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Stripped kingpin

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BigScaryLarry
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I stripped the kingpin on my longboard is there anything i can do without having to buy new trucks?
Sep 18 2014 7:58PM
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Iliveinutah
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not sure what the kingpin is but if its the threaded bolt directly in the center then yes. you just need the right size die to re tap it to the correct thread pitch and size. sounds more complicated then it really is, should be able to snag a 15$ tap and die set from any auto parts store or home depot or lows. give it a google if you don't know how to do it already.
Sep 18 2014 8:28PM
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Iliveinutah
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just googled it and depending on the truck you may be able to switch the whole thing out for a new bolt, you will need to remove your truck to see if it will come out, if so you can most likely get a new bolt from home depot or lows.
Sep 18 2014 8:31PM
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toastyteenagers
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how to: buy a new kingpin.

how do you strip a kingpin? Are you using eletric tools?
Sep 18 2014 8:31PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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If you have paris trucks, good luck finding a bolt. If you've got something else then you can get one at home depot. check what grade you need though, YOU NEED A CERTAIN GRADE, I don't remember which one.
Sep 18 2014 9:15PM
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Iliveinutah
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a_pla5tic_bagIf you have paris trucks, good luck finding a bolt. If you've got something else then you can get one at home depot. check what grade you need though, YOU NEED A CERTAIN GRADE, I don't remember which one.


more then likely grade 8. aka its the gold bolts and nuts
Sep 18 2014 9:17PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Yeah I think that's what it was.
Sep 18 2014 9:27PM
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taj.
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buy a real skateboard
Sep 18 2014 11:13PM
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BigScaryLarry
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Railersailerhow to: buy a new kingpin.

how do you strip a kingpin? Are you using eletric tools?


no i didnt. the board is super old so i think it just stripped itself

taj.buy a real skateboard


i have a real skateboard but this is the easiest thing to use to get around
Sep 19 2014 12:26AM
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pat_in_the_hat
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i have a real skateboard but this is the easiest thing to use to get around[/QUOTE]

besides a bike, or a car, or rollerblades, or a horse, or the city bus system, or bumming a ride off your hot neighbors
Sep 19 2014 9:34AM
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BigScaryLarry
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pat_in_the_hati have a real skateboard but this is the easiest thing to use to get around

besides a bike, or a car, or rollerblades, or a horse, or the city bus system, or bumming a ride off your hot neighbors


*easiest way to get around campus. the sidewalls on my bike are blown so thats out, my car is at home, i dont own rollerblades, the bus takes to long, and idk if my hot neighbors even have a car
Sep 19 2014 9:53AM
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