{"id":124500,"date":"2016-12-19T12:25:52","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T11:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.skatedeluxe.com\/blog\/en\/?page_id=124500"},"modified":"2020-04-17T18:17:50","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T16:17:50","slug":"hardware-nuts-bolts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/skatedeluxe.com\/blog\/en\/wiki\/skateboarding\/skateboard-wiki\/hardware-nuts-bolts\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything about Skateboard Nuts &#038; Bolts &#8211; Wiki"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post clearfix padding-bottom\">\r\n<div data-magellan-expedition=\"destination_threshold:85;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li data-magellan-arrival=\"bolts-general-info\"><a title=\"Bring me to - Nuts &#038; Bolts | General Info\" href=\"#bolts-general-info\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" ><strong>1. General Info<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li data-magellan-arrival=\"bolts-types\"><a title=\"Bring me to - Types of Bolts\" href=\"#bolts-types\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" ><strong>2. Types of Bolts<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n    <li data-magellan-arrival=\"bolts-length\"><a title=\"Bring me to - Getting the right length\" href=\"#bolts-length\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" ><strong>3. The right Bolt Length<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"bolts-general-info\" class=\"post clearfix padding-bottom\">\r\n    <div class=\"hide-for-small large-2 columns\">\r\n        <div class=\"date-day\">1<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"date-month\">Skateboard Nuts &#038; Bolts: General Info<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"large-10 columns\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"margin-bottom\">1. Skateboard Nuts &#038; Bolts: General Info<\/h2>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"medium-12 columns\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"medium-6 columns\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hide-for-small-only\">\r\n                <div class=\"flex-video\">\r\n                <iframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/QiMoXQCGCV0?&amp;start=34\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/QiMoXQCGCV0?&amp;start=34\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                <p align=\"center\">\r\n                <small>Don&#8217;t feel like reading all that? Get the most important information about skateboard nuts &#038; bolts in this video!<\/small>\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"show-for-small-only\">\r\n            <div class=\"small-8 small-offset-2 columns\">\r\n            <p align=\"center\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QiMoXQCGCV0&#038;t=34s\" title=\"skatedeluxe Buyer's Guide | Nuts &#038; Bolts\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/youtube-play-button-mobile-view-wiki-videos.jpg\" alt=\"skatedeluxe Buyer's Guide | Nuts &#038; Bolts\"><small>Don&#8217;t feel like reading all that? Get the most important information about skateboard nuts &#038; bolts in this video!<\/small><\/a>\r\n            <\/p>  \r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                \r\n\r\n            <p align=\"justify\">\r\n            <a href=\"\/en\/skateboard-hardware\" title=\"Skateboard Hardware at skatedeluxe\">Bolt packs, hardware, shorties or simply nuts and bolts<\/a>, connect the skateboard deck to the trucks, and are thus a very crucial part of your skateboard setup. \r\n            Here, you can learn about the different kinds of bolt packs and how to find the right bolt length. \r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h3>But do they really have to be skateboard nuts and bolts?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p align=\"justify\">\r\n    You really shouldn\u2019t use the nuts and bolts from your parents\u2019s toolbox to assemble your board. \r\n    The hardware in skateboard bolt packs is specifically made to fit perfectly in the holes in your deck as well as into your trucks. \r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p align=\"justify\">\r\n    Additionally, these mounting kits include self-locking nuts, which largely prevent them from loosening due to strong vibrations or tension.  \r\n    Nevertheless, after your first couple of rounds, you should check to make sure your nuts are still tight. It\u2019s possible that they\u2019ll have to be tightened again. After that, however, everything should remain snug and secure. \r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"bolts-types\" class=\"post clearfix padding-bottom\">\r\n    <div class=\"hide-for-small large-2 columns\">\r\n        <div class=\"date-day\">2<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"date-month\">Nuts &#038; Bolts: Types of Bolts<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"large-10 columns\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"margin-bottom\">2. What types of bolts are there in skateboarding?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p align=\"justify\">\r\n    You can find bolt packs in different lengths and shapes. The type of bolts you ultimately want to use, is simply a matter of taste. \r\n    In recent years, Allen (or socket) bolts have gained popularity over Phillips head for aesthetic reasons. \r\n    <\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <blockquote> \r\n    The best way to tighten nuts and bolts is by using a skate tool. \r\n    Skate tools contain both Phillips and Allen, and also have the matching Allen key for the mounting nuts, kingpin nuts, and the axle nuts. \r\n    <\/blockquote> \r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"small-12 columns\">\r\n        <h3>Phillips Bolts:<\/h3>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"medium-8 columns\">\r\n        <p>\r\n        Phillips bolts have a head with a cross-shaped socket. You can easily tighten these with a suitable Phillips screwdriver or the Phillips attachment of a skate tool.    \r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"medium-4 columns\">\r\n        &nbsp;\r\n        <a class=\"button-auto\" title=\"Phillips Bolts at the skatedeluxe Skate Shop\" target=\"blank\" href=\"\/en\/skateboard-hardware?eav=240\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phillips Bolt Packs in the Shop<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"small-12 columns\">\r\n        <h3>Allen Bolts:<\/h3>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"medium-8 columns\">\r\n        <p>\r\n        Allen bolts have a head with a special 6-sided, hexagonal socket. Allen keys can be found in any skate tool and come with most Allen-bolt packs.        \r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"medium-4 columns\">\r\n        &nbsp;\r\n        <a class=\"button-auto\" title=\"Allen Bolts Packs at skatedeluxe\" target=\"blank\" href=\"\/en\/skateboard-hardware?eav=241\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Allen Bolt Packs in the Shop<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<!--     <div class=\"row\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"small-12 columns\">\r\n        <h3>Random Bolts:<\/h3>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"medium-8 columns\">\r\n        <p>\r\n        Random bolts need to be hammered into a deck. \r\n        The grooves in these bolts cause them to be wedged and secured into the board. Simply use a skate tool to tighten the nuts, and you\u2019re done!    \r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"medium-4 columns\">\r\n        &nbsp;\r\n        <a class=\"button-auto\" title=\"Random Bolts at skatedeluxe\" target=\"blank\" href=\"\/en\/bolt-packs?keyword=random\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Random Bolt Packs<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div> -->\r\n    \r\n    <h3>Countersunk vs. Raised Head Bolts<\/h3>\r\n    \r\n    <p align=\"justify\">\r\n    When browsing through our skate shop you&#8217;ll find both countersunk and raised head bolts. Don\u2019t panic though! To skate, you only need countersunk bolts. This type of bolt is set in the deck to form a smooth surface that won\u2019t interfere with your skating. Raised head bolts are especially suited for drop-through longboards and special materials in longboard construction.\r\n    <br><br>\r\n    <span class=\"h5\">\u2022 Remember: For skateboarding always stick to <a href=\"\/en\/skateboard-hardware?eav=109\" title=\"countersunk bolts at skatedeluxe\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">countersunk bolts!<\/a> <\/span>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"bolts-length\" class=\"post clearfix padding-bottom\">\r\n    <div class=\"hide-for-small large-2 columns\">\r\n        <div class=\"date-day\">3<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"date-month\">Nuts &#038; Bolts &#8211; The right length<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"large-10 columns\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"margin-bottom\">3. How to get the right length for your skateboard setup!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    \r\n    <p align=\"justify\">\r\n    Selecting the right bolt length is fairly simple. \r\n    If you skate without shock or riser pads, you will only ever need 7\/8\u201d \u2013 1\u201d bolts.      \r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p align=\"justify\">\r\n    If you use standard shock pads, with a height of 1\/8\u201d, you\u2019ll need 1\u201d \u2013 1 1\/8\u201d long bolts. \r\n    The higher your shock pads, the longer your bolts need to be, of course. \r\n    <\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>\r\n    <table>\r\n    \r\n        <thead>\r\n            <tr>\r\n            <th>Setup<\/th>\r\n            <th>Bolt Length<\/th>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        \r\n        <tbody>\r\n            <tr>\r\n                <td>without Shock Pads<\/td>\r\n                <td>7\/8\u201c \u2013 1\u201c Bolts<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n            \r\n            <tr>\r\n                <td>1\/8\u201c Shock Pads<\/td>\r\n                <td>1\u201c \u2013 1 1\/8\u201c Bolts<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n            \r\n            <tr>\r\n                <td>1\/4\u201c Riser Pads<\/td>\r\n                <td>1 1\/4&#8243; Bolts<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n            \r\n            <tr>\r\n                <td>1\/2\u201c Riser Pads<\/td>\r\n                <td>1 1\/2&#8243; Bolts<\/td>\r\n            <\/tr>\r\n            \r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n    \r\n    <\/table>\r\n    <\/p>\r\n                \r\n    <p align=\"justify\">\r\n    <small>\r\n    Helpful Hint #1: If you\u2019re looking for hardware for your longboard, check out our page on <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/wiki\/longboarding\/\" title=\"skatedeluxe Longboard Wiki\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Longboards.<\/a>\r\n    <\/small>\r\n    <\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p align=\"justify\">\r\n    <small>\r\n    Helpful Hint #2: All of the bolt packs you\u2019ll find in our shop will fit in your deck and work with your trucks. 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