trucks for old school Powell decks
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hey dudes.. I've got a few 10" wide Powell decks that I'm in the process of setting up and need some advice on trucks. The obvious choice for me is Indy 169s but came across some gullwing alpines and wanted to see if anyone has skated these?? Also want to stock up on bushings as well. I know what hardness I want..any ideas on what brands work well? Any advice would be helpful
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easy answer....bones bushings are the best and puts all the others to rest!
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The Bones bushings work really well. I rock them and have had no trouble with them. Plus they turn really well.
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Cool..thanks guys, here I was going to get Indy bushings to match the trucks..hahaha. Either of you tried the alpines out? Main purpose for riding will be down hills and cruising
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im not an 80s skater so i have no idea what they look like i didnt start skating til the mid 90's
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trucks like that are for longboards now
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Cool, I was leaning towards Indy's so now I'm convinced. I've been using Indy trucks for years apart from Powell blanks and always used Indy bushings when I needed to replace any. I'll try out the bones ones though. My knees and ankles hurt nowadays so I'm limited to skating in the warmer months when my joints aren't so stiff, bloody old-man-itis
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well u wont regret it u will notice a difference right away
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Bones bushing for sure, as for trucks dude, stick to what you know. I'll always be an indy's man.
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Thanks mate(s), appreciate the advice
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Sorry I've got another question - for a 10" wide deck..would Indy 169s or 215s be best suited? I think the 215s axle width is 10" but it says they're longboard trucks
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..sorry the deck is 9.87" wide..it's a Steve Saiz totem spoon nose
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If it's a mini, go the 169's. they should be perfect.
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Cool..thanks dude
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Old school drilling? Need that older 4 hole spacing - here ya go.Independent Forged 6 hole Hybrid Baseplate. Converts any Ind Truck for downhill set ups that require larger kingpins.6 hole pattern fits all decks; old and new.
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Thanks mate, the ones I ordered have the six hole bolt pattern so all good
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No problem! : )
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