Orangatang Knuckles Bushings

QUICK TURNING. HIGH ENERGY.

The Knuckles are precision longboard bushings pairing an insert barrel with a gumdrop, poured in our Randy Thane formula for quick, energetic, dialed-in turning.

Price
$20

Color/Durometer: Orange / Soft

RECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGES

  • Orange / Soft: 65-190+ lb / 29-86+ kg
  • Purple / Medium: 130-230+ lb / 59-104+ kg
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Description

The Knuckles are the agile virtuosos of the lineup: two shapes in one box, tight tolerances, and a juicy bounce that knows exactly what your feet are asking for. Quick edge-to-edge transitions, precise control, and enough rebound to keep every turn lively.

In the standard configuration, the insert barrel rides on the bottom (board side): its small “step” fills the gap between the kingpin and the hole of the hanger, reducing play in the assembly for a more precise response. The gumdrop rides on top (road side), a smooth and subtle blend between a barrel and the traditional cone, with a rounded edge for ultra-smooth turn initiation and improved interface with the washers. Both are poured in our Randy Thane formula and offered in soft (orange) and medium (purple).

The Knuckles fit most reverse-kingpin longboard trucks, including Paris V2 and V3, Bear, Randal, Carver, Gullwing, Tracker, Caliber, Atlas, Bolzen, Aera, Rogue, PNL, and Ronin. They are not intended for traditional-kingpin street trucks; please check the measurements and compare with your current bushings before ordering.

Specifications
Diameter 0.95″ / 24.1 mm
Height (top / road side) 0.64″ / 16.3 mm (gumdrop)
Height (bottom / board side) 0.59″ / 15.0 mm barrel + 0.075″ / 1.91 mm insert = 0.665″ / 16.9 mm total (insert barrel)
Formula Randy Thane
What's included?

Pack includes two insert barrel bushings, two gumdrop bushings, two large cup washers, and two small cup washers. Washer color may vary.

Compatibility

Knuckles are compatible with most reverse-kingpin longboard trucks (including Paris V2 and V3, Bear, Randal, Carver, Gullwing, Tracker, Caliber, Atlas, Bolzen, Aera, Rogue, PNL, Ronin, etc).

They DO NOT work on any traditional kingpin (street) trucks, such as Independent trucks or Paris Street Trucks.

If your truck is not on this list it may not be compatible, so please check the measurements and compare with your current bushings.

Installation

In the standard configuration, the insert barrel is placed on the bottom or board side (insert oriented toward the truck hanger) and the gumdrop on the top or road side (smaller/rounded side toward the washer).

Also try double insert barrels (the height of the insert is half the thickness of a Paris bushing seat) or double gumdrops. Replace the included cup washers with flat washers for a less restrictive, more linear turning rate.

Orangatang Knuckles bushings in orange (soft) and purple (medium) with black washers arranged on grip tape, leaves behind

Two Shapes, One Handshake

The insert barrel’s “step” fills the gap between kingpin and hanger for slop-free precision, while the gumdrop’s rounded blend of barrel and cone keeps turn initiation ultra-smooth and agile.

Randy Thane Formula

Our proprietary high-rebound bushing urethane returns energy through every transition, edge to edge.

Skater's shoe on a longboard whose truck is fitted with orange (soft) Orangatang Knuckles bushings, orange wheels, motion blur
Close-up of purple (medium) Orangatang Knuckles bushings mounted on a black longboard truck with a gold kingpin

Tight Tolerances

Precision-fit shapes, 0.95″ (24.1mm) in diameter, eliminate slop for immediate, predictable response.

Two Durometers

Soft (orange, 65-190+ lb / 29-86+ kg) and medium (purple, 130-230+ lb / 59-104+ kg): choose by rider weight, or mix front and back to tune the feel.

Group of orange (soft) and purple (medium) Orangatang Knuckles bushings with black washers standing on a wooden surface
Orange (soft) Orangatang Knuckles bushing on a longboard truck with a loose bushing and washer resting on the painted deck

Tune to Taste

Try double insert barrels (the insert’s height is half the thickness of a Paris bushing seat) or double gumdrops, or swap the included cup washers for flat washers for a less restrictive, more linear turning rate.