How much to tighten skateboard trucks?

If you’ve never tighten d your trucks before, the most important thing is not to overtighten them. If you tighten them too much, you’ll break the plastic adjustment nuts that hold the trucks onto the skateboard deck.

This will make your board completely useless—it will be more work than it’s worth to fix the problem. Pay close attention to the torque setting on your wrench.

If you hear the plastic nuts grinding together, stop tightening and re-adjust your

How much to tighten truck hanger?

As with any other part of the skateboard the hanger needs to be held tight to the board itself. You don’t want to see the hanger flapping around when you ride your board down the street. But, you don’t want to tighten the hanger so much that it causes the hanger to scrape the wheels. Set the hanger tight enough so you can feel it when you spin the wheels.

How much to tighten truck shock?

The shock on your skateboard trucks is the spring-loaded mechanism that helps you maneuver your board. It’s also the component that keeps your skateboard from moving backward on flat surfaces. It’s pretty important, so make sure to regularly check the tightness of your truck shocks. Again, tighter is better, so don’t be shy about tightening them a little more. Just be careful not to overdo it! When your truck shocks are too tight, they can impact the

How much to tighten truck axle?

Typically, you’ll need to tighten the truck axle to 5-7 Nm of torque. We suggest you use an impact wrench or power wrench to ensure a proper torque. Finally, after you’ve tightened the truck axle, secure the lock nuts with an impact wrench as well.

How much to tighten skate truck?

The tighter your truck is when it's new, the better. The tighter the truck is, the less it will stretch over time, improving its performance. If your trucks are loose by more than half a centimeter, that could be causing some of your wheels to slip.