Next, fit a nylon inserted ½" lock nut on the end of your trucks. These nuts usually come with your trucks, but if not, head to a hardware store and get a set of 4. Each wheel should be set up as seen in the photo. Don't worry about tightening each nut right yet.
How To Replace Skateboard Bearings
By Steve Cave, About.com Guide
See More About:
How To Replace Skateboard Bearings - Wheels in Place
How To Replace Skateboard Bearings - Wheels in Place
How To Replace Skateboard Bearings Photo: Jamie O'Clock
With all the bearings set into the wheels, put your wheels on your trucks. It doesn't matter if you have the graphic side of your wheels facing out or not - that's up to you.
Explore Skateboarding
Must Reads
- New Skaters Guide
- Learn How to Ollie
- Skateboarding FAQ
- Build Your Own Skateboard
- Skateboarding Events Calendar
Most Popular
See More About:
By Category
- About.com
- Sports
- Skateboarding
- Building Skateboards
- How To Replace Skateboard Bearings - Wheels in Place
Also from About.com:
©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.
A part of The New York Times Company.