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How do you get a wheel nut off a skateboard?

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How do you get a wheel nut off a skateboard?

Use the socket on your skateboard tool to remove the nut on the end of the axle. If you don’t have a skateboard tool, or it doesn’t have a socket, use a crescent or socket wrench. Wheel nuts are usually ½” (13 mm), so use that size. Take the nuts off of all four wheels at once if you are changing all of the bearings.

Why won’t my skateboard wheels come off?

“New wheels are not going to help in the least if your wheels aren’t spinning. Chances are you just have to clean and lubricate your bearings. Then soak your bearings in acetone, nail-polish remover or rubbing alcohol. Spin them dry and make sure all the dust and dirt are out.

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What tool do you need to loosen skateboard wheels?

You need either a socket or a flat wrench to remove these nuts to rotate your wheels and change your wheels and bearings.

How do you Unrust a skateboard wheel?

  1. Step 1: Secure Your Work Space.
  2. Step 2: Remove the Wheels and Bearings.
  3. Step 2B: Clean Bearings (Optional)
  4. Step 3: Soak Your Wheels in Soapy Water.
  5. Step 4: Wire Brush Away the Gunk.
  6. Step 5: Drying Your Skateboard Wheels.
  7. Step 6: Reassemble Your Wheels & Board.

How do you loosen the axle nut on a skateboard?

Use the wrench to loosen the nut, but do so only slightly. Just nudge it counter clockwise and spin the wheel again. If it still comes to a quick stop, bump it backwards again. Continue doing this until each wheel rolls freely.

Why can’t I turn on my skateboard?

Check the tightness of your trucks. If your deck barely tilts, it means you have tight trucks, which will make it difficult to turn. If your board tilts easily, it means your trucks are loose; while looser trucks make turning easier, they also make your deck unstable and difficult to control.

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Can I clean skateboard wheels with water?

Cleaning skate wheels It’s easy to clean your skate wheels using just mild soap (like Dawn dish soap) and water. Just make sure to check your wheels first—if your wheels have metal cores, you need to keep them dry so they don’t rust.