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<figure id="figure-45lpv63qaalzfn6cul" class=""><img id="45lpv63qaalzfn6cul" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/29HWxgw49p6a5L6P7b5Y9Irh8dhRjb4s7Tg88MgtVW1Xb34BP5Cewta7CzuKBEhu.png" alt="The latest version of the prototye trucks" title="The latest version of the prototye trucks" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The latest version of the prototye trucks" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/29HWxgw49p6a5L6P7b5Y9Irh8dhRjb4s7Tg88MgtVW1Xb34BP5Cewta7CzuKBEhu.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The latest version of the prototye trucks</figcaption></figure>Dear fellow surfskaters,It's been a while since last time I posted about my prototype trucks, now I'm very excited to share some lastest news with you guys.The first pair of prototype trucks I made 8 months ago worked out pretty well, which gave me a lot of confidence to move on and pursue perfection out of these trucks. I have been constantly working on improving and fine tuning the products during the past 8 months, and thanks to the 3D printing technology which enables me to rapid iterations based on tests and new ideas. I would say now I'm pleased with the results and am ready to launch the products.<figure id="figure-e077gv9etplzfn9tgu" class=""><img id="e077gv9etplzfn9tgu" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16j8PtvPzLCi0NI4P0X6RuIM2Cvne6Gb5Dlmw1k8PtozXiUnYMOvbckhnRN2pk6R.png" alt="The 3D printed parts witness the process of development" title="The 3D printed parts witness the process of development" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The 3D printed parts witness the process of development" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16j8PtvPzLCi0NI4P0X6RuIM2Cvne6Gb5Dlmw1k8PtozXiUnYMOvbckhnRN2pk6R.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The 3D printed parts witness the process of development</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-u37iobfhuulzfnaxwa"><img id="u37iobfhuulzfnaxwa" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/aSsujiaJPbn7N0tJgGSE2yfyQuoxTBAvQbf4ryR00dFrx1H5LRAIoP1TFG6gYvuk.png" alt="Stress analysis on critical parts" title="Stress analysis on critical parts" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Stress analysis on critical parts" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/aSsujiaJPbn7N0tJgGSE2yfyQuoxTBAvQbf4ryR00dFrx1H5LRAIoP1TFG6gYvuk.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Stress analysis on critical parts</figcaption></figure>My ultimate goal is to design and make a pair of high performance, high quality, hassle free, versatile, highly customizable, and yet affordable bushing based trucks which can be used for surfskating, doing skate tricks, commuting and entry level LDP.<figure id="figure-avn7ixmvrlzfncpgd"><img id="avn7ixmvrlzfncpgd" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bib2wa6uihROdMRjV60yWyt1R0T4IAzriAlVt6nNzYJKIUfZtoMXsXrd0Gw5Sq9.png" alt="The front truck" title="The front truck" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The front truck" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bib2wa6uihROdMRjV60yWyt1R0T4IAzriAlVt6nNzYJKIUfZtoMXsXrd0Gw5Sq9.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The front truck</figcaption></figure>Here are some features of the trucks:Adjustable hanger width (142, 148, 154, 160mm) through spacers to fit difference decks or to suit various needs. Narrower or wider hangers will be available in the future. Low ride height at 66mm, and come with different stacks of pads to fit different sizes of wheels. The rear truck has an adjustable pivoting angle from 20 degree to 40 degree. Double spherical bearings by default - extremely low friction and smooth rides assured. The spherical bearing inside the bushing seat can also be replaced with a Riptide Kore bushing to offer a more stable ride. Support different shapes of the bushings to suit your own needs:Front truckBS: Tall Cone, Tall Barrel; With shim, Cone, Barrel. RS: Cone, Barrel. Rear truckBS: Tall Cone, Tall Barrel, Tall Fatcone, Tall Chubby; With shim, Cone, Barrel, Fatcone, Chubby; RS: Cone, Barrel. Stock with Riptide APS bushings. No hard stops, and the hanger will turn until the range of motion of the spherical bearing is fully utilized ( or for the front truck when the bushing seat hit the BS bushing). Both trucks have positive trail, so NO wobble at speed or dropping in. Totally grindable. The rear truck will fit on a drop-through deck.<figure id="figure-huhi84hmolzfneomv"><img id="huhi84hmolzfneomv" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/bydlcPBHNEaOrem7dR2gH1qm6JmSzu4mY4QiD2jrcUKiqQCCGVj8K25fKyTy0qdH.png" alt="The rear truck" title="The rear truck" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The rear truck" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/bydlcPBHNEaOrem7dR2gH1qm6JmSzu4mY4QiD2jrcUKiqQCCGVj8K25fKyTy0qdH.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The rear truck</figcaption></figure>The trucks will be manufactured by forged 6061-T6 aluminium and then CNC milled, with sandblasted anodized finish. The best of both worlds - strong and precise! The kingpins are made by SCM435 alloy steel, and the wheel axle studs are made by SCM440, both are of grade 8. Titanium wheel axle studs upgrades will be available in the future.After extensive tests and research, I had decided to drop the idea of using an inverted kingpin. So far on the market, only Indy has a proper design to ensure the inverted kingpin will not easily come loose and rattle with a specialized insert nut. All others (e.g. Krux) the inverted kingpin will be loose and has a lot of play in the baseplate which not only put all precision designs to waste but also greatly increase the risk of snapping the kingpin under high load. So I chose to go with the tried and true press-in kingpin, but again, you have enough clearance of the hangers for grinding.<figure id="figure-hbiy9n0d2klzfnfjz8"><img id="hbiy9n0d2klzfnfjz8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31cWC9s9JvmXlehqwmjr1lkF2JWps9Huwo8EAWMUt7bdhvPFaupKGRhmH9uKG0eY.png" alt="The rendered image of the final products" title="The rendered image of the final products" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The rendered image of the final products" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/31cWC9s9JvmXlehqwmjr1lkF2JWps9Huwo8EAWMUt7bdhvPFaupKGRhmH9uKG0eY.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The rendered image of the final products</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-e16yuth9fqlzfngeup"><img id="e16yuth9fqlzfngeup" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1bLRXmovgECVRi3d9yM3z4T1qUdMOVGIJCNYRelr4IYTbrG5WhzpPYKNUG80DQ4P.png" alt="The finish will be two-color as shown - gunmetal grey for the hanger and silver for the rest of the parts" title="The finish will be two-color as shown - gunmetal grey for the hanger and silver for the rest of the parts" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The finish will be two-color as shown - gunmetal grey for the hanger and silver for the rest of the parts" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1bLRXmovgECVRi3d9yM3z4T1qUdMOVGIJCNYRelr4IYTbrG5WhzpPYKNUG80DQ4P.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The finish will be two-color as shown - gunmetal grey for the hanger and silver for the rest of the parts</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-9fjsgfszzflzfniua0" class=""><img id="9fjsgfszzflzfniua0" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16iP9z73B1GUPbpn2r4b2xLsMHrVXFedkwVhVQC1vmeaXT9hfRGnfAwaRoUMFTfV.png" alt="The rendered image of the final products" title="The rendered image of the final products" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The rendered image of the final products" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16iP9z73B1GUPbpn2r4b2xLsMHrVXFedkwVhVQC1vmeaXT9hfRGnfAwaRoUMFTfV.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The rendered image of the final products</figcaption></figure>For the brand, I would call it "Synergy" by which I believe the front truck and the rear should work together in harmony, and the rider and the board become one. The logo is basically an infinity loop formed by wave and ramp. The front truck I would call it 'Solo' since it's a single axis truck, and the rear truck's called 'Chorus'.<figure id="figure-2z0ridlt2lzfnksv8"><img id="2z0ridlt2lzfnksv8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23f3wSnOzi5aBqj77bySEgq8o0XT05IC7sA2nXUg5VjRWir0vpaI9zIaVazGstDW.png" alt="person using MacBook Pro" title="person using MacBook Pro" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23f3wSnOzi5aBqj77bySEgq8o0XT05IC7sA2nXUg5VjRWir0vpaI9zIaVazGstDW.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>The price point of the whole set (front &amp; rear) will be around USD200. I'm thinking of kickstarting with a crowd funding in the next few months.What do you guys think? How do you like the trucks? Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks for bearing with me to this point. Pls kindly leave a comment to let me know. Thank you so much!

LATEST UPDATE on my prototype Surfsake trucks! Finally!!

<figure id="figure-2xoof5uwy8lzfmb6cl" class=""><img id="2xoof5uwy8lzfmb6cl" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15Ia8TI2ss7xo7iEp4Cw7do55roBCHqsm3EYRim3xIppoJZxV98JMjVyatu6ydJr.png" alt="Thinking about pulling the trigger to make the prototype..." title="Thinking about pulling the trigger to make the prototype..." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Thinking about pulling the trigger to make the prototype..." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15Ia8TI2ss7xo7iEp4Cw7do55roBCHqsm3EYRim3xIppoJZxV98JMjVyatu6ydJr.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Thinking about pulling the trigger to make the prototype...</figcaption></figure>First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who left comments in my previous post regarding the prototype trucks - your encouragement and constructive suggestions made me move forward to have the prototype produced. Special thanks to Partick at u/Waterborne_Skate for stepping up to kindly offer me the help of producing the prototype with CNC. I ended up going with 3D printed aluminium due to lower cost and quicker turnaround, but thank you all the same, Patrick, you rock!In this post, I will post some pictures and videos to demostrate the 3D printed prototype I received and how it turned out in skating.<figure id="figure-sttr4efx3lzfmdyep" class=""><img id="sttr4efx3lzfmdyep" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23UAXDOaZpmk3EodYkn5SGMt4KRzjFyoTt87l493RsPdFORKaRGHJwhOFQbWT9qm.png" alt="all the printed parts" title="all the printed parts" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="So these were all the printed parts, the matte finish felt good - the texture was very similar to cast trucks." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/23UAXDOaZpmk3EodYkn5SGMt4KRzjFyoTt87l493RsPdFORKaRGHJwhOFQbWT9qm.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">So these were all the printed parts, the matte finish felt good - the texture was very similar to cast trucks.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-ni2m74xklflzfmfymp" class=""><img id="ni2m74xklflzfmfymp" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eyjwBVTNg3g6EieNEeZRSAS7D0Hm6S3lO3F7L8RVPu3Okq7j44lDa4fMaxcwpzA.jpg" alt="The assembled front truck, weight in at 451.8 grams. RS Riptide Cone APS 80A, BS Riptide Tall Cone APS 80A." title="The assembled front truck, weight in at 451.8 grams. RS Riptide Cone APS 80A, BS Riptide Tall Cone APS 80A." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The assembled front truck, weight in at 451.8 grams. RS Riptide Cone APS 80A, BS Riptide Tall Cone APS 80A." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eyjwBVTNg3g6EieNEeZRSAS7D0Hm6S3lO3F7L8RVPu3Okq7j44lDa4fMaxcwpzA.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The assembled front truck, weight in at 451.8 grams. RS Riptide Cone APS 80A, BS Riptide Tall Cone APS 80A.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-n7ryweeovnlzfmkcoq" class=""><img id="n7ryweeovnlzfmkcoq" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1fbOJDar9lYM6t94INyn9ZBUxQHEMfwljj3ndUSNkHsq6dfAhj0vStMelBfzs7O9.jpg" alt="he assembled rear truck, weight in at 460.2 grams. RS Riptide Cone APS 85A (which I changed to WFB 88A later to match with the BS), BS Riptide Tall Cone WFB 88A." title="he assembled rear truck, weight in at 460.2 grams. RS Riptide Cone APS 85A (which I changed to WFB 88A later to match with the BS), BS Riptide Tall Cone WFB 88A." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="he assembled rear truck, weight in at 460.2 grams. RS Riptide Cone APS 85A (which I changed to WFB 88A later to match with the BS), BS Riptide Tall Cone WFB 88A." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1fbOJDar9lYM6t94INyn9ZBUxQHEMfwljj3ndUSNkHsq6dfAhj0vStMelBfzs7O9.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">he assembled rear truck, weight in at 460.2 grams. RS Riptide Cone APS 85A (which I changed to WFB 88A later to match with the BS), BS Riptide Tall Cone WFB 88A.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-s6khqj1hklzfmmhwi" class=""><img id="s6khqj1hklzfmmhwi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/akI1YnBxzNuKmP5BaY5RERd24YsnIeOgL1rYwikNs182udPG3EtvoOIJ02YxI3Ds.jpg" alt="Front truck on the Carver Yago Dora Skinny Goat deck (inner bolts WB 16.75in). OT Fat Free wheels, with two carver cx riser pads, had some light wheel rub when doing deep carves." title="Front truck on the Carver Yago Dora Skinny Goat deck (inner bolts WB 16.75in). OT Fat Free wheels, with two carver cx riser pads, had some light wheel rub when doing deep carves." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Front truck on the Carver Yago Dora Skinny Goat deck (inner bolts WB 16.75in). OT Fat Free wheels, with two carver cx riser pads, had some light wheel rub when doing deep carves." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/akI1YnBxzNuKmP5BaY5RERd24YsnIeOgL1rYwikNs182udPG3EtvoOIJ02YxI3Ds.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Front truck on the Carver Yago Dora Skinny Goat deck (inner bolts WB 16.75in). OT Fat Free wheels, with two carver cx riser pads, had some light wheel rub when doing deep carves.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-bvk9yydabalzfmnsms" class=""><img id="bvk9yydabalzfmnsms" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/bjjF2jHKTZORrz7KefCYbKL37ZrBC06G4pcGSvjpt03jA3gyZq01wpzgHRt6VukV.jpg" alt="The rear truck on the deck. Axle-axle WB 19.25in." title="The rear truck on the deck. Axle-axle WB 19.25in." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The rear truck on the deck. Axle-axle WB 19.25in." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/bjjF2jHKTZORrz7KefCYbKL37ZrBC06G4pcGSvjpt03jA3gyZq01wpzgHRt6VukV.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The rear truck on the deck. Axle-axle WB 19.25in.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-c874l9hu1llzfmrx2l" class=""><img id="c874l9hu1llzfmrx2l" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eK7PnL20HSyUbqm62dORCVvE5XmsLJMQyz8gkLp2Gtnk4zKmgaBamrNGEvE70jL.png" alt="I 3D printed some riser pads with TPU 95A filaments to match the size of the base plates." title="I 3D printed some riser pads with TPU 95A filaments to match the size of the base plates." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="I 3D printed some riser pads with TPU 95A filaments to match the size of the base plates." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eK7PnL20HSyUbqm62dORCVvE5XmsLJMQyz8gkLp2Gtnk4zKmgaBamrNGEvE70jL.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">I 3D printed some riser pads with TPU 95A filaments to match the size of the base plates.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-bs2v28ponblzfmtbou"><img id="bs2v28ponblzfmtbou" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1e0xHTZOKr2i1SaDla3ZS8My8mT3lWTaPPp9WLTx4W3cQfYw7aHoCndjx1YbvuKM.png" alt="This picture will give you an idea how turny the front truck is." title="This picture will give you an idea how turny the front truck is." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="This picture will give you an idea how turny the front truck is." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1e0xHTZOKr2i1SaDla3ZS8My8mT3lWTaPPp9WLTx4W3cQfYw7aHoCndjx1YbvuKM.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">This picture will give you an idea how turny the front truck is.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-de5c56abc8lzfmu503"><img id="de5c56abc8lzfmu503" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/9ePKKPoDcSJy4WUI1pKRhaRIhA49t29PfeI0C0okvx6OU49eJoh2Gqxad1L9QHAg.png" alt="This is the CX front truck turning to the hard limit in comparison." title="This is the CX front truck turning to the hard limit in comparison." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="This is the CX front truck turning to the hard limit in comparison." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/9ePKKPoDcSJy4WUI1pKRhaRIhA49t29PfeI0C0okvx6OU49eJoh2Gqxad1L9QHAg.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">This is the CX front truck turning to the hard limit in comparison.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-h9f4bnaru6lzfmuxae"><img id="h9f4bnaru6lzfmuxae" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2ennjx1Z8jgp7a42Q5ShRK5m42BUk6XwJ4eaRWQXmRuxmE2pclCZraJWRRibjRPM.png" alt="Four wheels still remained on the ground at this angle." title="Four wheels still remained on the ground at this angle." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Four wheels still remained on the ground at this angle." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2ennjx1Z8jgp7a42Q5ShRK5m42BUk6XwJ4eaRWQXmRuxmE2pclCZraJWRRibjRPM.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Four wheels still remained on the ground at this angle.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-hxrbvks6u9lzfmx8s8" class="selected"><img id="hxrbvks6u9lzfmx8s8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20o53J1i3wll1JTMOviVLcVpOq293YXZK8xMJzaNPvoYB8YHJ8emI4AKxQRCLZJC.png" alt="The grinding marks left on the hanger." title="The grinding marks left on the hanger." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="The grinding marks left on the hanger." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/20o53J1i3wll1JTMOviVLcVpOq293YXZK8xMJzaNPvoYB8YHJ8emI4AKxQRCLZJC.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">The grinding marks left on the hanger.</figcaption></figure><figure id="figure-dq7kjhyyjglzfmxxev" class=""><img id="dq7kjhyyjglzfmxxev" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5ZxTnpQKzeV7csAA4zylrJUCNrWMPqvxXvvpvsFZgWESDMn0YTuKDzbpMxn3Ec9l.png" alt="Kingpin nuts are lower than the hangers, so totally grindable." title="Kingpin nuts are lower than the hangers, so totally grindable." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Kingpin nuts are lower than the hangers, so totally grindable." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5ZxTnpQKzeV7csAA4zylrJUCNrWMPqvxXvvpvsFZgWESDMn0YTuKDzbpMxn3Ec9l.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Kingpin nuts are lower than the hangers, so totally grindable.</figcaption></figure>So as you can see, the result turned out pretty good - actually the performance of the prototype is already beyond my expectation. And I'm really happy it worked in the first try.What next? I don't know - maybe I should start looking for a manufacturer to get a rough estimate of the cost for the production (at least to get an idea)?What do you guys think? Pls let me know. Thank you guys so much in advance!

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