The 10 Best Skateboard Trucks of 2023
By: Steve Settles: Skate Buyer | June 1, 2023
Unlike most organized sports, skateboarding will never be fenced in by the confines of a defined set of rules. On the contrary, skateboarding's inherent roaming freedom encourages you to rip exactly how you see fit, on whatever terrain or obstacle you prefer. In no individual skate product is this freedom more apparent than in the wide variety of skateboard trucks on the market today. Most trucks on this list can be further customized and broken in to skate exactly to each skater's specifications. So whether you prefer your turn to be stable and anchored, deep and smooth, or loose and chaotic, there's something on this best skateboard trucks list for you.
New This Year:
As the world of skateboarding continues to evolve, 2023 brings no major changes in terms of technology or design. However, you'll find a handful of redesigns, along with fine-tuned classics from our friends at Ace, Independent, Thunder, and more. Be sure to consider how factors like truck height, weight, and varying materials will affect your skating when choosing skateboard trucks. That being said, there truly isn't an option on this list that you can't customize to your preferred feel with just a few minor tweaks. Dive in and enjoy!
Ace AF1 44 Skateboard Trucks
The all-new Ace AF1 44 Skateboard Truck offers refined strength and performance thanks to Ace's proprietary AF1 casting process. Not only does the truck bring a 70% increase in structural integrity, but it also has updated measurements to fit better across decks that are 8.125" to 8.3" wide.
| Recommended Board Width (in) | Weight (g) | Original Price |
| 8.125" - 8.3" | 394 | $29.95 |
Independent 149 Stage 11 Silver Skateboard Trucks
If you're lookin' for a high performance truck for all types of skateboarding, then look no further. The Independent 149 Stage 11 Silver Skateboard Truck feature a new and improved no Hang-Up-Yoke for grind tricks, superior turning and stability, and less wheel bite. Made in the USA and guaranteed for life, there's no reason not to check out the Independent 149 Stage 11 Silver Skateboard Truck.
| Recommended Board Width (in) | Weight (g) | Original Price |
| 8.2 - 8.5 | 394 | $26.95 |
Independent 151 Stage 4 Polished Skateboard Trucks
Designed to support your every move on board, the Independent 151 Stage 4 Polished Skateboard Truck is a high-performance truck designed for riders looking for ultimate precision and durability. With its polished finish, it looks sleek and resists corrosion and wear over time. Remember, only one truck is included, so be sure to grab two if you need 'em!
| Recommended Board Width (in) | Weight (g) | Original Price |
| 8.625 | 410 | $24.95 |
Independent 149 Stage 11 Hollow Silver Skateboard Trucks
The Independent 149 Stage 11 Hollow Silver Skateboard Truck provides all the dependability and responsive turning you expect from an Indy truck, but in a crazy lightweight build that makes tricking and flipping that much easier.
| Recommended Board Width (in) | Weight (g) | Original Price |
| 8.25 - 8.75 | 369 | $29.95 |
Krux 7.60 K5 Polished Silver Trucks
The new Krux 7.60 K5 Polished Silver Truck features a new pivot cup shape for quicker turning, along with a re-designed hanger and baseplate. Turn your skating up a notch with the K5s!
| Recommended Board Width (in) | Weight (g) | Original Price |
| 7.35 - 7.85 | 331 | $19.95 |
Independent 144 Stage 11 Forged Hollow Silver Skateboard Trucks
Built with Indy's legendary attention to durability but 10% lighter than the standard Stage 11 series, the Independent 144 Stage 11 Forged Hollow Silver Skateboard Truck delivers performance on every front.
| Recommended Board Width (in) | Weight (g) | Original Price |
| 8.0-8.5 | 348.3 | $33.95 |
Venture Polished 5.8 Skateboard Trucks
Turny, grindy, and shiny: the Venture Polished 5.8 Skateboard Truck has everything you're looking for. This model is a bit higher, for the bigger wheels you'll put on your bigger board.
| Recommended Board Width (in) | Weight (g) | Original Price |
| 8.25 - 8.75 | 379.8 | $18.95 |
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The Selection Process:
Our skate buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things skateboard stemming from years of experience in the skateboard industry in tandem with their countless hours on a board. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Steve Settles
I knew Santa Claus was real when a shiny new complete skateboard was waiting for me under the tree in the winter of ’92. Skateboarding has been in my life ever since. Somehow I have been lucky enough to work in the skateboard community since legally possible. Started behind the counter selling skateboards, moved up to store manager of a retail location, recruited to work in Event Marketing running the largest amateur skateboard contest in the US, then landed the job at evo with opening and managing Seattle’s only indoor skatepark – All Together Skatepark.After the first 5 years of running All Together Skatepark, I slowly started taking on buying responsibilities for evo skate products and have most recently moved to buying full time. Skateboarding has taught me to look at the world differently and openly by breaking down all barriers of age, race, gender, and culture. Skateboarding is for all humans. For that perspective, I am forever grateful!