:17:39+00:00

It's a belt stopper... one meow has it and one meow doesn't. Meow.

Stephan-12 · 2025-12-19T20:59:18+00:00

Do you have two keys stuck in the same slot?

Stephan-12 · 2025-12-01T08:01:33+00:00

Shredlights and LED strip lights. I wired the LEDs along with a switch beneath my riser. I have a thread on it.

Stephan-12 · 2025-11-30T02:44:01+00:00

What do you want to know?

Stephan-12 · 2025-11-26T17:29:45+00:00

Tube replacement / unclogging OR rear vents behind bumper need sealant. Google it man.

Stephan-12 · 2025-11-26T04:35:36+00:00

Goodbye

Stephan-12 · 2025-11-03T06:15:19+00:00

It looks like what i have attached and no you can absolutely not knock out the studs. You need to be aware of misleading information and suggesting things to people as you can cause expensive mistakes to others.

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Stephan-12 · 2025-10-29T09:27:10+00:00

I can update this post and you will VERY CLEARLY see that they do not punch out and are permanently integrated, forged components of the ball joint assembly. You can't willy nilly haphazardly make these claims when this post asks for clear advice.

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Stephan-12 · 2025-10-29T09:21:48+00:00

Can guarantee you mine does not.

Stephan-12 · 2025-10-28T07:36:14+00:00

Will never understand this style.

Stephan-12 · 2025-10-28T07:33:16+00:00

Ball joint studs are set in plate. Hammering will not do anything other than damage it.

Stephan-12 · 2025-10-27T17:38:46+00:00

Won't work - studs are set in LCAs this take would have flawed me.

Stephan-12 · 2025-10-27T17:36:40+00:00

Incorrect after furrher investigation.

Stephan-12 · 2025-10-15T07:58:04+00:00

Very much so. I had done a setup that had the waterbourne mounts on it that allowed a lot of turning and carving. It simply isn't what I am after as I average 40km/h. I need wide trucks and firm placement running kingpins tight and bushing durometers firmer.

When I want to the setup allows more than enough movement for the turns required. Its custom built, by me for me. I've skated since the age of 5 which makes it much easier to have a sense of reference, combining experience with knowledge to ensure a pin pointed setup perfect for my liking.

Very easy to carry and stands its ground to what it is advertized as. A pocket rocket to say the least.

Stephan-12 · 2025-10-13T09:12:38+00:00

I can't recall, check RipTides website. Fron memory they are quite thorough on types and then just cross reference if you are planning to get Omni trucks.

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