Truck Parts for Skateboards

The Function of Skateboard Bushings

Positioned in your truck, skateboard bushings facilitate smooth turns on your board. These components are crucial for enhancing the stability and performance quality of your skateboarding experience. Each truck houses two bushings: a top bushing facing the street and a bottom bushing facing the board. Skate bushings, similar to wheels, are crafted from polyurethane.

Although your skateboard trucks come equipped with bushings, they inevitably wear out, leading many skaters to refresh their setup with a new set. As skateboard bushings are standardised, compatibility with your current setup is not a concern.

Which Skateboard Bushings Should You Choose?

Bushings for skateboard trucks are available in two configurations: cone bushings and barrel bushings. Cone bushings provide greater manoeuvrability and flexibility, whereas barrel bushings offer stability, especially at higher speeds.

Bushings are gauged on a durometer scale, akin to wheels; a higher number indicates a firmer bushing. Selection should consider your weight and desired riding style. For example, harder bushings result in less responsive turning, whereas softer bushings facilitate easier and more responsive turning.

If your bushings are not the only components showing signs of wear, you might consider a complete upgrade of your Skateboard Trucks.