How To Use Fingerboard Pivot Cups

A pivot cup is a small strand of tubing or a molded part that is inserted into the baseplate so your trucks will have smooth and precise turning as you ride. In the picture below, the blue piece is the pivot cup.

 

How To Install Pivot Cups

1. Take your trucks apart by unscrewing the locknut and removing the tuning/separating the baseplate and hanger.
2. Place the pivot cup on the end of the hanger. Be sure to push it up the hanger so it does not come loose or fall off. If you are using a long pivot cube tube, you will need to trim the strand to your preference length. If you are using a molded pivot cup, not modification is required.
3. Put your trucks back together. The pivot cup should go into the hole in the baseplate. Part of the truck hanger should also be in the hole, not just the pivot cup strand.
4. Part of the pivot cup may stick out of the bottom of your truck. This is completely normal because Teak pivot cup strands are slightly longer than needed.
5. Put your trucks back on your setup and shred!

Types Of Pivot Cups

• Molded Pivot Cup: These pivot cups are professionally molded and no modifications are needed. Every set of Prodigy Trucks has a set of pivot cups pre-installed, and Pro Duro molded pivot cups are also available for purchase.
• Pivot Cup Tube Strands: If you receive a long strand of pivot cup material, you will need to cut down the tube strand to your preferred size while installing it. Pivot cups are typically a few millimeters long and should slightly stick out when you assemble your trucks.