How to Choose Skateboard Trucks | Sizing Guide | Tactics

Picking out trucks can seem confusing, but it’s actually pretty straightforward once you understand a few basic concepts. The most important thing is: get trucks with axles close to the same width as your skateboard deck.
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Intro: 00:00
What Size Trucks?: 0:26
Truck/Deck Size Chart: 0:50
Keep Trucks Within 1/4 Inch: 1:01
Truck Height: 2:23
Weight & Materials: 3:14
Inverted Kingpin Trucks: 3:56
Old School Bolt Patterns: 4:23
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[@tacticsboardshop]

Before asking any specific truck/deck compatibility questions, please reference the chart at 0:50 Also, we recommend keeping your trucks within 1/4 inch (0.25) of the deck width. Yes you can mount trucks that are further apart than that, but it's not ideal. Cheers! - Tim Check out our full buying guide: www.tactics.com/info/choosing-skateboard-trucks

[@wassaaa_cuz292]

Which t tool comes with the Allen key for inverted kingpin?

[@anthonybermudez2170]

I have a 8.125 what size trucks should I skate? I like only venture thunder and Indy’s. But I’m thinking ventures… for ventures I want highs. What truck size should I skate?

[@tacticsboardshop]

If you check out the chart in the video, you'll see that an 8.125 deck would work with 5.2 or 5.6 Ventures, and 139 or 144 Independent trucks. 👍- Tim

[@mango7736]

Y’all gonna post this the day after I ordered my trucks😭

[@Sk84Life]

Lol same

[@animosty.0771]

Same here💀

[@Michael-pw4md]

It be like that sometimes 😂

[@OGRH]

🤣😂 ...and y'all going to research AFTER you make an uneducated decision. Hopefully you remember this for everything moving forward in life. The quality of your life desperately depends on it.

[@elexsisriveras4521]

Fr tho like I just bought some blind😭

[@gabrielherrera4643]

There’s also the decision of which truck has their axle outward or inward because depending on where your axle is, it’ll affect how your truck turns and how your board pops.

[@theregoesmiller389]

* * THANK YOU * * as a new skater at 35 , not knowing company / brand names.. this video was a life saver ! i am in the process of building my first board and google seems to be very bias etc. thanks for this video !

[@secretsauceskateboarding4337]

See you out there brudda

[@chrhadden]

get a 9 to 10 in board and some indy 169 titanium's and bones med bushings. they are noticably lighter hes on some good stuff

[@steakfries__]

such a great video. clear, concise, straight to the point and i feel so much more confident about buying my next set of trucks.

[@scottsodyssey2485]

Thank you for posting the Truck Size chart, game changer, took out all the guess work. Thanks!

[@fukkingusernames]

Some top drawer advice in this vid, cheers.

[@ripcity503]

Great, informative video.

[@paullivingstone1013]

Thanks for that chart! Totally snapped a pic of that.

[@WRist1027]

I think this had alot to do as i skated when i was younger. I never considered my truck size and i always felt like I had balance issues. Id really like to get another setup again one day with this way more in mind.

[@KAIOKENX99]

Very informative, thank you!

[@gabrielherrera4643]

However the problem with inverted king pins is if you skate really rough spots or just skate a lot, the kingpin can start to rattle off and make your trucks looser.

[@0verfiend]

Any truck can loosen up and an can be tightened.

[@Lil_Broomstik-_-]

I actually needed this information thanks Tim...also WHAT TRICK WAS THAT AT 1:26 that looked sick

[@nhlakaniphokwazi8747]

Fackie bigspin heelflip

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

The TRUE reason for having the bolt switch is so that when you grind allot, you NEVER make the bolt smooth by wearing it out, hence you wont be able to adjust it anymore if so. So by having the bolt flipped and using and "allen" key to adjust trucks, you never have to worry about that.

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

I wish Ace would complete their line-up with a 10" Model 88. I'd swap my Indy 215s out in a second!

[@3jsu5]

thunder made a 10 inch truck!

[@vidwyat1323]

thanks you really helped me

[@gabrielherrera4643]

Also if you have an old school deck with the old hole pattern, you can just take a pencil or marker and mark the hole so you can drill it.

[@djmax01]

Great video!

[@cameronmackinnonYT]

More of these types of videos pls

[@joeycusack5418]

I have a pair of the "In Sorte Diaboli" Destructo's from back in the day

[@jbnj11]

Would ACE AF1 66s fit a 10” deck? Thank you 🙏

[@gabrielherrera4643]

Royal updated their size chart for their trucks

[@vladimirsiabro7625]

Hello all. I have bought the regular complete and put there longboard wheels. I will not learning tricks, I need it just for riding on the streets. Everything is ok, tell more - I am very glad how it looks like now. But need to up deck, I have already install two riser pads 1/8 + 1/4 , but more high ... Now an idea to install other trucks, maybe from cruiser or longboard. Can anybody give an advice? Thanks in advance!

[@jamesplacencia6741]

Even tho I’ve been skating for years this was still Helpful

[@ZemfiraNZed]

Ayo @SkateTactics, I ride 8.8 inch deck Santa Cruz, what Indy trucks size should I get?

[@angelodeiparine2678]

Good day sir, May I ask what is the best size for independent tracks for an 8.25 deck. Thank you

[@tacticsboardshop]

That would be the Independent 144. Cheers! 👍

[@davidleeashkenazi8992]

You list Lurpiv but but not Ace AF1’s and what about 8.25 trucks (144)?

[@danielarrington6387]

i put 7.75 trucks on a 8.5 board ! i like more board than truck

[@DRAGONOFTHEWEST54]

Could i run stage 11 forged hallow standard149 indys on an 8.25 deathwish deck with 52mm spitfire formula 4 99a tablets and bones red bearing's?? Tactics??? Help me out

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yes, all of those components will work well together. Cheers!👍- Tim

[@dra1nc4t14]

But what is the better truck company for board feel? cuz I haven't tested them all

[@irebender]

Ace

[@Pititisk8]

who have the best bushing ?

[@kenneth86ist]

If I have an 8” board, could i skate 7.6 thunders on it?

[@batlwgn]

What do you choose for a shaped deck that has a different width front and rear.

[@batlwgn]

Nevermind. I just rewatched narrowest part for sizing.

[@R1SKYB1Z]

Hey I don't have a deck, but I have trucks and bearings in three wheels, if I mounted them to my shoe but I still be able to do tricks?

[@LimitlessSk8ter]

yes

[@D4vidv42.fb_]

can i use thunder 149 on 8.125 deck? ik it sounds comical but thats the only thunders my local has💀

[@tacticsboardshop]

You can definitely mount them, but it's not the ideal match up. Since the trucks are 0.375 inches bigger than the board, the wheels will stick out on the sides a bit. But if it's all that's available then just go for it. 👍

[@trainstanksandhistory.5721]

I just started skating with my buddies and he got a long board and I when to push off and caught that wheel just like it the video.

[@DavidSalazar76]

I have a question so i got independent trucks and I was checking but they dont have like the number if the size I just know that they are 8 inches so can u please tell me what size is that please like ro change it to the size of independent?

[@tacticsboardshop]

The Independent 139 trucks have an 8.0 inch axle 👍

[@DavidSalazar76]

Ok thank you and then I got a Deck of 8.50" and is that Ok that I got trucks of 8"?

[@T4vion]

1:34 what deck is this?

[@toxictacoboyyxd8222]

I have a question do trucks 7.75 work in 8.00 or 8.25 ?

[@tacticsboardshop]

The 7.75 trucks will work better for the 8.0 deck, they might be a little small for an 8.25 though.

[@toxictacoboyyxd8222]

@@tacticsboardshop thx i’m going to buy a deck 8.00 thx

[@ferrarivisual]

Ccs doesn't tell if they are low medium or high when buying a complete

[@yhnyves210896]

What truck helps to get more pop???

[@andrewfranke7669]

It's said in the video. Mid trucks faster pop and response. High trucks, slower pop as the contact point requires a higher pop but you can get a higher overall pop and higher Ollie.

[@zs.skating]

High ollie high trucks?

[@redfox-su7xi]

nice vidio

[@irebender]

you think it’s good if I have 129 indies on skullskates diehard size 8

[@tacticsboardshop]

The Indy 129's (7.6 axle) are gonna be a little small for an 8.0 deck. 139's will fit properly, but if the 129's are all you got, you can make it work. - Tim

[@suedeVVS]

Can i ride 159 indies on 8.5 deck? I hope so causd i already ordered them

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yep! Those trucks will work fine on an 8.5 deck. 👍

[@aditronic100]

Thank you. Just bought an 8.5-inch board, but the only available trucks were Indy 159

[@hamfromsd]

Thunder 147’s for the win!

[@samanthamorris6809]

i'm considering using those for my first ever set up, i'm a beginner and have no idea what i'm doing. Any wheels you can recommend? i'm lookin for a cruiser set up

[@jbnj11]

Will ace trucks 80s fit a 9.7 board?

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yes, the Ace AF1 77 and the 80 would both work on a 9.7 deck. The 77 would be slightly narrower than the deck, and the 80 would be slightly wider than the deck. Cheers! - Tim

[@jbnj11]

@@tacticsboardshop thank you 🙏

[@manicz0]

Is it ok to use a 8 inch on a 8.5 inch deck?

[@tacticsboardshop]

You can definitely mount it, but it's not ideal. The trucks being a 1/2 inch smaller will give the board different pressure points for tricks and make the board feel and skate differently. But if you want to rock 8.0 tucks on an 8.5 deck, then go for it! 👍🛹 - Tim

[@manicz0]

@@tacticsboardshop ok thank you it’s because I forgot to get new trucks when I went for a new board so might as well keep rocking the ones I’m used to :)

[@alvarsantini2653]

@@tacticsboardshop What's better 8 inch Truck with a 8.25 deck or (144 Indi 8.25 truck )? for the same deck

[@tacticsboardshop]

I'd say it's better to have the Indy 144 on an 8.25 because it gives you a slightly wider hanger to grind on and the axles will be flush. 👍- Tim

[@alvarsantini2653]

@@tacticsboardshop Thanks for replying but what if I would get Ricta Cloud 92A a very wide wheel would that make it push the truck a bit further making a 8 inch truck flush with a 8.25 board? I mean there is no way to know than to spend the money. I'm worry if I get a 144 truck with those ricta cloud that the wheel would stick out more? or a wheel doesn't make much difference?

[@Scooter_Booter_Swag]

I need to get a new set up 😂

[@fggijsk3199]

So its totally fine to keep indy 139 for 8.25

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yep, the 139's will work fine. 👍

[@kdcajara]

Can i use 147 thunder to 8.125 sz deck?

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yep! Those will work great with an 8.125 deck. 👍 - Tim

[@kdcajara]

@@tacticsboardshop how about 8.25? It will fit?

[@tacticsboardshop]

They'll also work on an 8.25 deck. But I wouldn't go any wider than that with the Thunder 147 trucks. 🛹 - Tim

[@kdcajara]

@@tacticsboardshop oh thanks! 👍

[@isakasmr123]

do my 8.125 trucks work for a 8.25 i need help

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yes, your 8.125 trucks will work on an 8.25 deck. 👍 - Tim

[@isakerikstein7031]

@@tacticsboardshop thanks

[@tastemakerguidie]

knee to knoll basis

[@Salvador_esquire]

I be coming back to the chart every time i buy trucks

[@jbnj11]

Can I use Ace AF1 66 on an 8.88 deck? Thanks!

[@tacticsboardshop]

Yes, the AF1 66 should fit fine on an 8.88 deck. 👍

[@jbnj11]

@@tacticsboardshop Coolsies 👍👍

[@ibcube3545]

i using 8.75 deck but the trucks 7.8

[@icejelloofficial3584]

My front truck broke today lol

[@criscaires6713]

Thunder doesn't have 161?

[@tacticsboardshop]

At the time this video was published they didn't, but then literally 2 weeks after we launched the video, they introduced the 161. 🤦‍♂️ - Tim

[@chrhadden]

wider trucks are the shzz in bowls and ramps. 169s on a 9.5 new deal

[@itsmelazer133]

i lyke 2 watch vid type lyke dis

[@RobertoCarlos-ij8wg]

149 mm indy

[@zarlodious1]

How to choose? Easy get Ace, Indy (Chinese made) is garbage now, just replaced brand new blue 159 indys with Ace 60 they were so awful it did not last a day, my USA Indys are ok but after feeling AF1 never going back to any other truck.

[@michaeljohn8905]

My stage 4 INDYS came bent. I’m gonna let this be known wherever I go. NHS wont refund my money INDY wont talk they ignore my requests so screw this. I’ve skated INDEPENDENT trucks for 25 plus years ! Dude that’s a quarter of a century ! I’m so bummed that they moved to CHINA . I’m an aviation mechanic so straight metal is important and my AXLE is BENT ! Check your AXLES on the stage 4 ,s I love my stage 11,$ but now that they in CHINA I’m now looking for a new truck. Sad cause all this could be fixed if INDY would have reached out but seems like I am not important. There is a lot of guys with expendable income and they are all starting to skate again. 30 years old to 60 and your starting to bum them out man. I’m not the only one that’s seeing this happen. How could you go to CHINA man. They don’t even have a skate culture. Barely. How old they understand how important a few millimeters of bent axle is ? It’s about volume for them.

[@babagd]

smash

[@johnniewalker3134]

The "axle" of the truck should be at least the very minimum the width of your deck no bigger it shouldn't stick out at all or only 3 mil +IMO

[@abskates9149]

If You believe in Your Heart That Jesus Died On The Cross And Rose again On The Third Day And Confess With Your Mouth That Jesus Is Lord then you Will Be Saved

[@keegangrandy5700]

Just makes me wanna quit. This is way to much

[@tacticsboardshop]

Nah, it's simple. Just pick some trucks that's the same width of board you ride/want to ride. I'll help you out. What width of deck do you skate? And I'll send you a list of trucks that will fit. 👍🛹 - Tim

[@ghostpopper3320]

i am so proud of *krux k5 dlk* purrfect turn! - 100% total freedom of self expression, ya dig?

[@angelodeiparine2678]

Good day sir, may I ask what is the suggested trucks and size for an 8.25 deck... Thank you

[@tacticsboardshop]

Depends on what brand you want to get. There's a chart in this video right at 0:50 that shows the proper truck/board size combos according to each brand. I hope that helps! - Tim

[@tacticsboardshop]

Also, here's a link to our site with trucks that have an 8.25 axle width. Cheers! www.tactics.com/trucks/rs-8.25+axle