Bones Bushings Review

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Freehammer Skateboarding

4 жыл бұрын

I tested out Bones Bushings as I kept splitting the ones that came with the trucks. These are my views on them.

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@saulorocha3755 Жыл бұрын

I had a different experience: I found hard bones bushings soft like butter, usually as I ride I tight the bushings at intervals as they adjust, but with these ones it didn’t work, they were still soft by the end of this process (almost flatten those). Luckily I also bought some harder Thunder, they did the job (and I didn’t buy the top harder thunder, which I’ll probably do in the future).

@davejs1671 2 жыл бұрын

Good review. If you tear open the box the bushings come in, the instructions are printed on the inside. You do not use either the top or bottom washers, which is why Bones supplies the two black flat washers to be used as a bottom ( under the nut) only. If you install them properly you will have plenty of threads on the kingpin. What most people do not understand is you don't just crank down on the nut to make your trucks tighter. That only crushes and ruins your bushings. If you have to loosen your trucks to the point the nut does not engage the nyloc or if you are tightening them more than a few turns, you need different bushings. Compressing your bushings will cause them to crack and fail. This is why Independent and others make bushings from soft to hard. You should be choosing bushings based on your weight and how you want your trucks to turn and feel. If the nut is tightened to the point where one or two threads are showing and you can't turn, get softer bushings, if you have to tighten the nut to the point your bushings are compressing to make tour trucks feel tighter, you need softer bushings. I weigh 185 pounds and like a loose feel so I use the medium bones bushings. You can also combine hardness bushings to fine tune. For example a hard top and medium bottom.

@freehammerskateboarding488 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed comments. I've used the medium ones since with the black flat washers. They feel so much better I've skated them for about 3 months now.

@davejs1671 2 жыл бұрын

@@freehammerskateboarding488 it took me years of trying different things to figure out what really worked best for me so I try tp help others if I can. Im glad you found the mediums worked for you also. They are great bushings. I also use the blue Independent medium hard 92a double conical bushings, they are really good and turn just a bit more loose so I use them on a bowl setup.I enjoy your videos, keep them coming.

@freehammerskateboarding488 2 жыл бұрын

@@davejs1671 I get you there, I've tried loads over the year. I'm even preferring Venture trucks these days. Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

@davejs1671 2 жыл бұрын

@@freehammerskateboarding488 After riding Indys my entire life I bought sme Ace af1's and absolutely love them.

@emotrash6957 4 жыл бұрын

You’re videos deserve more subscribers #keep up the good work

@freehammerskateboarding488 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you man, I'll keep working on it.

@kingofthedeepsea2458 4 жыл бұрын

Good review dude keep doing your thing

@freehammerskateboarding488 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you, I appreciate you watching.

@OmegaManX709 Жыл бұрын

I know it's been 2 years but are still riding Bones hards or find something better? As a bigger guy myself, 5'9 230 pounds and just getting back into it I've been trying to find the right set up for myself. I always preferred tighter trucks. Stocks in my Mason Silva's were too loose for me. Trying Super Hards right now, not sure about them but my board isn't broken in yet either. Winter is coming to Canada lol. Have you tried the Indy Hard or Super Hards?

@freehammerskateboarding488 Жыл бұрын

Mostly I'm riding ventures these days with the stock bushings. When I skate indy's I'm still using the bones hardcore. Also I'm 5'8 and about 175 pounds just to give you a rough idea on how they might be for you.

@lasterfan5324 Жыл бұрын

@oburn101 how is your experience so far? I am also around 230 and have ordered them because my stock ones are way too soft.

@OmegaManX709 Жыл бұрын

@@lasterfan5324 I find them pretty good. First trying them out it felt a little different but it didn’t take long to get used too it. I’m really enjoying them, def recommend

@hyper4013 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought!

@freehammerskateboarding488 4 жыл бұрын

They are worth it in my opinion. Indy brushing split so quickly, these are a good replacement.

@saulorocha3755 Жыл бұрын

Later I put the hard Bones back on, my Thunders started to crumble, and now the Bones are ok. They are super super tight and flattened but are working for me.