Independent Stage 11 T-Hanger Standard Trucks Silver | 109 (Pair)

Independent Stage 11 T-Hanger Standard Trucks Silver | 109 (Pair)

Little T-hanger, big Indy feel for small boards.

The Independent Stage 11 109 is the smallest Indy, with a retro T-hanger inspired by the original Stage 1. It has a 6.9" axle for small boards from 6.25" to 7.6", so it suits mini skateboards, freestyle decks, kids' setups and retro shapes.

It runs the same 55mm Stage 11 height and materials as the rest of the range: A356 T6 aluminium hanger and baseplate, an SCM435 chromoly steel axle and a Grade 8 kingpin. Super high rebound 90a cushions give a smooth, controlled turn, and the 6-hole universal baseplate takes both old and new school mounting patterns.

Key Features

• Retro T-hanger: Stage 1 inspired design for small boards
• 55mm classic Indy height: clears wheels 56mm and under without risers
• A356 T6 aluminium: heat-treated hanger and baseplate for strength and grind feel
• SCM435 chromoly steel axle: solid and built to take heavy landings
• Grade 8 kingpin: Independent says never break, never bend
• 90a high rebound cushions: smooth, responsive turn out of the box
• Guaranteed for life: Independent's lifetime warranty (excludes trucks ground down to the axle)

Specs

• Size: 109
• Axle width: 6.9"
• Best board width: 6.25"–7.6"
• Height: 55mm (standard)
• Baseplate: 6-hole universal (old and new school patterns)
• Hanger and baseplate: A356 T6 heat-treated aluminium
• Axle: SCM435 chromoly steel
• Kingpin: Grade 8
• Bushings: 90a super high rebound cushions
• Weight: About 315g per truck
• Colourway: Silver
• Sold as: Pair (2 trucks)

What Size Board Does It Fit?

Match the truck's axle width to your deck width, ideally within about 1/4" either side. Too narrow feels twitchy and unstable; too wide and the wheels stick out past the deck and catch your feet. Here is Independent's official size chart for the Stage 11 range, including the 109.

Between sizes? Go with the narrower truck for a quicker flick and the wider one for more stability.

About Independent

Independent Truck Company was founded in 1978 by Richard Novak and Jay Shuirman, the pair behind Santa Cruz Skateboards, together with Fausto Vitello and Eric Swenson, whose San Francisco company Ermico Enterprises manufactured the trucks. The first Indys came out that year, and the brand is still based in Santa Cruz, California.

Today Independent is the truck most skaters picture when they think of a skateboard truck. It is known for a stable, predictable turn, a hanger that grinds smooth and a lifetime guarantee under the motto Built to Grind. From the classic Stage 11 to the lower Mid and the featherweight Forged Titanium, there is an Indy for street, park, bowl and old-school shapes, and they all feel familiar the moment you step on.

FAQs

What size board do the Independent Stage 11 109 trucks fit?
Boards from about 6.25" to 7.6" wide. The 109 has a 6.9" axle. As a general rule, keep axle width within about a quarter inch of your deck width.

Do the Independent Stage 11 109 trucks come as a pair?
Yes. You get two trucks, enough to set up one skateboard, with kingpin nuts, axle nuts and bushings fitted. Mounting hardware (bolts) is not included, so grab a set of 7/8" or 1" bolts if you don't have them.

Do I need risers with Independent Stage 11 109 trucks?
Usually not. At 55mm tall, Independent says Stage 11s clear wheels 56mm and under. If you run bigger or softer wheels, or ride loose, add a 1/8" riser to stop wheelbite.

Are 109 trucks only for kids' boards?
No. They suit any narrow deck from about 6.25" to 7.6", so mini boards, freestyle decks and small retro shapes too. They're full Stage 11 quality, just narrower, with a T-hanger to match old-school styling.

How tight should I set my Indys?
Start with the kingpin nut just snug enough that the bushings sit firmly in the cups, then adjust a quarter turn at a time. Looser turns sharper but can wobble at speed; tighter feels more stable and gives you more pop off the tail. Never back the nut off so far that it isn't fully on the kingpin thread.

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