Bolts are 10-32 UNF countersunk (allen or cross head) high tensile with 10-32 nylock nuts. Buy from a decent fastener supplier and get whatever length you need and save $$$ Wheel nuts are 5/16 UNF 24tpi 'T' or 'Thin' type nyloc Truck kingpin nuts are 3/8 UNF 24tpi 'T' or 'Thin' type nylock
what skateboard does the guy at 1:27 have. My buddy has the same one but idk where to buy at i don't know anything for hardware for skateboards and im trying to buy a Powell Peralta Pro Andy Anderson Heron 7-Ply Maple Skateboard Deck size 9.13 but when i try to look idk what trucks i should get for street skating and im on a budget to $120 so idk what i should get??
What is the alloys that we should use on skateboard hardware. You mention in the video that the regular hardware stores don't have the hardware alloys required for skateboarding. What material (alloys) should they be?
Most skateboard hardware is UNF 10-32 Grade-8 bolts made of 18-8 stainless steel, referring to a grade of stainless steel with approximately 18% chromium and 8% nickel. I remember going to the hardware store as a kid to get replacement hardware for my board, and I would break 2 a day. It was ridiculously annoying, of course I was just getting whatever nuts and bolts would fit and didn't really know any better. Plus buying a full set of lock-nuts and bolts from the hardware store didn't end up being any cheaper than just getting a pack of Independent hardware. 🤔 I'm sure a hardware store would have proper bolts, but you'd have to know what you're looking for. Cheers! - Tim
The width of the deck isn't going to factor into the hardware length. What is going to factor in is how many plies your deck has, the thickness of your baseplate, and if you're using risers or not. If you have a normal 7-ply deck (almost all decks are 7-ply) with no riser pads, you can use 7/8 hardware, but you could also do 1 inch just to give yourself a buffer. I hope that helps! - Tim
The Loaded deck is pretty thin because of the carbon fiber layers, but the truck baseplates are kind of thick, so maybe go with 1 1/8 inch just to be safe.
Definitely don't do that! Just tighten the bolts more until the tapered heads counter sink into the deck a little. You'll have to tighten the hardware bolts from both sides so they actually tighten instead of spinning in place. That's all you have to do, unless you have dome headed hardware that won't sink in, then you'll just need to get different hardware. I hope that helps! - Tim
Really any hardware (except for longboard hardware) should work. Are you tightening the hardware onto a normal Maple deck? www.tactics.com/skateboard-hardware
I'm not quite sure what you're asking here. Are you saying that your hardware is too loose and your trucks are wiggling side to side? Or are you saying your axle nuts are too tight and your wheels don't spin? If your hardware bolts are loose and your trucks are shifting, then just tighten the nut down with your screwdriver and 3/8 wrench. If your axle nuts are too tight, then loosen them just a little with at 1/2 inch wrench till the wheel spins freely. I hope that answered your question. If not, you'll have to be a little more clear about what is happening. Have an awesome day! - Tim
Tactics Boardshop sorry, but what i was trying to say was that the nut holding my wheels are getting either tighter or looser when i ride, it happens all the time and i don't know if there's anything i can do.
@@Setsunai_mo The axle nut might be stripped, you can get some replacement axle nuts that have a fresh nylon lock on them so they will stay tight. www.tactics.com/independent/genuine-parts-axle-nuts-set-of-4/silver
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
It's gonna vary depending on the set up. If the board doesn't have riser pads, you'd probably be fine with some 1 1/4 inch hardware, but if the deck is extra thick, or there are some tall riser pads, you'll have to get longer hardware to accommodate for it. If you want to be really sure, just measure the thickness of your board, along with the height of the riser and baseplate. Then get some hardware that's about 1/4 inch longer than that so the nut has some threads mount onto. I hope that helps! I'm sorry I can't give you a direct answer, but each set up is different. Cheers! - Tim
Im getting independent 1.25 risers, and independent 149 trucks for a 8.00 blind board, and i want to put 60.0 mm longboard wheels. What size hardware should i get? 1.5, or 1, or 1.25?
You meant 1/4 (0.25)" risers right? With 1/4" risers the smallest you can use is 1 1/8 (1.125)" hardware, but you could go up to 1 1/4 (1.25)" just to be safe. Cheers! - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers or not. I assume you're getting a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
The decks never come with divots for the hardware. You have to just keep tightening the hardware till it sinks in flush. But don't over tighten to where the top of the bolt is below the top ply. 👍- Tim
@@tacticsboardshop it was the bushings and i was looking for the singular nut since i lost it. but i ended up just ordering a new set of bushings with already sent nuts
ah im planning to buy another deck and im buying a Independent Raw 139 Stage truck with probably a riser (the smallest one) what hardware should i get..? would "Independent Black Crossbolts 1"" work??
Yep! If you got the Raw Independent 139 Stage 11 trucks with an 1/8th inch riser, 1" Indy Cross bolts hardware would fit perfectly. (1" would be the smallest hardware that would work with the 1/8th inch risers.) 👍 - Tim
What is the function of the risers? Also I seem to have trouble tightening the nuts on the wheels. If im gonna let em spin the nuts are too loose, and if I just tighten them up a little there is no spin at all. Is it due to the bearings being put in incorrectly? They looked the same on both sides. But the wheels fell off when I tried it out and now I need new nuts lol
The riser pads are there to give more clearance between the top of your wheel and the bottom of your deck. This is so that if you turn very sharply or land with your weight on one side the deck, it is less likely to pinch the underside of the deck and put on the brakes. Usually it's called wheelbite when the wheel touches the underside of the deck and it can cause you to fall. As far as the axle nuts go, it sounds like the nuts are just stripped and you need some new ones. Make sure you get actual locknut axle nuts (the ones that come stock on all trucks) because regular nuts (without the nylon lock) wont stay tightened at all. I hope that helps!🛹👍 Cheers! - Tim
With 1/2" risers, you'll need at least 1 3/8" hardware, but nobody really makes 1 3/8" skateboard hardware, so you'll have to go up to 1 1/2". Cheers! - Tim www.tactics.com/skateboard-hardware/rs-1+1~2in
My truck bolts almost always come packaged with flat washers included. Is it advisable to use them between the nut and baseplate, or just optional? Good video, and thanks!
Are you getting actual skate-brand hardware? I've never seen them come with washers. 🤔 Anyway, you don't need to use washers on the truck mounting hardware. 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop It is skateboard mounting hardware (MuirSkate Beasto Hardware). I just received a new pack a few days ago. I don't mind using the washers, just didn't know if it was actually necessary. Thanks for the quick response!
Yep! That'll work, your board might feel pretty tall, you could probably get away with 1/8" risers and 1 1/8" hardware and be fine. But if you ride your trucks super loose or you're concerned about wheelbite, the 1/4 inch risers will be good. 👍 - Tim
If you just have a deck and trucks, then you can use 7/8" hardware and it'll fit exactly flush. You can also use 1 inch hardware to give yourself some extra threads, but I wouldn't go any longer than 1 inch. 👍 Cheers! - Tim
The size of the deck doesn't affect the hardware length. It just depends on if you want to use risers or not. If you're not using riser pads under your trucks, then you'll be good with 7/8th or 1 inch hardware. If you are using risers, then get longer hardware accordingly. I hope that helps! - Tim 🛹👍
Hey I just built a new setup. Running 55mm wheels on Thunder Hollow Lights. It's still on the way. Do you think I'll need 1/8 risers to avoid wheel bite? Therefore 1" hardware. If I don't use risers would you go 7/8" or 1" hardware? Lastly why do most pro street skaters not run risers is it kinda not cool to, or is it because they typically run 52mm wheels and don't need risers? Thanks!
If you like your trucks really loose, then it might be a good idea to have some risers so you're not constantly getting wheelbite. If you're not going to use the risers, 7/8th is the smallest you can use, but using 1 inch hardware without risers is completely fine. There are plenty of Pros that use risers, and it just depends on their style and where they are. If they're the type of pro that does a bunch of tech stuff with small wheels and only skates perfectly smooth California spots, then they might not use them. But if they're skating Portland or UK crust, then they are probably using bigger wheels with risers. There's nothing "uncool" about risers, it's just about your preferences. I hope that helps! Cheers! - Tim
I have venture high trucks with 56 mm wheels, I feel very high off the ground and my hardware is loosening and falling off. I have bones 7/8 hardware. Does the height of the trucks affect the hardware issue?
Nope, the overall height of the axle doesn't factor into it. You only have to factor in the the thickness of the deck and baseplate. So if you have an unusually thick board or baseplate, the 7/8 hardware might not be able to tighten enough to reach the nylon lock. 7/8 hardware usually works with 7-ply decks and standard skateboard trucks, but you could get 1-inch hardware to give yourself a little bit of a buffer. Cheers! - Tim
You don't have to, but you also don't want the hardware bolts sticking out super far like in the thumbnail. If you want to get hardware that's a 1/4 inch longer than the minimum, then that's completely fine. Cheers! - Tim
I'm so dumb I have 1/5 hardware and a normal deck but 7/8 and 1 wasn't big enough so I just did 1/5 is that still okay I mean does it make any difference if I had like smaller hardware
Do you mean 1/5" or do you mean 1.5" hardware? 1/5 would mean one fifth of an inch, and that's not gonna work. But if you mean 1.5 inch hardware, then yes it will work, but it will stick out pretty far and look kind of weird. Why was the 1 inch hardware too small? Do you have riser pads or trucks with a thick baseplate? Sorry for bombarding you with questions! 😅👍 - Tim
What hardware size should I use if I have a 8.0 deck, 148 thunder trucks 8.25 axel, 52mm wheels and no riser pads? Should I go for 7/8 or 1 inch Allen hardware just to be safe?
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies), thickness of your baseplate, and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), and Thunder 147 trucks have a standard baseplate. So with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
Two 1/8" pads (1/4") on a standard 7-ply deck will need at least 1 1/8" hardware. But if you have a board that's a little thicker, then get some slightly longer hardware to accommodate it. Cheers! - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
You can still skate it like that, but I agree that it's annoying when they stick out a little. You're gonna have to find a way to brute force tighten it by either by using your screwdriver or 3/8 wrench on the nut side. If your hardware is stripped and it's making it impossible to tighten fully, then you should probably get some new hardware which fortunately is super cheap. I hope this helps a little! - Tim
Yes, if you let the hardware get super loose, the 7/8 hardware will fall out sooner than 1 inch simply because there aren't as many threads. But you'd have to let it get super loose before then. Usually you'll notice the hardware making a rattling sound long before it gets so loose that it'll fall off completely, so it's not really something to be super concerned with. But if it makes you nervous, then just get the 1 inch hardware. 👍 Cheers! - Tim
Are the plies very dense? Is it a Flight deck board or a fiberglass longboard deck? If the plies are denser than regular maple, it's sometimes difficult to countersink the hardware till it's flush. So I guess just try to tighten the hardware a little more until it's flush with the top. Unless you have dome headed hardware, then you'd just have to get different hardware. I hope that helps! - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers or not. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers or not. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
The deck width won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of your deck and if you're using risers or not. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (pretty much all normal skateboards are 7-ply), so if you aren't using risers, the smallest you can use is 7/8 hardware. If you have 1/8 inch risers, then get 1 inch hardware and so forth. I hope that helps! - Tim
So the board width doesn't factor into the hardware length. What does factor into the hardware length is how many plies the deck has, and whether or not your using risers. I'm assuming you have a standard 7-ply deck (most skateboards have 7 plies), so with no riser pads the smallest hardware you can use is 7/8 of an inch. If you have risers, then you have to get longer hardware to accommodate for the extra thickness. I hope that helps!
@@savannasuliman4789So the board width doesn't factor into the hardware length. What does factor into the hardware length is how many plies the deck has, and whether or not your using risers. I'm assuming you have a standard 7-ply deck (most skateboards have 7 plies), so with no riser pads the smallest hardware you can use is 7/8 of an inch. If you have risers, then you have to get longer hardware to accommodate for the extra thickness. I hope that helps! (I just copy and pasted the reply) 🤝
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
so i can get any hardware for a 8.06 deck? like a 7/8 bolt, would that be ok for a 8.06 deck? sorry im new edit: thank you alot, this video is very helpfull :)
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@SirCulzier Any hardware brand is gonna be pretty much the same. Independent, Shake Junt, Shorty's, Diamond, etc. They'll all work fine. So just get whatever works for the look of your complete. 👍 - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
Talk about hardware under griptape, or hardware over griptape? I say under because you would never put grit under a screw head in any other application.
The bolts should definitely over the grip, because the hardware nuts loosen from the vibrations of riding and need to be tightened regularly. If the bolt heads are under the grip, you can't use the Phillips/Allen head to stabilize the bolt as you tighten the lock nut and the bolt just spins in place rather than the nut tightening. The stickiness of the griptape won't hold the top of the bolt hard enough to fully tighten the hardware. Also, if you wanted to keep your hardware when switching boards, you would have to remove the old grip off the deck in order to retrieve the bolts, and peeling grip is a pain in the butt! 😆 Cheers! - Tim
@@user-pf5xq3lq8i That's exactly what we do! After gripping the deck we poke all 8 holes from the underside so we can get the bolt in there. 👍 th-cam.com/video/c2llhl4Mft4/w-d-xo.html Right at 3:20. Take care! - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
What are colored cross bolts used for? Can they used to differentiate the front vs the back end of the deck with different colored cross bolts for example? If so, what configuration is best/popular or is it a matter of preference? Thx ﾍ( °ω°)ー
It's completely preference. I like to have 2 coloreds bolts towards the nose so I can immediately determine the front/back, but you can do whatever you want. Cheers! - Tim
What kind of bolts are they? Also, what kind of board is it? Some decks that have fiberglass plies or non-maple construction make it a lot harder to counter sink the hardware.
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Thank God this video exist, I was about to order a wrong size,
same lol
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I use 1 inch hardware and i dont use riser pads
That's perfect. 👌
does it work and feel good ?
Same
Smooth video. To the point and contained the information I needed.
This video is so good! Good look, homies
you guys helped me figure out my wheel size and type, NOW I'm back babyyy!
Bolts are 10-32 UNF countersunk (allen or cross head) high tensile with 10-32 nylock nuts. Buy from a decent fastener supplier and get whatever length you need and save $$$
Wheel nuts are 5/16 UNF 24tpi 'T' or 'Thin' type nyloc
Truck kingpin nuts are 3/8 UNF 24tpi 'T' or 'Thin' type nylock
what skateboard does the guy at 1:27 have. My buddy has the same one but idk where to buy at i don't know anything for hardware for skateboards and im trying to buy a Powell Peralta Pro Andy Anderson Heron 7-Ply Maple Skateboard Deck size 9.13 but when i try to look idk what trucks i should get for street skating and im on a budget to $120 so idk what i should get??
Thank you for this vid helped me out a lot 🙏🏽
That was very informative
👍 just on time. I was wondering what size should i get. Now i know. Thanks
fr man yall help me so much thank you
hey! very helpful video thank you so much this really helped, have a great day and keep up the great content.
Thanks for this dope video!
The best explanatory video! Thanks
The video that saved my little pocket money
Thank you
Clear af ty for the solid video
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My old skateboard bolts are sized 5 cm but the new ones I got sized 5,5 cm is this fine or not ? Any information about this ? 🙏
thank you so much man
What is the alloys that we should use on skateboard hardware. You mention in the video that the regular hardware stores don't have the hardware alloys required for skateboarding. What material (alloys) should they be?
Most skateboard hardware is UNF 10-32 Grade-8 bolts made of 18-8 stainless steel, referring to a grade of stainless steel with approximately 18% chromium and 8% nickel. I remember going to the hardware store as a kid to get replacement hardware for my board, and I would break 2 a day. It was ridiculously annoying, of course I was just getting whatever nuts and bolts would fit and didn't really know any better. Plus buying a full set of lock-nuts and bolts from the hardware store didn't end up being any cheaper than just getting a pack of Independent hardware. 🤔 I'm sure a hardware store would have proper bolts, but you'd have to know what you're looking for. Cheers! - Tim
What hardware should I use for a 8.0 board?
The width of the deck isn't going to factor into the hardware length. What is going to factor in is how many plies your deck has, the thickness of your baseplate, and if you're using risers or not. If you have a normal 7-ply deck (almost all decks are 7-ply) with no riser pads, you can use 7/8 hardware, but you could also do 1 inch just to give yourself a buffer. I hope that helps! - Tim
I am facing issues to open a bolts with skateboard t-tool can I use bigger nut size on that bolts to make it easy 😅
Absolutely outstanding video!!!!!!!!!
Which size do I need? Mountain Paris V3 on a Loaded Dervish Sama with a 1/16” shock pad.
The Loaded deck is pretty thin because of the carbon fiber layers, but the truck baseplates are kind of thick, so maybe go with 1 1/8 inch just to be safe.
help My screws keeps sticking out and wont stay flat on my board and its so uncomfortable on my board whenever I do tricks.
Do I use a drill to make the holes wider on my deck so the screws can stay flat?
Definitely don't do that! Just tighten the bolts more until the tapered heads counter sink into the deck a little. You'll have to tighten the hardware bolts from both sides so they actually tighten instead of spinning in place. That's all you have to do, unless you have dome headed hardware that won't sink in, then you'll just need to get different hardware. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop would 7/8 bones hardware work? and sorry what I was trying to say was my bolts wouldn't counter sink even tho I tightened them.
Really any hardware (except for longboard hardware) should work. Are you tightening the hardware onto a normal Maple deck? www.tactics.com/skateboard-hardware
Hi, the nuts on my wheels keep getting tighter or looser and it's affecting my wheels (can't roll or is moving too much) is there anything i can do?
I'm not quite sure what you're asking here. Are you saying that your hardware is too loose and your trucks are wiggling side to side? Or are you saying your axle nuts are too tight and your wheels don't spin? If your hardware bolts are loose and your trucks are shifting, then just tighten the nut down with your screwdriver and 3/8 wrench. If your axle nuts are too tight, then loosen them just a little with at 1/2 inch wrench till the wheel spins freely. I hope that answered your question. If not, you'll have to be a little more clear about what is happening. Have an awesome day! - Tim
Tactics Boardshop sorry, but what i was trying to say was that the nut holding my wheels are getting either tighter or looser when i ride, it happens all the time and i don't know if there's anything i can do.
@@Setsunai_mo The axle nut might be stripped, you can get some replacement axle nuts that have a fresh nylon lock on them so they will stay tight.
www.tactics.com/independent/genuine-parts-axle-nuts-set-of-4/silver
Tactics Boardshop thank you!
I have a 7.75 skateboard what hardware should I get it’s my first skateboard
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thanks man
What about .875 hardware is that the Same thing at 7/8
@@joaniecurtis4425 Yep! 7/8 = .875 👍
@@tacticsboardshop thanks
I remember when rat nuts came out ......had a hex plug that went in the top side, and the bolt comes through the bottom of the deck.
Hi I got a question I got a meepo and I want to change the different color on there what size do I need to buy
It's gonna vary depending on the set up. If the board doesn't have riser pads, you'd probably be fine with some 1 1/4 inch hardware, but if the deck is extra thick, or there are some tall riser pads, you'll have to get longer hardware to accommodate for it. If you want to be really sure, just measure the thickness of your board, along with the height of the riser and baseplate. Then get some hardware that's about 1/4 inch longer than that so the nut has some threads mount onto. I hope that helps! I'm sorry I can't give you a direct answer, but each set up is different. Cheers! - Tim
Anodized vrs non-anodized?
i love looking at brand new indys
Im getting independent 1.25 risers, and independent 149 trucks for a 8.00 blind board, and i want to put 60.0 mm longboard wheels. What size hardware should i get? 1.5, or 1, or 1.25?
You meant 1/4 (0.25)" risers right? With 1/4" risers the smallest you can use is 1 1/8 (1.125)" hardware, but you could go up to 1 1/4 (1.25)" just to be safe. Cheers! - Tim
What size hardware for a 8.0 trucks I’m super new and getting my first board
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers or not. I assume you're getting a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
Tactics Boardshop omg thanks so much I will be getting 1 inch
I cant seem to find risers for venture trucks where can i get them?
Why does my board not have a divit for the head of my hard ware screws and how do I fix it
The decks never come with divots for the hardware. You have to just keep tightening the hardware till it sinks in flush. But don't over tighten to where the top of the bolt is below the top ply. 👍- Tim
I bought 1inch hardware and low trucks and a 7ply deck and will use risers. Will they fit?
The risers are the smallest ones seen on the video
If the risers you have are 1/8 inch risers, then you'll be fine with 1 inch hardware. 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop ok thx
whats the name of the bolt locking the trucks in place ???
The bolts that hold the trucks on the deck are usually referred to as the Hardware. Or are you referring to the Kingpin?
@@tacticsboardshop it was the bushings and i was looking for the singular nut since i lost it. but i ended up just ordering a new set of bushings with already sent nuts
ah im planning to buy another deck and im buying a Independent Raw 139 Stage truck with probably a riser (the smallest one) what hardware should i get..? would "Independent Black Crossbolts 1"" work??
Yep! If you got the Raw Independent 139 Stage 11 trucks with an 1/8th inch riser, 1" Indy Cross bolts hardware would fit perfectly. (1" would be the smallest hardware that would work with the 1/8th inch risers.) 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thank u so much!! this really helped 🔥🔥🔥
What is the function of the risers? Also I seem to have trouble tightening the nuts on the wheels. If im gonna let em spin the nuts are too loose, and if I just tighten them up a little there is no spin at all. Is it due to the bearings being put in incorrectly? They looked the same on both sides. But the wheels fell off when I tried it out and now I need new nuts lol
The riser pads are there to give more clearance between the top of your wheel and the bottom of your deck. This is so that if you turn very sharply or land with your weight on one side the deck, it is less likely to pinch the underside of the deck and put on the brakes. Usually it's called wheelbite when the wheel touches the underside of the deck and it can cause you to fall. As far as the axle nuts go, it sounds like the nuts are just stripped and you need some new ones. Make sure you get actual locknut axle nuts (the ones that come stock on all trucks) because regular nuts (without the nylon lock) wont stay tightened at all. I hope that helps!🛹👍 Cheers! - Tim
So if I have riser pads that are size 1/2 what size of hardware do I need to get???
With 1/2" risers, you'll need at least 1 3/8" hardware, but nobody really makes 1 3/8" skateboard hardware, so you'll have to go up to 1 1/2". Cheers! - Tim
www.tactics.com/skateboard-hardware/rs-1+1~2in
@@tacticsboardshop thanks Tim
What size socket do I need to tighten the bolt that holds the skateboard bearings in place? Thanks!
The axle nut needs a 1/2 inch socket or wrench. 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop Thanks!
Is the srew was 3m or 4m?
My truck bolts almost always come packaged with flat washers included. Is it advisable to use them between the nut and baseplate, or just optional? Good video, and thanks!
Are you getting actual skate-brand hardware? I've never seen them come with washers. 🤔 Anyway, you don't need to use washers on the truck mounting hardware. 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop It is skateboard mounting hardware (MuirSkate Beasto Hardware). I just received a new pack a few days ago. I don't mind using the washers, just didn't know if it was actually necessary. Thanks for the quick response!
I just ordered 1/8 risers, what hardwear should i buy
You'll need at least 1 inch hardware for an exact fit. But if you want a little extra length then go with 1 1/8 inch. 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thank you very much
I wanna ride 58mm wheels, should i get t 1/4 inch risers with 1 1/4 hardware?
Yep! That'll work, your board might feel pretty tall, you could probably get away with 1/8" risers and 1 1/8" hardware and be fine. But if you ride your trucks super loose or you're concerned about wheelbite, the 1/4 inch risers will be good. 👍 - Tim
My hardware is falling out and i wanne buy new ones i dont know witch ones i need i got independent trucks 144 and just a deck ?
If you just have a deck and trucks, then you can use 7/8" hardware and it'll fit exactly flush. You can also use 1 inch hardware to give yourself some extra threads, but I wouldn't go any longer than 1 inch. 👍 Cheers! - Tim
I got the wrong hardware to long and now the nut is stuck 😭. Any tips?🙏
What hardware size for 8.25 size baker deck
The size of the deck doesn't affect the hardware length. It just depends on if you want to use risers or not. If you're not using riser pads under your trucks, then you'll be good with 7/8th or 1 inch hardware. If you are using risers, then get longer hardware accordingly. I hope that helps! - Tim 🛹👍
@ ohhh ok thank you 🙏
Hey I just built a new setup. Running 55mm wheels on Thunder Hollow Lights. It's still on the way. Do you think I'll need 1/8 risers to avoid wheel bite? Therefore 1" hardware. If I don't use risers would you go 7/8" or 1" hardware? Lastly why do most pro street skaters not run risers is it kinda not cool to, or is it because they typically run 52mm wheels and don't need risers? Thanks!
If you like your trucks really loose, then it might be a good idea to have some risers so you're not constantly getting wheelbite. If you're not going to use the risers, 7/8th is the smallest you can use, but using 1 inch hardware without risers is completely fine. There are plenty of Pros that use risers, and it just depends on their style and where they are. If they're the type of pro that does a bunch of tech stuff with small wheels and only skates perfectly smooth California spots, then they might not use them. But if they're skating Portland or UK crust, then they are probably using bigger wheels with risers. There's nothing "uncool" about risers, it's just about your preferences. I hope that helps! Cheers! - Tim
i have 60mm wheels but i don’t want wheel bite. what size riser do you recommend?
If your trucks are on the tighter end then you should be okay with 1/8 inch risers, but if they're looser then go with 1/4 inch risers. 👍 - Tim
I have venture high trucks with 56 mm wheels, I feel very high off the ground and my hardware is loosening and falling off. I have bones 7/8 hardware. Does the height of the trucks affect the hardware issue?
Nope, the overall height of the axle doesn't factor into it. You only have to factor in the the thickness of the deck and baseplate. So if you have an unusually thick board or baseplate, the 7/8 hardware might not be able to tighten enough to reach the nylon lock. 7/8 hardware usually works with 7-ply decks and standard skateboard trucks, but you could get 1-inch hardware to give yourself a little bit of a buffer. Cheers! - Tim
hey can u use a 1 inch without risers i’m getting my first board
Yep! You certainly can. 👍
What size hardware should I use for 1/4 riser pads?
You would at least 1 1/8 inch, but you could do 1 1/4 inch just to be safe. 👍 - Tim
Do you have to use the smallest size posible ? Sorry I’m new to this
You don't have to, but you also don't want the hardware bolts sticking out super far like in the thumbnail. If you want to get hardware that's a 1/4 inch longer than the minimum, then that's completely fine. Cheers! - Tim
I'm so dumb I have 1/5 hardware and a normal deck but 7/8 and 1 wasn't big enough so I just did 1/5 is that still okay I mean does it make any difference if I had like smaller hardware
Do you mean 1/5" or do you mean 1.5" hardware? 1/5 would mean one fifth of an inch, and that's not gonna work. But if you mean 1.5 inch hardware, then yes it will work, but it will stick out pretty far and look kind of weird. Why was the 1 inch hardware too small? Do you have riser pads or trucks with a thick baseplate? Sorry for bombarding you with questions! 😅👍 - Tim
Thank you very much
8/0 deck no risers normal 7 ply deck what should i get
What hardware size should I use if I have a 8.0 deck, 148 thunder trucks 8.25 axel, 52mm wheels and no riser pads? Should I go for 7/8 or 1 inch Allen hardware just to be safe?
7/8" should work fine, but 1" will definitely be long enough. 👌 - Tim
wait im getting 8.25 deck with a 5.5 truck size what size risers do i get and what size hardware??
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
My deck doesn't have the recess for the conical hardware.
Most skateboard decks don't have the recesses, but skaters just tighten the hardware till they mash their way in to being flush. 👍 - Tim
Sweet. Thanks. I'm building my first board. Going to try and learn to skate bowls.
Why my board always get pressure crack
I've never seen and vids on shock plates!
can a 1inch hardware work with a 7ply deck with no riser pads?
Yep!
@@tacticsboardshop thank you!
I’m getting a 147 high skateboard truck so what should I get also my board size is 8.0
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies), thickness of your baseplate, and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), and Thunder 147 trucks have a standard baseplate. So with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thanks man
Does anybody know the standard diameter of truck mounting bolts please? I'm not interested in the length.
Skateboard hardware are 10-32 UNF bolts that measure 3/16" or 4.76mm wide on the threads.
@@tacticsboardshop Thanks man, this single measurement has been impossible to find anywhere!
Everything is stock right now just trying to upgrade it a little bit
How long for two 1/8 pads ?
Two 1/8" pads (1/4") on a standard 7-ply deck will need at least 1 1/8" hardware. But if you have a board that's a little thicker, then get some slightly longer hardware to accommodate it. Cheers! - Tim
I ride an 8.25, (skateboard). what size hardware should I get ?
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
What should I do if the hardware from my old deck arent flush with the new deck? They kind of stay above and wont go deeper, and its quite annoying :/
You can still skate it like that, but I agree that it's annoying when they stick out a little. You're gonna have to find a way to brute force tighten it by either by using your screwdriver or 3/8 wrench on the nut side. If your hardware is stripped and it's making it impossible to tighten fully, then you should probably get some new hardware which fortunately is super cheap. I hope this helps a little! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thanks for replying, i carved the board a bit with a stanley knife and it fits snug now, thanks again :)
if u have 7/8 hardware, will it fall out “faster” than an 1 inch hardware? (without any risers)
Yes, if you let the hardware get super loose, the 7/8 hardware will fall out sooner than 1 inch simply because there aren't as many threads. But you'd have to let it get super loose before then. Usually you'll notice the hardware making a rattling sound long before it gets so loose that it'll fall off completely, so it's not really something to be super concerned with. But if it makes you nervous, then just get the 1 inch hardware. 👍 Cheers! - Tim
I have a 5 ply deck and the hardware sticks out from the top, what’s the cause of this?
Are the plies very dense? Is it a Flight deck board or a fiberglass longboard deck? If the plies are denser than regular maple, it's sometimes difficult to countersink the hardware till it's flush. So I guess just try to tighten the hardware a little more until it's flush with the top. Unless you have dome headed hardware, then you'd just have to get different hardware. I hope that helps! - Tim
Does independent sell hardware?
Yes they do! Happy New Year!
www.tactics.com/independent/skateboard-hardware
Wait I think I ordered 1.25 and I have no risers is that bad😳
It's fine! It's just going to stick out a bit
What size hardware should I get for 8.0.deck
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers or not. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
Tactics Boardshop thank you
Bro i got one of the nuts stuck on a screw and it wont come off
are 1.25 good no risers
Technically they'll work, but they will be awkwardly long. If you're not going to have risers then go with 7/8 or 1 inch. 👍 - Tim
What hardware size do u recommend for a size 8.0?
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers or not. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
Personally I like skru hardware it last longer than other brands.👊👊
will diamond .875 be good for 7 ply
If you're not using risers, then yes 7/8 (0.875) will work perfect for a 7-ply. 👍
Hosoi OG hammerhead with 1/2 riser, 11/2 hardware?
Yep! That set up should work. 👍
@@tacticsboardshop thx
What size hardware should I get if I’m getting an 8.0 deck
The deck width won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of your deck and if you're using risers or not. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (pretty much all normal skateboards are 7-ply), so if you aren't using risers, the smallest you can use is 7/8 hardware. If you have 1/8 inch risers, then get 1 inch hardware and so forth. I hope that helps! - Tim
I want tactics in Brazil
What hardware should i use for a 7.75 board?
So the board width doesn't factor into the hardware length. What does factor into the hardware length is how many plies the deck has, and whether or not your using risers. I'm assuming you have a standard 7-ply deck (most skateboards have 7 plies), so with no riser pads the smallest hardware you can use is 7/8 of an inch. If you have risers, then you have to get longer hardware to accommodate for the extra thickness. I hope that helps!
Thank you!!
Gerards Here it’s frozen and I can’t click read more to the reply.. I’m getting a 7.75” board so what hardware should I get? Help me out please
@@savannasuliman4789So the board width doesn't factor into the hardware length. What does factor into the hardware length is how many plies the deck has, and whether or not your using risers. I'm assuming you have a standard 7-ply deck (most skateboards have 7 plies), so with no riser pads the smallest hardware you can use is 7/8 of an inch. If you have risers, then you have to get longer hardware to accommodate for the extra thickness. I hope that helps! (I just copy and pasted the reply) 🤝
Tactics Boardshop thank you so much🤩🤩
so if i have a 7.75 what should i get?
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
so i can get any hardware for a 8.06 deck? like a 7/8 bolt, would that be ok for a 8.06 deck? sorry im new
edit: thank you alot, this video is very helpfull :)
Yes, the width of the deck doesn't factor into the hardware length. So as long as you're not using risers, 7/8 hardware will work fine. 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thank you
Bro I’m so confused can you please tell me what fits 7.5 deck
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
What should I do if I countersink my hardware?
New board
My board now is 7,75 but I will switch to 8,25 and idk what size hardware to get
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop alright thanks
@@tacticsboardshop also what hardware brand would u recomend me ?
@@SirCulzier Any hardware brand is gonna be pretty much the same. Independent, Shake Junt, Shorty's, Diamond, etc. They'll all work fine. So just get whatever works for the look of your complete. 👍 - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop size 1 is one inch right?
What size will fit a 8.25 deck
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop darn I ordered a 1 1/4 inch hardware😬
Talk about hardware under griptape, or hardware over griptape?
I say under because you would never put grit under a screw head in any other application.
The bolts should definitely over the grip, because the hardware nuts loosen from the vibrations of riding and need to be tightened regularly. If the bolt heads are under the grip, you can't use the Phillips/Allen head to stabilize the bolt as you tighten the lock nut and the bolt just spins in place rather than the nut tightening. The stickiness of the griptape won't hold the top of the bolt hard enough to fully tighten the hardware. Also, if you wanted to keep your hardware when switching boards, you would have to remove the old grip off the deck in order to retrieve the bolts, and peeling grip is a pain in the butt! 😆 Cheers! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop Cut a bolt head sized hole in the grip tape maybe?
@@user-pf5xq3lq8i That's exactly what we do! After gripping the deck we poke all 8 holes from the underside so we can get the bolt in there. 👍
th-cam.com/video/c2llhl4Mft4/w-d-xo.html Right at 3:20. Take care! - Tim
What if my hardware automatically countersinks
Then you're good to go! 👍
I just sized up to a 8.5 and I don’t no what size hardware I should get
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thank you for ur help ❤️❤️❤️
If they would modify the trucks slightly; they could hold the hardware in place and not spin.
I don’t understand this video I’m buying a 8.0 deck and my first time making one what size hardware for a 8.0 deck with a 147 thunder trucl
The width of the deck won't factor into the hardware length. What does factor in is the thickness of the deck (# of plies) and whether or not you're using risers. I assume you have a standard 7-ply deck (almost all skate decks are 7-ply), so with no risers you can use 7/8 inch hardware or 1 inch just to be safe. If you're getting risers just get a little bit longer hardware to accommodate for it. I hope that helps! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop thank you this helped so much
What are colored cross bolts used for? Can they used to differentiate the front vs the back end of the deck with different colored cross bolts for example? If so, what configuration is best/popular or is it a matter of preference? Thx ﾍ( °ω°)ー
It's completely preference. I like to have 2 coloreds bolts towards the nose so I can immediately determine the front/back, but you can do whatever you want. Cheers! - Tim
@@tacticsboardshop Thanks for informing! Much appreciated! Cheers! ～。(っ´ω｀)っ。
Ive tightened the bolts and they wont go flush
What kind of bolts are they? Also, what kind of board is it? Some decks that have fiberglass plies or non-maple construction make it a lot harder to counter sink the hardware.
Is skateboard hardware 10-24 or 10-32?
They're 10-32 with nylon lock nuts. Cheers! - Tim
What skate hardware should i get for an 8" deck no risers?
If you're not using risers, then you should get 7/8" or 1" hardware. 👍
Is a .875 like 7/8
Yes, 0.875 = 7/8 👍