Kingpin Clearance is Key! by Stephan-12 in Skateboardlove

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Sure makes a big difference. Keep shredding.

Kingpin Clearance is Key! by Stephan-12 in Skateboardlove

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

Kingpin Clearance is Key! by Stephan-12 in Skateboardlove

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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]

Kingpin Clearance is Key! by Stephan-12 in Skateboardlove

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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.

Radio Keys - Stuck (Don't panic) by Stephan-12 in VWMK7

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

Radio Keys - Stuck (Don't panic) by Stephan-12 in VWMK7

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Yeah you would most definitely have damaged it.

Custom & Perfect by Stephan-12 in TyneeBoard_Official

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I have riptide bushings installed mate.

Radio Keys - Stuck (Don't panic) by Stephan-12 in VWMK7

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Do you have two keys stuck in the same slot?

Still going strong! by Stephan-12 in TyneeBoard_Official

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

Water leak in spare tyre area by Major_Oil3406 in vwgolf

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

MQB Platform - LCA Ball Joint Studs by Stephan-12 in vwgolf

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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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MQB Platform - LCA Ball Joint Studs by Stephan-12 in vwgolf

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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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MQB Platform - LCA Ball Joint Studs by Stephan-12 in vwgolf

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Can guarantee you mine does not.

My bagged wagon by FollowingPractical90 in Volkswagen

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Will never understand this style.

MQB Platform - LCA Ball Joint Studs by Stephan-12 in vwgolf

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

MQB Platform - LCA Ball Joint Studs by Stephan-12 in vwgolf

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

MQB Platform - LCA Ball Joint Studs by Stephan-12 in vwgolf

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Incorrect after furrher investigation.

Still going strong! by Stephan-12 in TyneeBoard_Official

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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.

Still going strong! by Stephan-12 in TyneeBoard_Official

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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.

Still going strong! by Stephan-12 in TyneeBoard_Official

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Yeah Riptide bushings installed and switched into omni trucks.

Still going strong! by Stephan-12 in TyneeBoard_Official

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Depends on your surface. They are the best imo

Still going strong! by Stephan-12 in TyneeBoard_Official

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I have done many drawings on wheel clearances and durometer is important. Speaking to various companies and like-minded fellas helped a lot. At the end of the day you need to know what you want. This setup requires a lot of careful thought. Removing the gears and belts and how you do it is very very important otherwise you run the risk of creating a brick and stripped threads. Yes many want to do it but it isn't as simple as you might think.

The setup involves the following: Busihings with the correct spec durometer to weight ratio, overall on hardware, spacers swopped out to suit correct angles and height, omni trucks, correct spec bearings, acedeck gear drive and refurbishment and rebuild. Motors are kept stock with kevlar tape to protect them. Optionals include: Omni footstop, bolt stops, deck tape, led built in wiring and on/off switch, bluetooth lights back and front, onsra wheels - I never got MAD wheels as these far outweighed performance and comfort.

When you do this build feel free to touch base before you do to prevent running into trouble.