What does 149 mean on trucks?

2.1 Skateboard Trucks: The right width

Size Type Hanger Width
144 Standard High 5.625″ (143 mm)
149 Mid Mid 5.9″ (150 mm)
149 Standard High 5.9″ (150 mm)
159 Mid Mid 6.15″ (156 mm)

Are 149 trucks good for 8.5 decks?

149 are what I run with my 8.5 deck. They don’t stick out at all. I use Indy 149 for 8.25″-8.5″ decks.

How wide are independent 149 trucks?

Independent Skateboard Truck Size Chart

Truck Size Axle Width (in) Skateboard Deck Width (in)
139 8 7.8 – 8.2
144 8.25 8.2 – 8.375
149 8.5 8.375 – 8.6
159 8.75 8.6 – 9

Does independent make high trucks?

Independent Standards Durable, high performance truck for all types of skateboarding. this is as basic as it gets, no frills and does the job. High quality 356 T6 heat treated aluminum constriction with Grade 8 high tensile chrome alloy steel axles and kingpins.

What size trucks are good for a 8.0 deck?

5.25″
For the perfect truck size, you are aiming to match the overall truck width to the deck width, for example, a 7.75″ deck matches a 5.0″ truck, an 8.0″ deck matches a 5.25″ truck.

What does truck size mean?

Truck size is measured by axle width or hanger width. The width of the hanger and axle determines how far apart your wheels are. Generally speaking, go with an axle that is just greater or less than 1/4″ the width of the board.

Can I use 8.25 trucks on a 8.5 deck?

You can get a set of 8.25 trucks and you’ll be fine on a 8.5 deck.

What size trucks are good for a 8.5 deck?

Size Guide – Skateboard Trucks

Skateboard Truck Size Guide
Deck Size Hanger Width Axle Width
8.25 to 8.75″ 149mm / 6″ 215mm / 8.5″
8.75 to 9.75″ 160mm / 6.3″ 226mm / 8.5″
Over 9.75″ 183mm / 7.2″ 254mm / 10″

Can I use 7.75 trucks on a 8 deck?

For the perfect truck size, you are aiming to match the overall truck width to the deck width, for example, a 7.75″ deck matches a 5.0″ truck, an 8.0″ deck matches a 5.25″ truck.

What bushings do independent trucks come with?

To give you a feel for which durometer to go for, Independent Trucks come built with the Medium Orange 90A bushings. So go harder or softer than that depending on what you want.

Are independent trucks still made in USA?

Most independent, Paris, and Caliber trucks are now all made overseas, as are all of our trucks.

Are independent trucks the best?

Independent Skateboard Trucks Indys are considered the best turning, best grinding and strongest trucks that you can get. The new Stage 10 truck is the lightest Indy ever made. With a new super strong kingpin and unbendable axles this truck is untouchable.