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Did I adjust the electric skateboard trucks correctly? am I missing something? What is the way to adjust electric skateboard trucks?
I got a lot of theses questions from my friends or Facebook groups, and for those who do not know me or have not looked at About Me page, I decided to create this blog in order to encourage my blog visitors to maintain their electric vehicles themselves, especially since 80% of maintenance can be done by yourself without visiting a repair shop.
Based on this, I decided to make an easy and complete guide on How do you tighten electric skateboard trucks? so that it gives you the correct way and also the necessary advice for that.
Now let’s get started..
How do you tighten electric skateboard trucks?
To tighten your electric skateboard trucks, it is preferable to use the tighten tool that comes with the skateboard (if you do not have it, you can use a wrench suitable for the size of the trucks nut).
Step 1: Using the Tighten tool turn the nut counter clockwise.
This is the starting point for you, and the goal of loosening the nut is to count the number of turns of the nut until it is equal to the rear trucks.
Place the tighten tool straight on the nut (90 angle)
Start rotating the tool clockwise and count the turns so that it is a complete turn when you reach the starting point
Step 2: stop turning when you can’t move the washer by your hand.
After each complete lap, try to move the washer, and when you cannot move the washer, stop
Step 3 :Repeat the same steps on the rear trucks
Step 4 : is to rotate the skateboard tool counterclockwise at an angle of 45 degrees, then try the electric skateboard.
Based on my personal experience, this method will achieve the highest level of balance and stability as well , however its still a personal preference to everyone.
Therefor in the next section I will share with you useful tips you should take into consideration while tighten your electric skateboard trucks.
Tips to take into consideration while tighten your electric skateboard trucks.
1-Tighteness is not Good or BAD.
The tightness of electric skateboard trucks has nothing good or bad. It all depends on two things: the ways in which you ride the skateboard and also your style of riding.
The tightener the trucks, the greater stability you will get at high speeds.
The more you loosen it, the greater the ability to maneuver, but at the expense of stability.
Therefore, if you are riding the electric skateboard on twisty roads or your riding style depends on many maneuvers, it is not best for you to extremely tighten skateboard trucks.
The opposite is true, if you are riding a skateboard quickly on straight roads, it is preferable to tighten the trucks.
2- Your weight is key factor
Your weight as a rider on the electric skateboard is an essential factor that you should take into account because the more you weigh, the higher the stability you need to be, and therefore you will need to tighten the truck more tightly in order to prevent wobbling at high speeds.
while lighter riders might prefer looser trucks for easier turning.
3-Check for Even Tightness.
Make sure that the trucks are tightened evenly to avoid an uneven ride. Tighten the nuts in a crisscross pattern to ensure uniform tightness on both sides.
4-Ride and Fine-Tune.
After making adjustments, take your electric skateboard for a test ride. Pay attention to how it feels during turns, at different speeds, and on different terrains. Based on your experience, fine-tune the tightness until you find the sweet spot that offers both stability and maneuverability.
5-Consider the Type of Riding.
The ideal truck tightness also depends on the type of riding you do. For downhill riding, tighter trucks are generally preferred for stability, while for street or freestyle riding, slightly looser trucks might be more suitable for tricks and turns.
6-Regularly Check and Adjust.
Over time, the nuts and bolts on your skateboard trucks may loosen due to vibrations and regular use. Regularly check the tightness of your trucks and make adjustments as needed to maintain optimal performance.
7-Use the Right Tools.
Use a skate tool or a wrench specifically designed for skateboard trucks. This ensures that you can tighten or loosen the nuts and bolts effectively without damaging them.
How do you know if your electric skateboard trucks is too tight or too loose?
While adjusting the trucks, a question will come to your mind: Are the trucks too tight or are they too loose?
Therefore, in this part, I will explain to you How do you know if your electric skateboard trucks are too tight or too loose?
In order to know whether you are tightening the trucks too tightly or not, you should look at the pushing. If you find it squeezed and swollen, then you may be tightening the trucks too much.
If you can move the washer with your hand easily, the trucks are too loose.
