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29th, Jan, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Electric Skateboard Trucks

1.What effect do the trucks have on your e-Skateboard ride?

Electric skateboard trucks are the bone structure on which the rest of the electric skateboard sits. Their position and functionality mean that not only do they hold the wheels in place, but they also support the rest of the board. They’re also the part of the electric skateboard that allows the riders to turn.

2.Types of Electric Skateboard Trucks

1）Reverse kingpin (RKP)
They are usually characterized by the following: – Ample stock baseplate selection. – Better turn at high speeds. – Stable movement at high speeds. – Higher ride height than traditional trucks. – Wider base makes them good choices for off-road electric skateboard trucks. RKP is more convenient for e-skateboards if the battery or ESC is too close to the trucks.

2）Traditional kingpin (TKP)
Unlike the reverse kingpin above, this configuration is designed for those who like to perform tricks on the board. This kind of truck can prevent seamless downhill movements and free rides. A couple of other selling points that make TKPs worth the money include, but are not limited to: – Less grip than the RKPs. – More progressive turning system. – Better-suited hanger to enable grinds. – Lower ride height for better trick performances. We would advise people who’ve been skating for a while to go with the TKP because of how tricky it can get for new users – especially at high speeds.

3）Electric skateboard trucks double kingpin (DKP)
Out of the box, it is closer to the TKP than RKP. You could remove the piece in the middle and get a TKP straight away. Due to the ‘double’ nature of this one, you also need more parts to keep it going. That means double the bushings, among other things. Just imagine getting double the silky-smooth feel of the TKP that could allow you to perform all of those tricks in the first place. They can also double as off-road electric skateboard trucks with the right tweaks. Most high-end electric longboards have a DKP configuration, such as the Maxfind FF AT.

3.Trucks Components

No matter which of the above types you pick, these are the parts that make that truck do what it does best:
– Axle (8mm or 10mm) – this is the part of the truck where you fix your wheels and bearings to hold them in place
– Baseplate – baseplates secure the truck to the skateboard itself. They can be fashioned to different angles for different turning modes
– Bushings – they center the hanger and inject some resistance during turning. Typically, you would need four (4) bushings in all – two at the top/ roadside and another two at the base/ board side
– Hanger – This is the part of the truck that allows you to turn. Although securely fastened to the truck, its suspension will enable it to rotate also.
– Kingpin – you’ve learned about these above. It represents the largest bolt on the truck, which connects and secures the hanger, bushings, and washers.
– Mounting Holes – as the name implies. The part of the baseplate that allows you to screw the baseplate to the electric board deck.
– Pivot Cup – the pivot cup is responsible for some of the operation of the hanger during turning.

4.E-board Trucks Material

1）Cast construction
Cast trucks are the most common and inexpensive kind out there. When most people talk about electric skateboard trucks, we know that they are referring to cast trucks. After all, this construction mode accounts for over 90% of e-Longboards and e-Skateboards. As the name implies, metal is heated to a high temperature and poured onto a mold. When the metal dries, the truck is removed from it. Due to this method, cast trucks are not highly precise since you can’t cut intricate shapes into the mold. They last long, no doubt, but not as well as other forms of construction.

2）Precision electric skateboard trucks
Also known as the CNC trucks, we believe they will be the future of electric skateboard trucks. They are also made from aluminum, but this material has better strength than the one used for cast trucks. The aluminum is fed to a CNC-coded machine which cuts the truck at precise angles and dimensions for the most streamlined, practical experience. Sadly, of course, this doesn’t come cheap. They are costly – both on the initial purchase and keeping them running. However, there is rarely a chance that you will see an electric skateboard truck as beautifully finished as these.

3）Forged trucks
Forged trucks offer the best compromise between cast trucks and CNC precision trucks. They cost more than cast trucks – due to the time, effort, and material usage – but lesser than precision trucks. Most manufacturers will even forge the main parts of the trucks and employ CNC for the precision parts. This gives the best of both worlds. On the other hand, forged trucks are the strongest build you can find. You will find them applicable at a decent price point if you are a heavy rider. However, this also means that your e-Board will be heavier. After all, the metal had to be beaten into shape, resulting in a more densely packed small space.

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