Bushings commonly get worn out over time and start making your trucks floppy and unstable, which can cause you to get a lot of wheelbite. If your bushings are split or crushed on one or both sides, it’s probably worth replacing your bushings so you can get some more responsive turns and less flop.
How long do skateboard bushings last?
The average lifespan of skateboard bearings is 1 to 2 years if given proper care and maintenance.
Do skateboard bushings matter?
Bushings are a very important part of skateboard trucks. Every truck is equipped with two bushings – the street-facing top bushing, and the board-facing bottom bushing. Like skateboard wheels, bushings are made of polyurethane, i.e. plastic.
Should I get hard or soft bushings?
Softer bushings will help you turn better but offer less stability. Harder bushings will cause your trucks to be tighter and increase stability, turning your skateboard will be more difficult. You can adjust the tightness of your trucks but only to some extent.
Why are my bushings squeaking?
Bushings can begin to squeak if the rubber becomes torn or dried out. This is a result of natural weathering overtime from the environment and contact with motor oil and other chemicals. Friction over time combined with the stress from driving and frequent movements can compound this issue.
Why are my skateboard trucks squeaking?
When you get friction in that spot from putting a lot of pressure on the baseplates by heavy turning, it can start to squeak. The best way to eliminate this annoying noise is by taking a few shavings of bar soap or wax and dropping them into the empty pivot cup (make sure you take your hanger out first).
When should you replace skateboard parts?
It’s time to replace your skateboard wheels when they are irregular shaped, show signs of flat spots, coning, or major flat spots. Irregularly shaped wheels are very uncomfortable to ride can make the difference in landing a trick or not. Everything needs to replaced at some time, it’s the nature of things.
Should you grease skateboard bushings?
A good thing to do is put a smear of grease, oil, WD40 or dry lube stick on the top and bottom flat surface of the bushings. This just helps the hanger ‘slip’ back to it’s correct position. If you ride your trucks a bit they will ‘break in’ and it will probably sort it’s self out pretty quickly.
How stiff should skateboard trucks be?
For stability while cruising, medium tightness is preferable. This should keep the trucks loose enough for turning. However, tighten the trucks if you tend to skate downhill or plan to do some practice rides on a steep slope or ramp.
How do I make my skateboard turn more?
To adjust skateboard trucks, get a skate tool, or a spanner, and adjust the kingpin. The kingpin is the largest nut on the truck. Turn clockwise to tighten, and anti-clockwise to loosen. Adjust about a quarter turn at at time.
Do all bushings fit all trucks?
Bushing tightness depends on each rider’s preferences, and bushings can be easily adjusted to suit your needs. Skateboard truck bushings are all the same size, and will fit any skateboard, longboard, or cruiser sold on Warehouse Skateboards.
How do I make my bushings softer?
Unscrew the bolt holding the bushings in place and slide them right off. Heat up a pot of water on the stove. Place the bushings in the pot for 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the bushings while they are still hot.
How do you clean skateboard bushings?
Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cloth or sheet of paper towel. Clean the pivot cup and bushings. Rinse the pivot cup and bushings by running the items through hot water.
How do I make my skateboard trucks better?
Use a skate tool or other useful tool to tighten or loosen the big nut in the center of the truck.
- Turn it clockwise to tighten the trucks, getting tighter turning.
- Turn it counter-clockwise to loosen the trucks, getting a softer turning feel.
Why is my skateboard so wobbly?
Wobbly skateboards are caused by bushings being too soft or the skateboard trucks being too loose. With just a few minor adjustments to the kingpin nut, you can solve this problem. It’s really easy to fix actually and some don’t even consider it a problem. Some people like loose trucks and others prefer them tight.
Are skateboards supposed to tilt?
The board should give as you put your weight on the edges. This tilting causes the trucks to pivot, which allows you to steer. If the board does not tilt much, loosen the kingpin nuts on both trucks, making certain the nylon strip on the nut still contacts the threads.
Why is my skateboard so loud when I ride it?
There are a number of reasons your skateboard or longboard makes so much noise. Worn down bushings. Worn down pivot cup. Dried up bearings.
Are bushings expensive to replace?
Normally, a full car bushings replacement costs about $100-$500 for parts and labor.
Is it bad if my skateboard is squeaking?
If you hear new skateboard trucks squeak, check for any loose screws or pivot cups. It’s an easy repair. You can reduce the noise by tightening all the screws. Other than that, you may check out the pivot cup.
Should my skateboard be loud?
So, why is my skateboard so loud?, you might ask. You just need to assess your skateboard. It could be from dry bearings, unstable washers, flat-spotting on the wheels, damaged pivot cup and bushings, or loose screws.
Do new bushings squeak?
Squeaking: Contrary to popular belief, polyurethane suspension bushings don’t HAVE to squeak. They’re just more likely to do so. This all comes down to how they’re made.