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Tracker Offset Slalom Truck
On 5/11/2009 Dennis Allgeier wrote in from United States  (71.255.nnn.nnn)

Well since I struck out with the KJELL 182 Slalom Trucks-does anyone have a Tracker 2001 Re-Issue Offset Slalom Truck they would like to sell? Preferrably in very clean condition-I could use one for my Santa Cruz Cut Away Slalom Deck. You can contact me at darkhorse251@verizon.net

 
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Silver Spring Seismic
On 5/10/2009 glenn wrote in from United States  (72.194.nnn.nnn)

I have an unused original silver spring seismic that I will not be using. I am considering selling it and was wondering would there be any special value placed on one of these? Any input?

 
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Chicago Vintage Trucks
On 5/5/2009 Justin wrote in from United States  (205.247.nnn.nnn)

Hello everyone, I'm currently trying to piece an old board back together but am running into an issue with the trucks. I'm looking for a set of vintage Chicagos, you know the ones... three hole, flimsy base plate. If anyone has a set they'd be willing to part with on the cheap, let me know. Email is over there...

Thanks,
Justin

 
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trucks on the Hosoi
On 5/3/2009 6 wrote in from United States  (75.91.nnn.nnn)

Thunders

 
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trying to identify a pair of vintage trucks
On 5/2/2009 Travis J. wrote in from United States  (74.222.nnn.nnn)

Hello. I just picked up a vintage Hosoi vert model Hammerhead, signed by Rodney Mullen from the late 80's. The trucks have a knife on one and an axe or hatchet on the other one. The logos are only on one side of each truck. Does anyone know the maker of these trucks? Thanks in advance for any help. Travis

 
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Virage Trucks
On 5/2/2009 Paul Howard wrote in from (173.8.nnn.nnn)

I should have posted earlier, just forgot to. Anyhow, Mr James Peters brought one of his setups with the new Virage front and back trucks to my Salem Slalom Super Session thing and BBQ. I rode them and was pretty impressed by them. The front had that nice immediate response that comes from spherical bearing interfaces and the rear truck felt pretty solid as well. Looking at them up close the alignment appeared DEAD-ON STRAIGHT in terms of axles to axle, axle to kingpin and pivot lines, mounting holes on the baseplate, etc. Nice and simple to adjust or change things too. I forgot to ask what US dollar price they amounted to, but overall they seemed very race-worthy if seeking a slalom specific truck system. Thanks Stridey. -P

 
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Re:Re.
On 4/6/2009 Michel wrote in from Brazil  (200.195.nnn.nnn)

Thanks guy, I will try him!

 
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Re: Magun
On 4/5/2009 fitz wrote in from Australia  (123.2.nnn.nnn)

Try Adrian from www.cre8ivesk8.com
Hey had some in stock and I think he still has a few left.

 
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KJell 180 Skateboard Trucks
On 4/1/2009 Dennis Allgeier wrote in from United States  (71.255.nnn.nnn)

Hello out there-I am on the east coast of the good ol' USA and am looking for a clean set of KJell 180 Skateboard Trucks that were a common setup on Blizzard Slalom Boards which were made in Austria. I have located the KJell 140's which were used on their FreeStyle Board but I am now in search of the 180"s if anyone has a lead please contact me at darkhorse251@verizon.net
Thanks

 
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MAGUN
On 3/31/2009 MICHEL FROM BRAZIL wrote in from Brazil  (200.195.nnn.nnn)

Hey guys, someone here have
one of this magun trucks to sell?!
I want to buy one of this!!
Thanks, Michel.

 
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Re: JimZ Ball Pivots
On 3/20/2009 Fitz wrote in from Australia  (123.2.nnn.nnn)

Ah, Steel Ball End Pivots only.
Hangers, wheels, bearings and desk in picture are not included

 
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JimZ Ball End Pivot Upgrade
On 3/20/2009 Fitz wrote in from Australia  (123.2.nnn.nnn)



I've made a small batch of these. Very limited supply.
They make life soo much easier when changing bushes.
Make's it possible to just plug in the pivot and twist the hanger down onto the kingpin like normal trucks.

Also make the hanger compatible with all Randal baseplates so you can vary your setup even more.

Exact fit so they clamp into desired position when hanger screws are tight.
AU$20 per pair + shipping.

Interested buyers can contact me via email.

 
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Gullwing Pro Info For The Loyalists
On 3/12/2009 Buddy Rawls wrote in from United States  (128.158.nnn.nnn)

I am not sure if any of you old Pro riders are aware, but the Mission M1's hangers and bases can be swapped back and forth with the Pro hangers and bases. The catch is, you have to match the pivot cup to the specific hanger. The original Pro pivot cups are shallow, they do not let the hanger sit as deeply as the new stuff (and the replacement stuff). So if you run Pro hangers on M1 bases, use the shallow Pro pivot bushing. If you run M1 hangers in a Pro base, use the deeper M1 pivot bushing.

The cool thing here is that the guys who refuse to redrill their decks (why? who knows) now can have a far more readily available baseplate. The small run of 6 hole aluminum base plates that Walt did around 2004 are rarer than rare for sure, and you cant redrill the plastic baseplates because the mold webbing. So, there are not a lot of choices, but the M1 base fixes that.

As fas as feel, the M1 hanger is a tad higher (~1/8" or so). This gives the truck a tad more "tippy" feel, like a tracker and to a less extent like Indys, BUT the turning radius and feel is still very much like the GW Pro. You can run them loose and still have great stability.

Also, I hate to say it, the M1's feel like a Pro, except you lose that awesome GW trademark notch in the hanger. I am down to 5 pair (2 are spares). Once they are gone, I may seriously look at the M1. I know I will miss the center recess and the way they develope that sweeping arc from wheel to wheel from grinding on cement coping, but its the turning geometry that is engrained in my riding since 78/79 that pretty much makes anything else feel odd..

Also, if any of you guys have some spare pivot cups (red preferrably) let me know. Also, I may tool up some nylon versions in the future.

 
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Ace trucks for slalom?
On 3/7/2009 Mile High Mark wrote in from United States  (206.124.nnn.nnn)

IMO, the Ace hangers are even better than Indy hangers, especially when you pair them with Core baseplates, longer kingpins, and Venom bushings.

 
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trucks
On 3/6/2009 caddy wrote in from United States  (209.237.nnn.nnn)

send me a set!

 
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Front
On 2/24/2009 Michael wrote in from United Kingdom  (87.114.nnn.nnn)

Ah, front trucks testing, 60 degree baseplate...raised to give remove a riser or two.




 
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One Slung Lo
On 2/12/2009 RobA wrote in from United Kingdom  (86.165.nnn.nnn)

Mmmm very Sexyful or so to say!

 
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Trucks!
On 2/8/2009 caddy wrote in from United States  (209.237.nnn.nnn)

nice lookin!!

 
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Who loves truck porn.......
On 2/7/2009 munchh wrote in from United Kingdom  (217.44.nnn.nnn)

OH oh OH oh.........


Blimey misses.

Things are coming on.

 
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Lo-Slung Bros
On 2/3/2009 SamG wrote in from United Kingdom  (83.217.nnn.nnn)

BahnStormers!

 
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Big Brother...
On 2/1/2009 M4RC10 wrote in from Brazil  (201.10.nnn.nnn)

Beautiful... Beautiful... Beautiful...
They must be very functional as its small slalom brothers.
I can hardly wait to have a set.
Congrats Donald!!!!

 
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BB
On 2/1/2009 gOAd wrote in from United States  (97.85.nnn.nnn)

it's all downhill from here

 
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BIG BROTHER
On 1/31/2009 D20 wrote in from Germany  (88.76.nnn.nnn)





 
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ACE 00
On 1/30/2009 Curt wrote in from United Kingdom  (91.111.nnn.nnn)

Hey SC and Vince,


I am thinking of:

Ace 00 front.
29 Inch T/S Deck
3DM 105mm Rear

I have an Indy 109 already. Do you think it is worth the further investment of
an Ace. IE Insted of the Indy?
I have several Duro Stims from Geezer. I am a recent convert to Venom.
Again; are they going to marry or clash?

Thanks for your kind opinions guys

 
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Electric Skateboard Trucks
On 1/23/2009 Richie de Losada wrote in from United States  (209.77.nnn.nnn)

Hey looking for Electric Skateboard Truck , send me an email and we can hook up on the phone
I have a couple pair and I can get you as many set of trucks as you need.
rollingpictures@mcn.org

 
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