How to change skateboard bearings and wheels EASILY 

I don’t know why people ride without them.

He couldn't.

I need them

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throw the spacers in the trash.

Or wd40

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Hey, thank you for the kind words! Glad these videos are helpful :)

They're pretty much the same meaning in English too

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If you tighten the axle fully ypu need a bearing washer inside your wheel the washer will take the load of the inner bearing race if you dont have the washer there and you tighten the wheel fully the nut wil basicly squeze the inner races toghether creating a lot more friction if you have the washer there that wont happen and your wheel should spin as fast if it loose and it will reduce the vibrations and the board will sound basicly like a log

man i have never used them but im starting to question that

Just bought a new blind board and it didn’t come with no washers and it rides great no problems whatsoever 🤔

I like a little wiggle in my wheel ya feel

Agree on the 5/16”. Good way to strip the nut. Speaking to the axles… Yeah, that’s the part that sticks out from the hanger. Wheels ride on axles- that’s a thing. The truck is the entire assembly between the deck and wheels, and is made of many parts including the axle.

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You got it!

The real question

Lmao… I don’t even think God knows the answer to this, and he knows everything 😂.

This seems like a weird question, but it’s not. I’ve always faced them flat-out and they seem to seat better when tightened and equipment is new. If your equipment is older and more worn I would just experiment until you get the wheels rolling smoothly.

nope just makes your speed of the skateboard fastest

The ones on the outside of the bearings next to the truck hanger and axle nut are commonly referred to as speed rings (layman’s term: axle washers). The one between the bearings is called a bearing spacer and they’re not a standardized size, mostly because the width between bearing seats in the core isn’t standardized. Fractions of millimeters count in this application. If your spacers don’t match the space between bearing seats you’ll either have slop for your bearings to get pushed side-side inside the wheels or you’ll pinch the urethane and cause drag on the inside plane of the bearings. If the spacer is too short you can try adding a speed ring. If it’s too long you can try sanding the end of the spacer-*sanding on a flat/level surface in a circular motion to avoid creating a rocker/bow on the end*. Also… Drag can happen if the spacers have a thicker diameter too, so make sure the spacers can fall through the core of the wheel.

@@DRY-C0WB0Y Thanks dude!

@@danielfleck9663~ No problem! I should mention that the entire goal is to make spacer, bearings, and washers all snug. If they’re slightly loose (like most people who don’t use spacers) to where the inner bearing race still spins on the axle then there’s no point in doing it. It’s going to sound different too, if everything is snug. The extra play around the bearings contributes greatly to the roar your board makes going down the street. This might be welcome on rougher terrain, but otherwise most skaters enjoy it, so it may not even be worth doing if you fall into that category. Bearings are generally cheap, and not a high failure rate item, so aiming for mechanical precision with spacers isn’t a big priority unless you’re aiming for high speeds like downhillers reach.

Sounds like maybe cheap bearings. If they can’t withstand the force of you putting them on then I wouldn’t trust them to skate on. If it’s because you ride really hard wheels, then try applying a little spit around the core to help them slide in. Do not use oil.

Pliers should work!

Do u need spacers

@@declanb75 u dont need them but they are reccomended

Skate shops will usually have them behind the counter with all the other little extras like speed rings and nuts. The more important part is making sure they actually fit your wheels. The core section between bearing seats is usually about 10mm, but is not standardized or the same with every wheel. If the spacer is too short you’ll pinch the urethane and create drag on the inner plane of the bearings. Too long and you’ll have slop where the bearings can slide side-side inside the wheel. If it’s too short try adding a speed ring. Too long you can try sanding the end on a flat surface *in a circular motion to avoid rocker/bowed end*. Rocker/bow or angled ends will cause the bearings to seat at an angle and cause friction.

Im just a beginner at skateboarding so i don’t know

I mean you should just get bearings with removable shields instead of non removable because you can't clean them at all. So get removable shield bearing with bearing lube. I suggest bones speed cream

@@DatBoiWeezyH I recommend PB blaster, it's available everywhere like Walmart, Home Depot Etc and it's cheaper than any specialized Lube.

Yeah you can use a wrench if you have one that fits the bolts on the wheels. Or an adjustable wrench will work too

Skate tools/nuts are not custom sized, so you can use regular American standard tools. Socket wrenches/ratchet wrenches work best.

If you care about your equipment, yes. They reduce friction between the hanger and inner bearing (the end of the cast hanger is not always perfectly smooth, which is always something to check, but even if so the ring reducing friction by creating a gap), and the outer ring does the same thing with the axle nut and outer bearing. Your equipment will last longer with these cheap devices.

no they don’t. But new trucks usually always come with speed washers, not spacers though. if you don’t have speed washers, usually your local skate shop will have a bin of free hardware and if you’re nice enough and ask, they’ll hook you up with what you need. I hope this helped🤙🏼

also if you look around long enough at your local skate park, you will most definitely find a couple speed washers on the ground here and there

It wont affect my riding right

Nah, I think you'll be fine without a washer. Maybe there will be a bit more friction between your bearings and the trucks, but it shouldn't affect your riding too much.

What is the washer called???

@@danielfleck9663 speed ring

@@falco642 Thanks bro!

Not when they are new, they come lubricated from the factory. If you are removing the Shields and cleaning them, you need to use lubricant. They make specialized lubricant, but I recommend PB blaster. It's available everywhere, walmart, Harbor freight, Home depot, etc. And it's a lot cheaper.

No not use oil to insert your bearings into the wheels. Urethane is “oil resistant”, but that only applies to short term exposure like riding down the street. Prolonged exposure to oil will eventually cause the urethane to start breaking down. If you need a little lube to get the wheels on, just use a little spit- no joke.

I use a 3/8” socket handle to save the axle threads. Looks like a screwdriver, but has the 3/8” socket fitment. Comes with most cheap socket sets. I’ve had the same one since high school. Often handier than using the whole board in tighter spaces like a car too.

It’s a matter of personal preference. Using spacers properly will definitely knock down the barking sound caused by the vibration of a looser wheel setup, but if your bearing setup isn’t tight you’re actually wearing away at your axles and the inside of the inner bearing race, creating more slop. Downhill skaters can create a serious amount of friction if the bearings aren’t tight. Friction equals heat, which can affect the axle hardness.

@@DRY-C0WB0Y so its best to use them no matter what?