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Eric Brammer
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Randal bushings
Mike, I've post craploads on making Randals better on ncdsa, but here's what might work for ya..
Get kingpins that're 1/4" longer, mount them with the bolt head in the baseplate. Tap in with a soft mallet if needed. Kingkins inverted like this, there's far less side-to-side slop, plus bushing changes are far easier.
Bottom bushings might not need a baseplate washer. This is really true with Stims, so you can get deeper turns with rebound and some stability with this set-up. Alternate bushings would be conically trimmed Radikals (be sure to 'notch' the top to fit to the hanger, or they'll seat the hanger off-center after hard turns), Softer bottom-barrel DohDohs or Khiros, or, IF you can source them, Rollerskate Sunset bushings ("Dance", med or soft).
Top bushings, use taller conicals if you want a lighter feel. Bottom Bones, Botton Randal Softs, or the taller conical Bitch/Khiros do well. Use a thin 10mm or 12mm stainless flatwasher, or the thin/smooth top washers found on Grindking trucks. If you want more cush, go with soft Barrel bushings such as Khiro or Tracker bottom bushings. Just don't fit a fat flatwasher or one that's too big in diameter. A slightly smaller top washer will let the top bushing flex more, giving a deeper turn.
Lastly, change out the pivot cups for harder ones. There's a good deal of resistance in the sticky-soft stock pivot cups. Tracker White Gnarly pivot cups (silvers if you can find them!) or Z-Roller pivots are noticeably more nimble feeling.
I'll leave the wedge set-up to your experiential prowess...
Get kingpins that're 1/4" longer, mount them with the bolt head in the baseplate. Tap in with a soft mallet if needed. Kingkins inverted like this, there's far less side-to-side slop, plus bushing changes are far easier.
Bottom bushings might not need a baseplate washer. This is really true with Stims, so you can get deeper turns with rebound and some stability with this set-up. Alternate bushings would be conically trimmed Radikals (be sure to 'notch' the top to fit to the hanger, or they'll seat the hanger off-center after hard turns), Softer bottom-barrel DohDohs or Khiros, or, IF you can source them, Rollerskate Sunset bushings ("Dance", med or soft).
Top bushings, use taller conicals if you want a lighter feel. Bottom Bones, Botton Randal Softs, or the taller conical Bitch/Khiros do well. Use a thin 10mm or 12mm stainless flatwasher, or the thin/smooth top washers found on Grindking trucks. If you want more cush, go with soft Barrel bushings such as Khiro or Tracker bottom bushings. Just don't fit a fat flatwasher or one that's too big in diameter. A slightly smaller top washer will let the top bushing flex more, giving a deeper turn.
Lastly, change out the pivot cups for harder ones. There's a good deal of resistance in the sticky-soft stock pivot cups. Tracker White Gnarly pivot cups (silvers if you can find them!) or Z-Roller pivots are noticeably more nimble feeling.
I'll leave the wedge set-up to your experiential prowess...
"Surfin' these Old Hills since back in The Day"
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Wesley Tucker
- 1961-2013 (RIP)
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trucks
I picked up a pair of Randall 150's for my Fatty and I can't seem to get the correct bushing combination. Gotta be able to turn well right? Can anyone who has some experience with these give me a clue cause I ain't got one.
Damn Skippy
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Ron Barbagallo
- Fatboy
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Robert Sydia
- Robert Sydia
- Posts: 179
- Joined: Fri Nov 22, 2002 1:00 am
- Location: Toronto, Canada
Fatty Custom
Mike and Gary:
Both of those boards are stunning.
I think I will keep Fatty busy making me one.
Mike - you are coming north - excellent!!!!
All the best,
Rob
Both of those boards are stunning.
I think I will keep Fatty busy making me one.
Mike - you are coming north - excellent!!!!
All the best,
Rob
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Gary Saenz
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joe
Joe, my wife asked me what I was laughing about (shortly after I read your post) so I tried to explain your post and she asked me "how old is he?" Classic Iacovelli.
I called Joe today to ask him a question and he said " hurry up i'm in Amsterdam and this call costs $1.50 per minute".....I owe you a beer Joe.
I called Joe today to ask him a question and he said " hurry up i'm in Amsterdam and this call costs $1.50 per minute".....I owe you a beer Joe.
Damn Skippy
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Joe Iacovelli
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- Joined: Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:00 am
- Location: Bristol, CT
Re: New Fatty
Does it look like a babies arm holding an apple?Mike Ohm wrote: Fatty, thanks for developing that shape just for me. I don't think anyone else could really handle it.
Fatty rules.
New Fatty
Rob, I got pics but I am a dummy and don't know how to post em'. I will give it a shot tonight. Hope to see you in Quebec.
Fatty, thanks for developing that shape just for me. I don't think anyone else could really handle it.
Fatty rules.
Fatty, thanks for developing that shape just for me. I don't think anyone else could really handle it.
Fatty rules.
Damn Skippy
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Ron Barbagallo
- Fatboy
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Robert Sydia
- Robert Sydia
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Let's See Pic's
Hey Mike:
Where are the pictures of your new baby??????
We want to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the best,
Rob
Where are the pictures of your new baby??????
We want to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the best,
Rob
Custom Longboard by Fatboy
Just got my custom Longboard from Fatty. Beautiful craftmanship and a killer shape just for me!!!
Get yourself one you big dummies!
Thanks Fatty!
Get yourself one you big dummies!
Thanks Fatty!
Damn Skippy