Truck Parts for Cruiser Skateboards

Bushings Designed for Cruising

Cruiser board bushings are essential for ensuring your board turns smoothly. These are small rings crafted from polyurethane located in your skateboard trucks. They can be generally classified into two types: cone bushings and barrel bushings. For cruiser boards, the most typical bushing arrangements are cone-cone and barrel-cone.

The primary consideration when selecting new bushings is hardness (durometer). This is the identical scale used for skate wheels, where a higher number indicates a harder bushing. With softer bushings, you'll achieve deeper carving turns, while harder bushings provide added stability, enabling you to reach greater speeds. The appropriate hardness of cruiser bushings is influenced by your weight. It generally starts at around 78A for younger, lighter riders, but it's usual to ride with a durometer of approximately 90A.

What Size Are Penny Board Bushings?

Don’t be misled by the size of a penny board deck! The advantage of bushings is that they are universal in size and design, allowing you to use the same bushings on a penny board as on a standard-sized cruiser board or skateboard.

If you're aiming for more height on your cruiser board, explore our Cruiser Riser Pads.

Cruiser Pivot Cups to Enhance Your Ride

Cruiserboard pivot cups are tiny pieces of urethane positioned between your truck’s hanger and baseplate. They enable your trucks to turn smoothly and endure the pressure exerted during turning.

There is a variety of pivot cups available, broadly classified as either soft or hard. To experience that cruising sensation, many skaters prefer softer cups. To determine the hardness of your pivot cups, you need to check their durometer rating.

When is it Time to Replace My Pivot Cups?

There isn’t a fixed duration for a pivot cup’s lifespan as it varies with how frequently you use your cruiser board. However, visible wear, particularly at the bottom, combined with increased noise from the truck, suggests that they are due for replacement. If you find yourself replacing pivot cups too often, using lubrication or wax can extend their life.