Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved skateboard truck for skateboards. The preferred skateboard truck comprises a yoke mounted by a king bolt to a mounting base. The mounting base comprises a socket hub and a bracket. The yoke comprises a hanger and a pivot arm. The pivot arm rotates freely in a bearing unit supporting the pivot arm in the socket hub. The king bolt clamps the hanger with a first grommet and a second grommet. The first grommet is flexible, preferably made of urethane rubber, and comprises an edge circumference and a center circumference. The center circumference is narrower than the edge circumference. Preferably, the first and second grommets are fluorescent.