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Bushing bearing

Bushings can be combined in a wide variety of ways. As a skateboarding standard, however, the cone bushing has been established as a top bushing, and the barrel bushing as a bottom bushing. Skaters who enjoy a soft and “surfy” feel should try a double cone combination (two conical bushings).

Bushings are a very important part of skateboard trucks. Every truck is equipped with two bushings – the street-facing top bushing, and the board-facing bottom bushing.

Like skateboard wheels, bushings are made of polyurethane, i.e. plastic. Bushings are available in many different colours, shapes, and degrees of hardness. Here you can find an overview of the different bushings, in order to confidently choose the perfect type for your setup.

Bushing vs bearing

Skateboard bushings are basically divided into two different shapes: tapered, or “cone bushings” and straight, or “barrel bushings.”

Types ofbushings

As with skateboard wheels, the hardness of bushings is given in durometers using the unit A. The higher this number is, the harder the polyurethane. The effect the hardness of your bushings has on driving behaviour is relatively simple:

Don’t worry though, all skateboard trucks come already equipped with bushings. Manufacturers choose a standard setup, perfectly matched to the trucks, and suitable for the most skaters. Bushings are, however, also available separately in order to give you the opportunity to fine-tune your setup and for replacement when they are no longer usable.

A Lazy Susan (turntable) offers convenience with the smooth rotation offering easy access to the contents on top. Perfect for making condiments and spices readily accessible at mealtimes on the table, or in your pantry! With a range of bearing sizes available to form the base of your own unique design; try making one out of wood, glass, marble, resin, or even a combination of materials - the opportunities are limited only by the imagination! Why not try your hand at a two-tier design offering two levels of convenient storage and access? Create your own statement piece for the kitchen counter or dining table, or gift one to a loved one who’ll appreciate the practicality, functionality and beauty of this unique accessory! Many oportunities exist to use Lazy Susan Bearing to make anything that needs to rotate, whether than be a table centre piece, shoe rack, tv stand or something similar. Each rotates on heavy duty steel balls with just a gentle push. Diameter 231mm Thickness 8mm Load Capacity * 340kg Suggested Turntable to Diameter * 431mm - 889mm

What are bushingsused for

In skatedeluxe online skate shop, you can find Tall Cone (2) Stepped Cone (4) and Double Stepped Barrel (5) bushings, also known as Eliminator Bushings. However, these bushings are mainly used in longboards and cruisers used and are thus not so crucial for skateboards. You can find the perfect bushings for your trucks in our Skate Shop under “Traditional Bushings“.

Note: The harder the bushings, the less responsive your trucks are when turning. And conversely, the softer the bushings, the more responsive and easier your trucks will be to turn.