Inverting the bushings on randals?

I was finding turning on my randal 180's a bit stiff on my uni commuter (gravity GS32) so I thought I'd try inverting the bushings on the front truck so that the narrow end of each bushing now touches the hanger. Now HEAPS better for dodging pedestrians.

I briefly had the back trucks bushings inverted too, but found that not only was it then TOO turny but there was heaps of rattle in the top washer when riding.

Just wanted some advice as to if anyone thinks inverting the bushings would be a bad idea? i.e. unsafe, bad for the trucks.etc...

Tags: 180, bushings, inverted, randal

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jacko on September 15, 2009 at 13:13

inverting the conical bushing makes them turn more, but makes them less stable when going at higher speeds.
you could say skateboarding in general is unsafe.... skateboards are designed for creativity, so play with your setups and tweak the shit out of them, trying different bushing combos is definitely not bad for your trucks...

ride it like u stole it

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by DA BEAR on September 15, 2009 at 13:33

Hi Dylan,
Just check the kingpin hole in your hanger, make sure the small end of the bushing isnt slippin off the
inside of the bushing seat and "poking" thru the hanger.
But if it works, it works, even tho it mightn't be designed to work that way.
Wayne.

Inverting the bushings on randals?

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