bennett vector kh (krispy hill)

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:16 pm

i am the guy of quebec to see it

the truck ready end april, if you are interest mp or stepahne5@yahoo.fr
the truck comes with original bushing

Rick Floyd · Post by **Rick Floyd** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 9:23 pm

Stephane - is the axle 8mm?

Miguel Marco · Post by **Miguel Marco** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:18 pm

Rick Floyd wrote:Stephane - is the axle 8mm?

It's the stock Bennett axles which are pretty good and straight. Mine measure at 7.97mm...

Rick Floyd · Post by **Rick Floyd** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:55 pm

7.97...not bad for a production truck.

Thanks Mig.

-RF

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 5:07 pm

for the batch of end of april , There remains only 5

Rick Floyd · Post by **Rick Floyd** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:26 pm

Stephane - are the hangars machine-faced perpendicular to the axle?

Do/will you have any available in black?

If you have black, than I will take one in the April batch.

Do you need a deposit?

-Rick

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:10 pm

Rick Floyd wrote:Stephane - are the hangars machine-faced perpendicular to the axle?

yes

and i have only silver

rick check your mp

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:30 am

only 4 now

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:38 pm

third batch sold out

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:04 pm

for a 4 batch, contact me,

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:05 pm

i have 3 more in stock in 2 week

Rick Floyd · Post by **Rick Floyd** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:18 pm

Stefou - cool to meet you last weekend, and thanks again for making the truck mods!

Merci mon frere!

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:06 am

Rick Floyd wrote:Stefou - cool to meet you last weekend, and thanks again for making the truck mods!

Merci mon frere!

cool to meet you too rick

for the moment sold outif you want mp , other in few weeks

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:09 pm

i have 3 more in next week

Nick Chamberlain · Post by **Nick Chamberlain** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:58 pm

Hey Stéphane, what are you using for the pivot on these trucks? Most of the pivots I have found have a small flat spot on the top of the ball and these don't appear to have that.

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:46 pm

http://www.directindustry.com/prod/mbo- ... 53245.html#

Nick Chamberlain · Post by **Nick Chamberlain** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:41 pm

I am waiting for them to respond to an email of mine, Thanks though Dave.

The main issue I am having is finding a ball stud that is completely round, most manufacturers that I've talked to so far all produce theirs with a small flat section on the top of the ball.

Toby Warg · Post by **Toby Warg** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:55 pm

What size of the ball stud would fit Bennetts?

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:28 pm

2 only for sold

i don't know the size of the ball , when i have time i check that

thomas berg · Post by **thomas berg** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 4:48 am

excuse my ignorance, but what makes this design so coveted?

Chris Iversen · Post by **Chris Iversen** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:19 am

narrowed hanger and a ball pivot.

thomas berg · Post by **thomas berg** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:23 am

ok I c, that makes sense. That makes it turn smoother right?

Eric Brammer · Post by **Eric Brammer** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:19 am

Thomas, Bennett Trucks have always been good-steering trucks with a 'deep' turn, due in part to the axle height in relation to the bushing-ring and pivot. So, a 'modded' Bennett will turn in quicker, and with less 'twist' (torque against the pivot point) using a ball-pivot, and the narrower axle (also 8mm, not 5/16") gives a quicker response, and the tighter tolerance (8mm) value between the bearings and axle added response feel + grip.

Personally, I'd opt for using Lazer, Energy, or Proccer trucks to modify, but these are long out of production, rare-ish finds that are better used as collector's/vintage trucks. Others do come to mind, such as American Magnesium, Force, Megatron, ACS, California Slalom, and GullWing's early 'Pro' series. But alas, time marches forward, leaving good "old" ideas behind.

Bennett is one of two truck companies making pre-1980 styled trucks, the other being Tracker, which unfortunately hasn't renewed it's 'small pivot' Original Trackers, which are still one of the best trucks for Slalom ever made. These retro designs have finally been eclipsed by trucks like Asphalt Playground, Airflow, Turner/3DM TTC, Seismic, Radikal, and G.O.G., but it took 20+ years.

Eric Brammer · Post by **Eric Brammer** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:01 am

Thomas, also take note of Wes T.'s query in the 'general truck' discussion arena. It kinda fills in a few gaps in the process of 'fixing' a production truck's inevitable inadequacies. When I note deficiencies, Gus Trucks come immediately to mind; Weak pivots, sticky-soft pivot cup, unreally-bad bushings, short kingpin, sub-standard axles, and a baseplate that didn't even match the hanger's turn ability in either active geometry nor in bushing-ring placement! Few trucks have come out "in fightin' trim" for Slalom or Downhill racing, and most of those have arrived in the last 4 years. At least things are getting better! BTW, both Radikal and GOG have got it figured out, which is why the $$ are as much as they are.

Rick Floyd · Post by **Rick Floyd** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:50 pm

I'm really liking my "Stennett" as a front truck for fast flowy hybrid and GS. Had to make a few unusual setup adjustments though, which other racers have agreed with me on. Had to get a shaft collar ($2 at ACE Hardware with a set screw!) for the kingpin of course - to run regular sized barrel bushings on the bottom. I am finding because the axle is so high and forward of the kingpin that the truck gets "divey" if wedged too much. I'm at 5 degrees for Hybrid and running flat for GS. I also am using a yellow Stim as a bottom bushing WITH the bottom bushing cup (never though I'd do that on a front truck!) to keep the truck from over-turning and/or diving - thanks to Mig M. for that idea. Also running it a little tighter than I would other front trucks. The "sweet spot" adjustment-wise on these trucks is very small, but when I get it just right it is really nice.

Chris Iversen · Post by **Chris Iversen** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:44 am

Yeah the Bennett makes a great GS truck! I run a modded one (Speed-dealer) on my set-up and really like it. At first I thought it might be too squirrely at GS speeds, but was amazed at the stability considering it is a conventional truck. I actually prefer it over my GOG for GS. I run the GOG for Hybrid and tight though. Can't beat that quickness!

Rick Floyd · Post by **Rick Floyd** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 5:38 pm

another note - I found I had to shave off the side of the Stim (as a bottom bushing) that faces the back of the pivot arm, to keep it from binding a little, since the pivot arm is so clost to the kingpin there.

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:40 pm

only one now

Rick Floyd · Post by **Rick Floyd** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:52 pm

The more I ride this truck for GS, the more I like it. Smooth and stable on the big turns and nimble in the tight ones. Been running it flat for GS, as suggested by Mig - with a yellow stim and cup on the bottom, and a shaved green stim or A11 85a on top.

Hennequin yves · Post by **Hennequin yves** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:16 pm

Chris Iversen wrote:Yeah the Bennett makes a great GS truck! I run a modded one (Speed-dealer) on my set-up and really like it. At first I thought it might be too squirrely at GS speeds, but was amazed at the stability considering it is a conventional truck. I actually prefer it over my GOG for GS. I run the GOG for Hybrid and tight though. Can't beat that quickness!

Do you use it only as a front truck or both front anr rear ?

Angle ?

Chris Iversen · Post by **Chris Iversen** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:28 am

Front but I have modded offset rear as well.

Justin Mulroy · Post by **Justin Mulroy** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 1:31 am

whats the hangar width? i am definitely interested

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:34 pm

Justin Mulroy wrote:whats the hangar width? i am definitely interested

check your mp

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 1:11 am

i make other in march - april mp if your are interested to have one.

you can choose your hanger mm of your choice

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Sun May 03, 2009 12:41 am

i make the batch and i have only one not sold...

Stéphane Fournier · Post by **Stéphane Fournier** » Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:22 pm

ok i take name of poeple interest by this truck for the spring, only serious person
send mp

if you want an other mm of hanger , i make
if you want 5.0 or 6.0 modd, i make..

sorry for english...

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