The Ronin’s work better because they have two pins which prevent the truck from wallowing around.
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and no motor mount fits perfectly on them because they are cast. My argument for just saying screw it and machining the ollin trucks for calibers anyways is that, at least to me as a consumer, the majority of the DIY builders are finding a way to make it work with caliber clones. Ollin mounts are quite obviously the most superior mount, and I would totally sand down another corner of a credit card to make them fit on my cheap trucks.
Im not arguing that Ronins arent better, its just that Ive literally never NEEDED to upgrade my caliber clone because, while there are better alternatives, it was $20 and I have literally had 0 problems with my clones, which is why I havent upgraded. You can have a BMW rep set up outside a Toyota dealership and he’ll probably convince 100% of the people that BMWs are better in every way, but most people will still just buy a Toyota.
I also want to clarify that I dont think Ollin is making a mistake, only greiving that mounts arent something I can just painlessly upsell people on because they require other specific components to be of use. Any time somebody had questions about a speed controller I could sing till the cows came home about how excellent Ollin product and costumer service is and can easily justify the premium for a chaka vesc because its as easy as swapping out just one item the the shopping cart
I step it down with rounded corners, The area under the mount actual has very little material removed, not full circle. just the corners have been rounded. Ronins also have very high quality steel axles. Makes a very big difference in strength.
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Another detail finished!
The idler is no longer just a stack of bearings. Really brings the fit and finish up another notch. Should be able to bang these out quickly on our lathe.
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Replaceable axle(s) also to provide longevity for the initial investment 
Nice! is it pressed fit onto the bearings?
Machuahuitl is a helluva name. Nice to see you moving in that direction.
What keeps the idler sleeve from moving laterally?
A bearing seat has been cut into both sides with a bushing/spacer also on the idler spindle so you can torque it down without binding the bearings.
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That looks fantastic, nice work.
anything special about the trucks except for the precision look?
most “precision trucks” stand no chance against the steering precision of cast ronins, because they are just pretty much slightly lighter normal trucks with good looks.
I never said I was not using the ronin baseplates.
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@whitepony the main difference you will find in machined trucks with threaded axles is they will be “true”. Virtually all cast trucks are not exactly straight, brand new cast trucks are almost always bent or out of alignment. A tighter tolerance on axle thickness also plays a big role in reducing slop in your bearings.
Here is a good write up on the “precision” of cast trucks. https://nelsonlongboards.com/blogs/blog/15642889-how-precise-are-your-cast-trucks-the-longboard-truck-showdown-part-1
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Put me down for a set of precision when you get them. Being a heavier rider I can part with a couple $$$ for the peace of mind of CNC solid billet 
hah, its getting hot in here! 
Milling 4140 hardened chromoly axles. I think we will install these with the help of some heli-coil inserts since we are using fine threads. I see a CNC lathe in our future! 
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Pictures don’t do this board justice, so clean! Good look at both sides of our new mount adjusted a ready for action.
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God damn that looks good on the ronins.
Shiny and CHROME!
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