When & How to Change Skateboard Bushings - Tactics

Bushings commonly get worn out over time and start making your trucks floppy and unstable, which can cause you to get a lot of wheelbite. If your bushings are split or crushed on one or both sides, it’s probably worth replacing your bushings so you can get some more responsive turns and less flop.

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Intro: 00:00
Bushing Hardness: 1:06
Barrel vs. Conical Bushings: 2:19
Replacing the Bushings: 2:48
Getting the Kingpin Nut Back On: 3:26
Adjust and Break-In Bushings: 4:06

Title: “The Vibes”
Creator: Audiobinger —
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License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 -

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