I think this would be super cool to see in a production truck. The only way this is achieved currently is with aftermarket mods no?
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Don’t trip poppys have them.
It’s something LDP and slalom riders do to bennetts
I did it on my LDP board. Seems good. Pretty easy but dremel and epoxy is ghetto.
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No, but that looks cool too.
Kinda like the ronin queen pin (ish)
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The one used in DTP seems a lot smaller.
All trucks that are interesting. Steering mechanisms for a board.
kinda a place to talk about that here, i would like a split off for any axle spherical pivot having truck.
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Yeah that’s the plan. Have a concept for trucks similar to liquid fyre trucks with many improvements (imo) for esk8. Maybe we can have something for testing early next year.
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I think 250mm hangers and 220mm hangers are a good place to start. How about two different options or baseplate angles? It would allow those of use who want to run TKPs on both ends a little added stability.
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I’ve been running the standard surfrodz baseplates with mine, dewedged 5 degrees in the rear and it’s been awesome
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I think another thing that would be cool is to use long bushings in the boardside position. This would allow for a little bit more movement and decrease the tuning radius.
With the use of a spacer, a standard height bushing could be used for those who want less motion.
You could even use a longer bolt to allow for the use of a long bushing in the roadside position. Could make for a carvy ride without the need for DKPs.
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Tkps are pretty damn carvy even with just standard size bushings.
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True. It just adds another level of adjustability without too much work. I really like DKPs unlike most people. I use Chamber Trucks and they use a tall bushing in the boardside position. I think it makes it feel carvier. If you want less carve then you can used a spacer and standard height bushing.
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Maybe optional length kingpin 
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Small update on the progress of these…
Base plates are done. Hangers have been ready for axel end machining for a few weeks now, but I’ve been trying to come up with the best end profile to accommodate for some sort of a standard. This has been difficult as I want to accommodate for as much interchangeably as possible without compromising on durability 
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I felt that a 22mm square would be a good start. @ApexBoards but trying to make that fit the BN M1 gear drives, (not AT).
The biggest challenge for this, is my axel design. It will be a 10mm axel, but with a 15mm flange screwing against the hanger. (I will not stray from this).
I’ve got a design for a belt drive motor mount 22mm with 6mm chamfers that could also replace the hanger mount on the M1 gear drive.
More info coming….
I look forward to any feedback, suggestions, and criticism.
Axel end machining is happening tomorrow!!
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I like how you just did Kevin’s job for him. You get a gold star. Unless you’d prefer it raw of course. XD
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Nice dude! Getting keen!
I think if you made your clamp the same as Kevin’s would be ideal! Is there enough room tho to accommodate the flange and still be strong enough?
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hmm would it make sense to machine a BN 220/270 hanger profile to 22x22 AA adapter?
Bearing options are not great for 10mm axels. I love the Zealous type of bearings with built-in speed rings and spacers. So convenient. I haven’t seen an equivalent for 10mm axels.
I would much rather have 8mm, though I can imagine strength could be an issue.
Anyway, this is minor. Great progress. Can’t wait to test them out.
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He could offer some custom spacers for 10mm 
Or maybe @Anubis could hit up the Zealous factory (since he did get a custom batch made once) to ask if they’d be down to produce a 10mm version for the esk8 community?
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There’s a number of 10mm axles in regular sk8 too. Surprised that they aren’t already out there
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