Skateboarding is a great way to get around and have some fun, but if your trucks aren’t tight enough, you’ll find yourself wobbling all over the place.
A loose truck can ruin your skateboarding experience and make it difficult to control your board.
In this article, we will teach you how to tighten your skateboard trucks using a few simple tools. We’ll also discuss why it’s important to keep your trucks tightened up and how to tell if they’re too loose or too tight.
How to Tighten Skateboard Trucks – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
The first step is to open the top bolt. This is the part that holds the upper bearing in place. With your board upside down, undo the nut that secures the bolt to the underside of the skateboard deck.
Step 2
Next, remove the bolt itself by pulling on the top nut, which should then come off as well.
Step 3
Once the bolt is removed, the upper bearing is free to move. To fix the problem, it needs to be pushed back into position by hand, then secured by tightening the top nut. While some trucks have this nut located on the underside of the board, others have the nut on top of the board, requiring the use of an Allen wrench. This step can also be done without a wrench by turning the nut clockwise, pulling it out, and then pressing it into place. After tightening the top nut, the upper bearing is now locked in place and won’t move again.
Step 4
When the truck is tight, you can feel it through the deck. If it feels tight, but not tight enough to hold you in place when you skate, the top bearing is too loose. This may be caused by improper tightening of the bolts that hold the top bearing in place. To fix this, you’ll need to tighten the bolts that secure the upper bearing.
To tighten the bolts, you will need to loosen the nuts that secure them to the board, then tighten the bolts by pulling on them. Once you have done this, retighten the nuts and you’ll be good to go.
Step 5
The final step is to check the tightness of your trucks by skating on them. If they’re still too loose, you can repeat steps 1-4 until they’re tight enough.
It’s important to keep your trucks tightened up because a loose truck can cause you to lose control of your skateboard and lead to an accident. If you’re not sure how tight to make your trucks, it’s always better to err on the side of caution and make them too tight rather than too loose.
Why is it Important to Keep Your Skateboard Trucks Tight?
Skateboard trucks are responsible for the turning of your board. The trucks are mounted on the underside of the deck and are what allows your wheels to rotate.
If your trucks are loose, it will be difficult to control your skateboard and you may find yourself wobbling all over the place. A loose truck can also cause your wheels to come off, which can be dangerous.
It’s important to keep your trucks tightened up so that you can have a safe and enjoyable skateboarding experience.
How to Tell if Your Skateboard Trucks are Too Loose or Too Tight?
If your trucks are too loose, you’ll find it difficult to control your skateboard and you may wobble around a lot. This can be dangerous and you may end up falling off your board.
If your trucks are too tight, you won’t be able to turn as easily and your skateboard may not be as responsive. You’ll also find it more difficult to do tricks.
The best way to find out if your trucks are too loose or too tight is to experiment and try different levels of tightness. Start with your trucks slightly loose and tighten them gradually until you find the perfect level of tightness for you.
Once you’ve found the perfect level of tightness, make sure to check your trucks regularly to make sure they haven’t become too loose or too tight.
Keeping your skateboard trucks tight is important for a safe and enjoyable skateboarding experience. Follow the steps above to make sure your trucks are at the perfect level of tightness.
Final Thoughts
Tightening your trucks is a simple process that can be done in a few minutes. By following the steps above, you can ensure that your trucks are tight and won’t cause you to lose control of your skateboard.
We hope this article was helpful in teaching you how to tighten your skateboard trucks. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below and we’ll do our best to help you out.
Happy skating!
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