Thanks for the tutorial! I put this on my Ace Trucks but it’s such a pain in the ass. Hammering out the old kingpin wasn’t difficult. It was putting the inverted kingpin because sometimes there wasn’t enough thread or space to tighten the 9/16. I did cut the bushings a little that makes your trucks loose.
Good video, thanks for the tips. I think the kingpin in newer ones(Ordered mine in late 2019) has been shortened a bit so that it doesn't overextend through the bottom. The nut still seems like it has to go on "Upside down" from what I would expect, but it does work as you mentioned. I'm using Bones bushings, so I don't like having to use that bottom washer, but it seemed like I had to in order for them not to "Flop" around. I look forward to skating these though. Hopefully with Grind King making a comeback, the inverted kingpin will become more common. It seems to me that ALL trucks made for skateboards should have this feature.
@@stefanhrvatski9152 I hadn't considered it, but that's certainly possible. I was wondering if it's because people had issues with is being longer and extending out of the baseplate when tightened down. I could definitely be wrong though. I'm not skating lows. It would stand to reason that the height is the difference and not the kingpin as I'd initially thought. If the kingpic were shortened for lows, it might not be long enough for standard height rucks. I also wonder about picking these up from the hardware shop, in case someone wants them in a slightly different length. If someone rides lows and wants tight trucks, they would either have to shorten it or source a lower kingpin
Since the nut used is a locking nut with the plastic on the threads, you will need to thread the plastic by screwing back and forth all the way down. It will make putting it all together much easier since you do need to thread the kingpins through the plastic.
Sex Mackswell Yes. They were actually designed in the 1990’s as Grind King king pins. (Google it) Krux just copied the design and re-made them. The king pin nut sits in the baseplate. But remember these king pins were designed before press fit king pins like on the modern Indy’s.
Sex Mackswell Yes, what are you getting at? Is there a language barrier? It’s not rocket science.... It’s swapping a king pin. The rounded recessed Allen head bolt sits lower then a standard king pin to help to not hang up during grinds?
Hmm. If you put more washers on the bottom bushing it changes the wheelbase of whatever board you put the trucks on. If you were to put that truck on a 14" wheelbase board it would be more like a 14.25". Just sayin.
Thanks. Actually, I don't feel a difference when I'm riding. I really only notice it when I'm grinding, getting out of slides and on transition. There's a lot less of hangup on stuff like rock to fakie or so. Also, if you're doing pogo tricks, there's one less spot that you have to worry about.
Hi, those are the Waltz coffee wheels. This graphic is not available any more, but you can buy the new Waltz Snake wheels, which have (to my knowledge) the exact same form. If you're looking for wheels that cover the axle in general, look for offset wheels in freestyle skating shops like Never Enough Skate Shop, Moonshine Skateboards or Waltz Skateboarding.
If there’s not enough thread, you can try to cut the bushing or try your best to push it in. If you can’t get the tool to fit for the 9/16 nut, you might have to make the hole bigger by using sandpaper or a small plier.
Stefsn Thanks for the video there was a good ammount of information more than just hollow kingpin start. I'm thinking if you know where to buy separate krux hollow in Germany or elsewhere in Europe for me but to get tax problems if I buy from the us they might tax me extra fee tax for letting kingpin into europe together with the much higher shipping cost if I should buy it from the Us and not here near by in Europe.
I was just on their website I couldn't find the down low kingpin there even tho I did find the tool allen key /unbraco tool for the trucks I didn sell on website but the separate kingpin I didnt find there.
@@s.ibnihenry.abdullah2165 You're right. I didn't find it on the big german online skateshops. Maybe you can still get it from amazon or from krux directly somehow? Maybe ask in you local skate shop!
I found this link, where somebody asked the same question and someone posted a video where they used glue to hold the nut in place. So it's possible, but not as easy: www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=105409.0
Your nut is upside down. How do you manage to mess up a nylock nut. I mean shit, the original king pin had it right, and so does your wheel nuts..... 🤦🏻♂️
Thanks for the tutorial! I put this on my Ace Trucks but it’s such a pain in the ass. Hammering out the old kingpin wasn’t difficult. It was putting the inverted kingpin because sometimes there wasn’t enough thread or space to tighten the 9/16. I did cut the bushings a little that makes your trucks loose.
Good video, thanks for the tips. I think the kingpin in newer ones(Ordered mine in late 2019) has been shortened a bit so that it doesn't overextend through the bottom. The nut still seems like it has to go on "Upside down" from what I would expect, but it does work as you mentioned. I'm using Bones bushings, so I don't like having to use that bottom washer, but it seemed like I had to in order for them not to "Flop" around. I look forward to skating these though. Hopefully with Grind King making a comeback, the inverted kingpin will become more common. It seems to me that ALL trucks made for skateboards should have this feature.
Thanks for writing in! Why do you think the kingpins were shortened? (Maybe you just have higher trucks than me?)
@@stefanhrvatski9152 I hadn't considered it, but that's certainly possible. I was wondering if it's because people had issues with is being longer and extending out of the baseplate when tightened down. I could definitely be wrong though. I'm not skating lows. It would stand to reason that the height is the difference and not the kingpin as I'd initially thought. If the kingpic were shortened for lows, it might not be long enough for standard height rucks. I also wonder about picking these up from the hardware shop, in case someone wants them in a slightly different length. If someone rides lows and wants tight trucks, they would either have to shorten it or source a lower kingpin
Thanks dude! Please upload more. Krux for life! I'm digging Nora V's pro truck
Since the nut used is a locking nut with the plastic on the threads, you will need to thread the plastic by screwing back and forth all the way down. It will make putting it all together much easier since you do need to thread the kingpins through the plastic.
Sex Mackswell He put the nut on upside down. How hard is it to figure out a nylock nut?
Do you have experience with these?
Sex Mackswell Yes. They were actually designed in the 1990’s as Grind King king pins. (Google it) Krux just copied the design and re-made them. The king pin nut sits in the baseplate. But remember these king pins were designed before press fit king pins like on the modern Indy’s.
@@grumpyjay215 Do you have experience installing the Krux Down Low Kingpins?
Sex Mackswell Yes, what are you getting at? Is there a language barrier? It’s not rocket science.... It’s swapping a king pin.
The rounded recessed Allen head bolt sits lower then a standard king pin to help to not hang up during grinds?
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Why do I do this 😂
Yeah, why do you do this :D It's funny, though. Did you see I had subtitles? So you could've just looked it up ;p
Thank you for making this video
Hmm. If you put more washers on the bottom bushing it changes the wheelbase of whatever board you put the trucks on. If you were to put that truck on a 14" wheelbase board it would be more like a 14.25". Just sayin.
It can put on venture trucks?
This video was dope!! 👍🏾👍🏾 How the trucks feel after?
Thanks. Actually, I don't feel a difference when I'm riding. I really only notice it when I'm grinding, getting out of slides and on transition. There's a lot less of hangup on stuff like rock to fakie or so. Also, if you're doing pogo tricks, there's one less spot that you have to worry about.
Nothing to do with the kingpin itself, but what wheels are those? I need to find wheels that cover the axle nut, thx
Hi, those are the Waltz coffee wheels. This graphic is not available any more, but you can buy the new Waltz Snake wheels, which have (to my knowledge) the exact same form.
If you're looking for wheels that cover the axle in general, look for offset wheels in freestyle skating shops like Never Enough Skate Shop, Moonshine Skateboards or Waltz Skateboarding.
Conical wide wheels also help protect nuts 👍
If there’s not enough thread, you can try to cut the bushing or try your best to push it in. If you can’t get the tool to fit for the 9/16 nut, you might have to make the hole bigger by using sandpaper or a small plier.
Yeah!
The ny-lock nut goes the other way up, so the thread goes into the metal section first with ny-lock part last. TO Stop the bolt/nut vibrating loose!!!
I know how nylock nuts are supposed to be used, but it wouldn't have fit otherwise
Are you from Germany ? Great explanation.
Yes, I am! Did you catch my accent? :D
@@stefanhrvatski9152 yes 😅
Stefsn Thanks for the video there was a good ammount of information more than just hollow kingpin start. I'm thinking if you know where to buy separate krux hollow in Germany or elsewhere in Europe for me but to get tax problems if I buy from the us they might tax me extra fee tax for letting kingpin into europe together with the much higher shipping cost if I should buy it from the Us and not here near by in Europe.
I'm in Germany and I think I got mine from Titus.
I was just on their website I couldn't find the down low kingpin there even tho I did find the tool allen key /unbraco tool for the trucks I didn sell on website but the separate kingpin I didnt find there.
@@s.ibnihenry.abdullah2165 You're right. I didn't find it on the big german online skateshops. Maybe you can still get it from amazon or from krux directly somehow? Maybe ask in you local skate shop!
When you have it on the deck and you lean the trucks, is the kingpin supposed to have a bit of lean with the truck too?
I don't think the kinpin is supposed to lean with the trucks. Even if it does, it probably barely noticeable. I don't notice it, in any case.
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Hello!
Do kingpin screw INTO base? Or it plug-in simply through and to counter by nut?
Simply plug it through and counter it with the nut.
@@stefanhrvatski9152 Hmmmm... I was sure what base have screw-thread for kp...No?
Thank you for this!
can you put these on indys ?
I found this link, where somebody asked the same question and someone posted a video where they used glue to hold the nut in place. So it's possible, but not as easy:
www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=105409.0
Hi If you still doesn't make it. I can dm in Instagram or email with pics of diy inverted kingpin mods for different trucks brands
ACG WestsideSB my Instagram is @nicolas_e_r I would love to check that out because I’m about to use these krux kingpins on my Indys
@@acgwestsidesb6410 you install the the inverted kp on thunders or ventures?
@@skatelife2013Hi it's possible for any trucks with modifications.
You put the nut on backwards.
What's the benefit of an inverted kingpin?
edyfofashow less hang up with smiths and feebles, especially on transition
@@tbvolcomskater so basically it makes the nut sit lower giving more clearance when grinding?
edyfofashow yea
what size is the allen key
5.5mm
Your nut is upside down. How do you manage to mess up a nylock nut. I mean shit, the original king pin had it right, and so does your wheel nuts..... 🤦🏻♂️
One truck went very easily and the other did not😔
waltz wheels?
Yes, I do have Waltz Wheels. They're great, because I do a little freestyle and a little street. They just realeased new ones.
zero washers! dude used three!!
Ehhhhh