Royal Trucks 144 Raw (Sold As Pair)

Royal Trucks 144 Raw (Sold As Pair) strike the balance between stability and responsiveness, finished in a clean raw silver that keeps your setup looking classic and purposeful. The natural metal finish highlights the subtle cast texture across the hanger and baseplate, giving the trucks that timeless, no-frills aesthetic that works with any graphic or wheel combo.

The 144 size features an 8.25” axle width, ideally suited for decks ranging from 8.2” to 8.375”. That puts it right in the sweet spot for modern street and park setups. If you’re skating an 8.25—arguably one of the most popular sizes across the San Gabriel Valley—the 144 sits perfectly flush under the board for balanced control and consistent lock-in. Whether you’re skating ledges in Pasadena, flowing through the Duarte park, or filming clips around Arcadia and Temple City, this size offers a confident, stable platform without feeling bulky.

The hanger profile is streamlined with a smooth taper toward the axle, reducing unnecessary weight while maintaining grind surface. The baseplate is compact and stamped with the Royal emblem, paired with blue hand-poured bushings that provide a smooth rebound and consistent turning response. The newly redesigned kingpin sits recessed for maximum clearance, staying out of the way during smiths and feebles so you can lock in cleanly. All grind, no grima.

Royal shaved 25 grams off the standard truck design, making the 144 lighter without sacrificing strength. Hollow axles and kingpins further reduce weight, helping your setup feel more responsive underfoot. Built using Royal’s proprietary Fusion Cast process, these trucks are engineered to be even stronger than forged models, offering durability you can rely on for repeated impact and heavy sessions.

The geometry is refined to enhance turning and pop, giving you a smooth carve while maintaining stability at speed. Hand-poured bushings and pivot cups add resilience and longevity, helping preserve that broken-in feel over time. Backed by Royal’s lifetime guarantee against factory defects, these trucks are built to last.

Sold as a pair and ready to mount, Royal 144 Raw trucks deliver lightweight strength, maximum kingpin clearance, and dependable performance in a clean silver finish that complements any 8.25 setup.

Stix SGV has proudly served the San Gabriel Valley skateboarding community since the late ‘90s. With three locations across Los Angeles County, we’ve been deeply rooted in the local scene. Our Monrovia shop has been a staple since 1997, followed by our Claremont location in 2014, and our South Pasadena shop opening its doors in 2022. Our mission has always been simple: to uphold skateboarding culture and stay true to our community.