Thank you for the sub and awesome comment. We are skaters, and make these videos for skaters. Our goal to educate skaters on the equipment they buy and ride every day.
When you are using a die to cut or clean a thread always use a lubricant like trefolex. Also, you never cut a thread in one pass (constantly turning the die in the one direction until the end) do a half turn or so then back it off a quater turn to let the swarf clear the die (thats why the die has three or more cutouts around it, to help clear swarf out and not get clogged up and jamed). Keep doing this until you have reached the end of the thread. If you don't clear the swarf out it can jam up the die and thread and cut a really nasty notchy/broken thread or worse strip/cross the thread completely, which means new truck time.
good info but not really applicable to this imo. you shouldnt be removing enough material to clog the die as the threads have already been cut; youre only cleaning them up
The axle washer is used as a spacer between the bearing and nut. If you don't use bearing spacers in the wheels the nut will push the inner ring of the bearing into the wheel. This binds up the bearing and it won't rotate. This crushed the shields in one way and pushes them out the other side.
@ClowninAroun Washers keep the bearings from touching the truck and axle nut. They also allow tightening of the axle nut down (with a bearing spacer), so the wheel and bearings can more efficiently.
Thanks. You're absolutely right. But most skaters, typically street skaters, don't use spacers. If you watch our other video about spacers you'll see how most of the time spacers don't work. You have to give a wheel a little bit of movement without spacers, and sometimes with spacers, because they don't always work.
Thanks for the tip. I've rethreaded a ton of trucks and never needed to do it. Everything seemed to work out fine in the end. Your tip makes perfect sense, tho. Thanks
If they are worn down maybe not, but it might help. Since your trucks are new, it's probably from the tricks you're trying. Replace the axle nut too. If you have axle washers on you may need to remove one or both, so the nut can grab onto some threads.
It can be extremely frustrating if the axle is badly damaged. You've to hold it steady and force it one. Sometimes pushing down and going backwards a tiny bit and then forwards helps to grab onto threads. You may need to look at the axle closely and see what may be causes the problem. The close up in the video shows how the threads can get flattened. This could be an issue all around the end. You may need to file some metal away. It's hard to say what to do without seeing it.
If the tip of the thread is so damaged (like in your video), I would go over it with a thread file first (a special tool), then it should be much easier to thread the die on straight. If there's enough extra thread length, you can just put a good 45 degree chamfer on the end of the axle. This would just remove the portion of the thread that is mangled, and the die should go on easily. This (the chamfering) is also done when cutting new threads on a length of bar.
@Blast692 Thanks for the great comment and feedback. Yes you can rethread a kingpin. You'll need a 3/8ths-20 (20 means fine threads). If you're lucky you can find a place that sells the handle and die separately. For just these 2 parts you're looking at $15- $20US. Don't get a cheap complete set. You'll regret it because most cheap dies become stripped, ha. Anyway, it's totally worth the money to have handy, and you may need it in the future.
5/16"-24. The 24 is important. It means how many threads there are per inch. It also indicates that nut or bolt has "fine" threads. However, it's very hard to find the right nut at a hardware store, because they don't sell thin/flatter nuts. They are usually taller and have more threads on them. This causes a problem when there is not enough threads sticking out on your axle for the nylon to grab onto.
Yes we can help with squeaky trucks. A common trick is to use Dove brand soap shavings in the pivot cup bushing. Bee's Wax will actually work much better and last longer. It can resist moisture and doesn't break down as fast. Take a small piece of bee's wax rub it all inside the pivot cup. U could also put wax shavings in there instead. Rub some on the piece of the hanger that goes into the pivot cup. Bushings may be causing the squeaks too. Apply wax on the hanger that touches the bushings.
@916attila I am going to assume you meant to say, "...the bolts [you meant nut] do NOT stay tight..." Is that correct? The problem is the nut. Like I showed in the video the the nuts can get damaged and loose their threads. Also the nylon (white plastic) in the nut gets worn out. You need to replace it. A new nut should fix your problem.
@JustSomeRandomNewb No, the original or old threat will not be damaged. A die was specifically designed for this task. The die is the same size as the threads on the axle. All the die is going to do is remove, or push back metal that is in the grooves, as wells as sharpen the threads. If there is any damage to the original/old threads it's going to be caused by having the die crooked. I assure you that no damage will be caused by the die, if used correctly.
@XzRavingDave Sorry for the late reply. You don't have to take the die out. I think it's way easier to work with because the deck gets in the way depending on the die handle. Do what ever feels best to you. To me, it's easier to get the die on without the handle. Sometimes it can be really hard to get it on with the handle. That's why I take it out.
@Hwiwonkills You can get the Reflex Utili-Tool at a skate shop or online, and get a die at a hardware store or online as well. Ebay has them. I saw a set for as cheap as $10. I recommend the skate tool. You actually made me realize I left something out. The size die is 5/16-24. Be sure you get 24, because this means that the die has fine threads which match the axle. Avoid sizes 5/16-18 or 5/16-32.
@TylerM4197 This happens sometimes while taking the nut off. Basically the threads are not twisting out anymore. To get it off you need to angle the nut as you turn it. Do this by prying a flat head screw driver between the nut and the bearing. Apply some force to the nut like you are trying to pry it off. With your other hand use a tool to try unscrewing the nut off. The nut just needs to angled as much as it can to get it off while unscrewing. let me know if this worked for you.
Actually, it's the bearing spacers that allow you to tighten the nut all the way down. Without the spacer there is nothing behind the inner ring to keep it from pressing inwards. The washers are also used as a spacer between the truck hanger and the bearing, and the axle nut and the bearing.
@Fredrik9730 Filing it down does work if the damage area is near the end of the axle. However, it's easy to mess up the rest of the threads if someone isn't really careful.
@D3spairExE Buy a new nut. That might solve the problem. If you have axle washers on remove one or both so the nut can go farther down the threads and have something to hold onto.
Find them at a skate shop. The dimensions are 5/16-24. The nuts at a hardware store are taller and may not screw on the axle good because it won't grab onto the nylon. Best thing to do is get new ones at a shop. Also ask for some old nuts if they don't have new.
@anindo75 At a skate shop or hardware store. They are nylon locknuts (nyloc, nylock), size 5/16th, Fine threads. I believe it is also a Low or Standard hight. Best thing to do is take another one with you if you go to a hardware store.
It can be very frustrating sometimes. Have patience. Sometimes I find pushing down and going the opposite way (couter clockwise) a tiny bit then counter clockwise helps for the threads of the die to find the threads of the axle. Take a close look at your threads. Does it look like one threads got smashed down into another? See what's causes the issue. If you can find the problem then you may know how to best use the die.
How are the threads. Sometimes truck axles stick out farther on one side than the other. This can result in not enough threads on one side of the axle. If that is your case, you can remove one or both of the axle washers to get better/more threads for the nut to hold onto. See if that helps. Let us know if it does.
@anindo75 I hate to say learn to flip your board better, but that's the only way to keep them from getting smashed up. The threads on the axle are more important than the axle nut. As long as you can get the nut off that's all that matter. Pro's mess up their axles just as much as everyone. Plus who knows how often a pro changes their trucks or axle nuts. Everyone is different. You can get new nuts at a hardware store if you need them.
@DjHottspinz209 Keep the board on its side like I have it in the video, but put the bad side down. Use a flat head screw driver and a hammer. You can try hammering without the screw driver. You want to hammer down at the nut in just one spot. The screw driver might be easier. Put the end of the screw driver between where the nut and axle are touching and hammer down. This will cause the nut to be at a slight angle. Then try unscrewing it again. Rethread and get a new nut. Tell me if this helped.
@Hwiwonkills At a skate shop or hardware store. They are nylon locknuts (nyloc, nylock), size 5/16th, Fine threads. I believe it is also a Low or Standard hight. Best thing to do is take another one with you if you go to a hardware store.
The die on the skate tool is the same thing. But you don't have to have the skate tool either. You can get a die at a hardware store. Not sure if you can get individual sizes though.
I personally would not choose the Silver tool, because they do break over time, BUT that was only because the tool was being used constantly at a skate shop. It's not too bad, but I really like that the Reflex tool has a die.
@14sharpobjects Get some softer bushings and tighten the nut down until the trucks are as tight as you like. If your back truck is ground down more than the front switch your trucks around
@TylerM4197 Is it like this even with the axle nut off? If so you kind of have to pry the wheel off. The wheel sticks because of the truck. Usually it's extra aluminum (called flash) on the axle. It gets between the bearing inner ring/race and the axle. You have to yank on the wheel really hard. Sometimes the bearing will stay on the axle. This makes it easier to try and pry it off. Be sure that you don't damage the seal or shield on the bearing when prying. Let me know if this helped.
@ForeverTranceMusic Do you need to rethread it to get it out of the baseplate, or do you need to rethread it because the nut won't go on? If you want to take it off you can use a file to file away any troubling spots. If you want to rethread it use a 3/8ths die.
Yeah, if the nut is stripped and won't come off you need to apply pressure from behind it. Pry on the nut while you try to turn it. It should grab onto some threads and come off.
Get it rethreaded if you want. We understand why the shop employee would say not to, but if you are skating in a way where you are damaging the axle rethread it so it doesn't get really bad. No matter what you will be able to get the nut off.
@TheSignatureK I wouldn't call it the best if I didn't think it was. I must have offended you. I have had at least 2 silver tools break. The Reflex tool has everything the silver tool has plus a die and bearing press. If you find a tool better than the Reflex tool let me know. Thanks.
Spacers are supposed to be used for both types of skating. The problem is that spacers and wheel centers come in different sizes, so they hardly fit correctly. You also can't tell what size spacers go in your wheels unless you have calipers and a micrometer.
Trucks are made of Aluminum which does not rust. The axle, kingpin, and nuts are made of steel and might rust. The best thing to do is dry everything off after each time you skate. You could put a little lubricant on the axle. The bearings don't spin on the axle. The inner ring is actually stationary. The kingpin and nuts won't rust as easily as the axle so as long as you wipe your board down you should be ok.
Hvordan gor det? I'm assuming you are Scandinavian from your name. Sorry if you are not. I am going to guess you meant to say, "Where can I get those 'nuts' to 'lock' the wheels to the truck." Those are called axle nuts. See if a skate shop has any. You can try a hardware supply store. They don't always have the same kind of nut. Axle nuts are thinner/flatter than the nuts that are at a hardware store. What you need is a 5/16" inch - 24 nylon lock nut. Size M8x1 should work too.
@nazhooskt Trucks can last quite a while. It really depends on how much grinding you do. Without seeing them I can't really tell you if you need to change them. If the grinding surface is really uneven then you may want to get new trucks.
Lol I thought a company payed you to make these video's, but dude i subbed, this channel is great and the skateboard balencing video was just AMAZING, Good work man.
The best thing to do is to rethread the kingpin. You probably do not have a die. Look at the kingpin closely. Do you see which threads are damaged? Try to file the damaged threads. The threads, as seen in the video, may look similar to your kingpin threads. This is why the nut won't go back on. Get a on new kingpin nut. Try to fix the threads. Sometimes forcing a new nut on will help move the threads back as you tighten. Without seeing the kingpin this is the best advice we can give u.
@iba72don It won't hurt. They're a bit important for proper bearings function tho. I've got a video coming out soon that'll cover everything about bearings. Washers put pressure on the inner ring of the bearings so the hanger or axle nut don't rub on the shield or seals. Wheels should use bearing spacers, but the street skating community has totally lost touch/interest with the importance of spacers. The axle nut should be tight when using spacers so the bearings and wheels roll optimally.
Bolt? We assume you meant to say nut. If it is loose it could be the threads from both the nut and the axle. A new nut and rethreading the axle should solve the problem. This works with any trucks.
It really depends on where you look. Online you can find one for maybe $5. It's a little hard to find dies sold in singles pieces. You can find sets between $10-$2, but they may not work very well because it's made low grade steel. Best bet is to find a 5/16 die online with a handle.
Sounds like you may have used the wrong size socket. Hit the socket with a hammer to get it off. It seems like you need to put the wrench on the socket and keep turning it. It's hard to tell what is happening without seeing it.
@916attila Im a little confused as to what you did. Why are you saying bolts? This doesn't make sense. Again I am assuming you meant to say "nut". What size die did you use to rethread the truck axle?
@JesseGierke LOL. Obviously you missed the point of my videos. They are clearly instructional videos showing people how to fix things or learn things. I grab most of the crap from a local skate shop, so I have something to repair on video. I don't ride a deck with razor tail, I don't have damaged trucks, everyone breaks a king pin here and there, and I don't ride a chipped deck. I worked at a shop for years so I thought I's pass my knowledge onto you. You're welcome!
@skateboardtech hey man love your uploads. I was wondering if you can do this to a kingpin also? If so, do you know the size of it? I have indys and i love them. But like every truck, it is mostly prone to having its kingpin grinded and smashed to the bottom (mostly). Know any tool that can cut it a bit? Lol yes im that curious, but you're with the experience and ill leave it to you. Thx man; keep shredding!
Do they turn to one side when you are not standing on it? If so, that is completely normal because when you step off the board the bushings didn't push the truck hanger back to it's center point. Your body weight corrects this. There is nothing wrong, and nothing you need to do. This is why you see it a thousand times. If it's different, then let us know.
Good videos man, helping me get my board tuned up for spring, only thing I noticed was always taught to do a full turn forward 1/4 turn back when using a tap or die.
We agree. Parts get old, so we replace them. Better wheels? Not at all. We tested their wheels and they were the worst wheels we've ever seen. We won't say what wheels we have in the video, because we don't recommend them. They were strictly just for videos. We wanted new wheels to use for our videos. Visually, new stuff is better to look at on video.
Thank you. I also seem to feel it a little when I ride it. So I can correct I with my weight but it means I ain't totally centered. My old Venture trucks did not have this problem. If I was still riding tight like when I was a kid I'd be totally screwed.
Could you make a video on how to fix a free spinning bolt. Because I'll be rolling along and the wheels just pops off because my axle nut isn't tight enough and spins freely. Thanks
@MegaJailbreaker1 Wow that's dangerous. You need new nuts. The more you take the nuts off the sooner they need to be replaced. I can't tell you what skate deck to use. It's almost like telling you what food to eat. Skate whatever you want.
Those wheels were totally new in this video. Unfortunately, the urethane that wheels are made of turns yellow over time. It's caused by UV light from the lights in the skate shop and from the sun. Wheels manufacturers could put UV inhibitors in the urethane to solve this problem and keep there wheels looking nice and white, but they don't.
this guy is the most formal, civilized skater ive ever seen
Thank you for the sub and awesome comment. We are skaters, and make these videos for skaters. Our goal to educate skaters on the equipment they buy and ride every day.
Just watched all your videos back-to-back. Technique makes everything better and you just improved mine. Thanks man.
When you are using a die to cut or clean a thread always use a lubricant like trefolex. Also, you never cut a thread in one pass (constantly turning the die in the one direction until the end) do a half turn or so then back it off a quater turn to let the swarf clear the die (thats why the die has three or more cutouts around it, to help clear swarf out and not get clogged up and jamed). Keep doing this until you have reached the end of the thread. If you don't clear the swarf out it can jam up the die and thread and cut a really nasty notchy/broken thread or worse strip/cross the thread completely, which means new truck time.
good info but not really applicable to this imo. you shouldnt be removing enough material to clog the die as the threads have already been cut; youre only cleaning them up
0:23 I totally have that tool! I saw it at the shop when buying my full setup and instinctively thought I'm going to need this in the near future!
The axle washer is used as a spacer between the bearing and nut. If you don't use bearing spacers in the wheels the nut will push the inner ring of the bearing into the wheel. This binds up the bearing and it won't rotate. This crushed the shields in one way and pushes them out the other side.
@ClowninAroun Washers keep the bearings from touching the truck and axle nut. They also allow tightening of the axle nut down (with a bearing spacer), so the wheel and bearings can more efficiently.
Thanks. You're absolutely right. But most skaters, typically street skaters, don't use spacers. If you watch our other video about spacers you'll see how most of the time spacers don't work. You have to give a wheel a little bit of movement without spacers, and sometimes with spacers, because they don't always work.
Thanks for the tip. I've rethreaded a ton of trucks and never needed to do it. Everything seemed to work out fine in the end. Your tip makes perfect sense, tho. Thanks
We will very soon. We have been getting requests for that and will have one within a month.
If they are worn down maybe not, but it might help. Since your trucks are new, it's probably from the tricks you're trying. Replace the axle nut too. If you have axle washers on you may need to remove one or both, so the nut can grab onto some threads.
It can be extremely frustrating if the axle is badly damaged. You've to hold it steady and force it one. Sometimes pushing down and going backwards a tiny bit and then forwards helps to grab onto threads. You may need to look at the axle closely and see what may be causes the problem. The close up in the video shows how the threads can get flattened. This could be an issue all around the end. You may need to file some metal away. It's hard to say what to do without seeing it.
If the tip of the thread is so damaged (like in your video), I would go over it with a thread file first (a special tool), then it should be much easier to thread the die on straight. If there's enough extra thread length, you can just put a good 45 degree chamfer on the end of the axle. This would just remove the portion of the thread that is mangled, and the die should go on easily. This (the chamfering) is also done when cutting new threads on a length of bar.
AWESOME. Glad we improved your skating and knowledge.
We are happy to help. Can you try to explain more about what has happened?
@Blast692 Thanks for the great comment and feedback. Yes you can rethread a kingpin. You'll need a 3/8ths-20 (20 means fine threads). If you're lucky you can find a place that sells the handle and die separately. For just these 2 parts you're looking at $15- $20US. Don't get a cheap complete set. You'll regret it because most cheap dies become stripped, ha. Anyway, it's totally worth the money to have handy, and you may need it in the future.
5/16"-24. The 24 is important. It means how many threads there are per inch. It also indicates that nut or bolt has "fine" threads. However, it's very hard to find the right nut at a hardware store, because they don't sell thin/flatter nuts. They are usually taller and have more threads on them. This causes a problem when there is not enough threads sticking out on your axle for the nylon to grab onto.
Yes we can help with squeaky trucks. A common trick is to use Dove brand soap shavings in the pivot cup bushing. Bee's Wax will actually work much better and last longer. It can resist moisture and doesn't break down as fast. Take a small piece of bee's wax rub it all inside the pivot cup. U could also put wax shavings in there instead. Rub some on the piece of the hanger that goes into the pivot cup. Bushings may be causing the squeaks too. Apply wax on the hanger that touches the bushings.
@916attila I am going to assume you meant to say, "...the bolts [you meant nut] do NOT stay tight..." Is that correct? The problem is the nut. Like I showed in the video the the nuts can get damaged and loose their threads. Also the nylon (white plastic) in the nut gets worn out. You need to replace it. A new nut should fix your problem.
@JustSomeRandomNewb No, the original or old threat will not be damaged. A die was specifically designed for this task. The die is the same size as the threads on the axle. All the die is going to do is remove, or push back metal that is in the grooves, as wells as sharpen the threads. If there is any damage to the original/old threads it's going to be caused by having the die crooked. I assure you that no damage will be caused by the die, if used correctly.
@XzRavingDave Sorry for the late reply. You don't have to take the die out. I think it's way easier to work with because the deck gets in the way depending on the die handle. Do what ever feels best to you. To me, it's easier to get the die on without the handle. Sometimes it can be really hard to get it on with the handle. That's why I take it out.
@Hwiwonkills You can get the Reflex Utili-Tool at a skate shop or online, and get a die at a hardware store or online as well. Ebay has them. I saw a set for as cheap as $10. I recommend the skate tool. You actually made me realize I left something out. The size die is 5/16-24. Be sure you get 24, because this means that the die has fine threads which match the axle. Avoid sizes 5/16-18 or 5/16-32.
@Mal00fNYC Yes. 5/16-20 (20 means fine thread).
@TylerM4197 This happens sometimes while taking the nut off. Basically the threads are not twisting out anymore. To get it off you need to angle the nut as you turn it. Do this by prying a flat head screw driver between the nut and the bearing. Apply some force to the nut like you are trying to pry it off. With your other hand use a tool to try unscrewing the nut off. The nut just needs to angled as much as it can to get it off while unscrewing. let me know if this worked for you.
i watched all your videos ,saved my money ,now i can buy another deck
Thanks. It's about to get a lot better this week.
Actually, it's the bearing spacers that allow you to tighten the nut all the way down. Without the spacer there is nothing behind the inner ring to keep it from pressing inwards. The washers are also used as a spacer between the truck hanger and the bearing, and the axle nut and the bearing.
@Fredrik9730 Filing it down does work if the damage area is near the end of the axle. However, it's easy to mess up the rest of the threads if someone isn't really careful.
@alienskater135 At the end of the video I said at a hardware store. You need a 5/16th die. Some places sell them individually for a few bucks.
@D3spairExE Buy a new nut. That might solve the problem. If you have axle washers on remove one or both so the nut can go farther down the threads and have something to hold onto.
Find them at a skate shop. The dimensions are 5/16-24. The nuts at a hardware store are taller and may not screw on the axle good because it won't grab onto the nylon. Best thing to do is get new ones at a shop. Also ask for some old nuts if they don't have new.
@anindo75 At a skate shop or hardware store. They are nylon locknuts (nyloc, nylock), size 5/16th, Fine threads. I believe it is also a Low or Standard hight. Best thing to do is take another one with you if you go to a hardware store.
You're killing me Seth. I go them blank a long time ago. I got them cheap just for the videos. Never road them.
Skate shop. Hardware store might have it, but they don't usually sell the same size in height. It's 5/16" inch - 24 THIN.
Some are sold with packs of bearings. Some places online sell them separately. Try your local shop.
It can be very frustrating sometimes. Have patience. Sometimes I find pushing down and going the opposite way (couter clockwise) a tiny bit then counter clockwise helps for the threads of the die to find the threads of the axle. Take a close look at your threads. Does it look like one threads got smashed down into another? See what's causes the issue. If you can find the problem then you may know how to best use the die.
How are the threads. Sometimes truck axles stick out farther on one side than the other. This can result in not enough threads on one side of the axle. If that is your case, you can remove one or both of the axle washers to get better/more threads for the nut to hold onto. See if that helps. Let us know if it does.
@anindo75 I hate to say learn to flip your board better, but that's the only way to keep them from getting smashed up. The threads on the axle are more important than the axle nut. As long as you can get the nut off that's all that matter. Pro's mess up their axles just as much as everyone. Plus who knows how often a pro changes their trucks or axle nuts. Everyone is different. You can get new nuts at a hardware store if you need them.
@DjHottspinz209 Keep the board on its side like I have it in the video, but put the bad side down. Use a flat head screw driver and a hammer. You can try hammering without the screw driver. You want to hammer down at the nut in just one spot. The screw driver might be easier. Put the end of the screw driver between where the nut and axle are touching and hammer down. This will cause the nut to be at a slight angle. Then try unscrewing it again. Rethread and get a new nut. Tell me if this helped.
You need to try and pry on the nut a little bit as you turn it. Hopefully it will grab onto some threads and come off.
@Hwiwonkills At a skate shop or hardware store. They are nylon locknuts (nyloc, nylock), size 5/16th, Fine threads. I believe it is also a Low or Standard hight. Best thing to do is take another one with you if you go to a hardware store.
The die on the skate tool is the same thing. But you don't have to have the skate tool either. You can get a die at a hardware store. Not sure if you can get individual sizes though.
I personally would not choose the Silver tool, because they do break over time, BUT that was only because the tool was being used constantly at a skate shop. It's not too bad, but I really like that the Reflex tool has a die.
@14sharpobjects Get some softer bushings and tighten the nut down until the trucks are as tight as you like. If your back truck is ground down more than the front switch your trucks around
@XxGreatestGrafficzxX New nuts is probably all you need. The old nuts went on so there shouldn't be a problem with the axle threads.
@TylerM4197 Is it like this even with the axle nut off? If so you kind of have to pry the wheel off. The wheel sticks because of the truck. Usually it's extra aluminum (called flash) on the axle. It gets between the bearing inner ring/race and the axle. You have to yank on the wheel really hard. Sometimes the bearing will stay on the axle. This makes it easier to try and pry it off. Be sure that you don't damage the seal or shield on the bearing when prying. Let me know if this helped.
@ForeverTranceMusic Do you need to rethread it to get it out of the baseplate, or do you need to rethread it because the nut won't go on? If you want to take it off you can use a file to file away any troubling spots. If you want to rethread it use a 3/8ths die.
Try applying a force behind the nut with a hammer or screwdriver. This might help the nut to grab the threads.
Yeah, if the nut is stripped and won't come off you need to apply pressure from behind it. Pry on the nut while you try to turn it. It should grab onto some threads and come off.
Get it rethreaded if you want. We understand why the shop employee would say not to, but if you are skating in a way where you are damaging the axle rethread it so it doesn't get really bad. No matter what you will be able to get the nut off.
@TheSignatureK I wouldn't call it the best if I didn't think it was. I must have offended you. I have had at least 2 silver tools break. The Reflex tool has everything the silver tool has plus a die and bearing press. If you find a tool better than the Reflex tool let me know. Thanks.
Did the tool actually break?
Spacers are supposed to be used for both types of skating. The problem is that spacers and wheel centers come in different sizes, so they hardly fit correctly. You also can't tell what size spacers go in your wheels unless you have calipers and a micrometer.
Trucks are made of Aluminum which does not rust. The axle, kingpin, and nuts are made of steel and might rust. The best thing to do is dry everything off after each time you skate. You could put a little lubricant on the axle. The bearings don't spin on the axle. The inner ring is actually stationary. The kingpin and nuts won't rust as easily as the axle so as long as you wipe your board down you should be ok.
Hvordan gor det? I'm assuming you are Scandinavian from your name. Sorry if you are not. I am going to guess you meant to say, "Where can I get those 'nuts' to 'lock' the wheels to the truck." Those are called axle nuts. See if a skate shop has any. You can try a hardware supply store. They don't always have the same kind of nut. Axle nuts are thinner/flatter than the nuts that are at a hardware store. What you need is a 5/16" inch - 24 nylon lock nut. Size M8x1 should work too.
You need to pry it (give it tension from behind the nut) and try to screw it off. That sounded dirty.
Yes we have years of experience working in a shops as well as skating.
Yes. Insert the axle through the bigger opening.
@nazhooskt Trucks can last quite a while. It really depends on how much grinding you do. Without seeing them I can't really tell you if you need to change them. If the grinding surface is really uneven then you may want to get new trucks.
Lol I thought a company payed you to make these video's, but dude i subbed, this channel is great and the skateboard balencing video was just AMAZING, Good work man.
@ForeverTranceMusic No the reflex tool does not have a kingpin size die.
@DjHottspinz209 This will work. The axle is really damaged.
How did you mess up? Did you force it to go the wrong way? You can't fix it if you removed threads.
@XxGreatestGrafficzxX Go to a hardware store and get nuts. 5/16th-24 nylon lock nut.
@RCsuper1 No an an axle cannot be replaced. What type of damage do you have?
The best thing to do is to rethread the kingpin. You probably do not have a die. Look at the kingpin closely. Do you see which threads are damaged? Try to file the damaged threads. The threads, as seen in the video, may look similar to your kingpin threads. This is why the nut won't go back on. Get a on new kingpin nut. Try to fix the threads. Sometimes forcing a new nut on will help move the threads back as you tighten. Without seeing the kingpin this is the best advice we can give u.
How did you put your kingpin in crooked? That makes no sense. The kingpin is a bolt. Can you try to explain again what happened?
Not balanced how? Is it leaning to one side?
@iba72don It won't hurt. They're a bit important for proper bearings function tho. I've got a video coming out soon that'll cover everything about bearings. Washers put pressure on the inner ring of the bearings so the hanger or axle nut don't rub on the shield or seals. Wheels should use bearing spacers, but the street skating community has totally lost touch/interest with the importance of spacers. The axle nut should be tight when using spacers so the bearings and wheels roll optimally.
Why not? What tool do you have?
Bolt? We assume you meant to say nut. If it is loose it could be the threads from both the nut and the axle. A new nut and rethreading the axle should solve the problem. This works with any trucks.
Try to pry the nut a little bit as you turn it.
It depends on your skill level. You can still skate without them obviously. What it does is effect bearing performance.
@TheKoolguy55 Did you loosen the pin? It should come out as easy as it did in the video after loosening the pin.
Not sure where you can buy anything in New Zealand. You may need to buy it from the US.
It really depends on where you look. Online you can find one for maybe $5. It's a little hard to find dies sold in singles pieces. You can find sets between $10-$2, but they may not work very well because it's made low grade steel. Best bet is to find a 5/16 die online with a handle.
ive always wondered what that was on some skate tools...i have so many pairs of trucks that got ruined and now i can go fix them...thanks so much
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Did you get a new nut? Nuts only last for so long when you take them on and off. Sorry, not sure why I didn't say to replace the nut.
Sounds like you may have used the wrong size socket. Hit the socket with a hammer to get it off. It seems like you need to put the wrench on the socket and keep turning it. It's hard to tell what is happening without seeing it.
What came off he tool, the die?
@916attila Im a little confused as to what you did. Why are you saying bolts? This doesn't make sense. Again I am assuming you meant to say "nut". What size die did you use to rethread the truck axle?
We have a video on how to clean and lubricate bearings, but it sounds like you need to get new bearings.
@JesseGierke LOL. Obviously you missed the point of my videos. They are clearly instructional videos showing people how to fix things or learn things. I grab most of the crap from a local skate shop, so I have something to repair on video. I don't ride a deck with razor tail, I don't have damaged trucks, everyone breaks a king pin here and there, and I don't ride a chipped deck. I worked at a shop for years so I thought I's pass my knowledge onto you. You're welcome!
@skateboardtech hey man love your uploads. I was wondering if you can do this to a kingpin also? If so, do you know the size of it? I have indys and i love them. But like every truck, it is mostly prone to having its kingpin grinded and smashed to the bottom (mostly). Know any tool that can cut it a bit? Lol yes im that curious, but you're with the experience and ill leave it to you. Thx man; keep shredding!
@WESTIEandGAZZA Im not sure what you are asking. Sounds like the bushing are too tight.
Do they turn to one side when you are not standing on it? If so, that is completely normal because when you step off the board the bushings didn't push the truck hanger back to it's center point. Your body weight corrects this. There is nothing wrong, and nothing you need to do. This is why you see it a thousand times. If it's different, then let us know.
Good videos man, helping me get my board tuned up for spring, only thing I noticed was always taught to do a full turn forward 1/4 turn back when using a tap or die.
Pry on the back of the nut while you unscrew it. It should hopefully grab some threads and come off.
We agree. Parts get old, so we replace them.
Better wheels? Not at all. We tested their wheels and they were the worst wheels we've ever seen. We won't say what wheels we have in the video, because we don't recommend them. They were strictly just for videos. We wanted new wheels to use for our videos. Visually, new stuff is better to look at on video.
We can't imagine any wheels being worse than Better, even if Mongoose is a crummy Walmart board. We recommend Ricta wheels.
Thanks. You're right, that is a more proper way to use a die.
I noticed the same thing too. You're the only one who mentioned it. It was pure coincidence. Ha
5/16-20 nylon lock nut (nylock)
A local shop might have one floating around that they can give you.
The washers act like a bushing for even pressure on the metal surfaces of the bearings, nut, and truck.
Thank you. I also seem to feel it a little when I ride it. So I can correct I with my weight but it means I ain't totally centered. My old Venture trucks did not have this problem. If I was still riding tight like when I was a kid I'd be totally screwed.
Could you make a video on how to fix a free spinning bolt. Because I'll be rolling along and the wheels just pops off because my axle nut isn't tight enough and spins freely. Thanks
@MegaJailbreaker1 Wow that's dangerous. You need new nuts. The more you take the nuts off the sooner they need to be replaced. I can't tell you what skate deck to use. It's almost like telling you what food to eat. Skate whatever you want.
Awesome. Thanks.
Those wheels were totally new in this video. Unfortunately, the urethane that wheels are made of turns yellow over time. It's caused by UV light from the lights in the skate shop and from the sun. Wheels manufacturers could put UV inhibitors in the urethane to solve this problem and keep there wheels looking nice and white, but they don't.