Remove Stuck Skateboard Truck Hardware Bolts

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Easily take off stuck, stripped, or rusty skateboard truck hardware.
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Sometimes the mounting hardware bolts can strip or become stuck on a skateboard. Some people try to saw them off, but there is an easier way to remove stuck skate hardware quickly without causing any damage to the deck.
There are 2 different sizes for commonly used cross head or Phillips head screw drivers. Skate hardware requires a size number 2 screw driver or size 2 phillips head bit.
All you need is a screw/drill gun, a 5/32 drill bit, and a 3/16 drill bit.
Step 1:
Clamp or hold the nut on the end of the bolt. Drill into the head of the bolt about 1/8th of an inch using the 5/32 drill bit.
Step 2:
Using the 3/16 bit, drill into the hole you made using the 5/32 bit until the head of the bolt comes off.
If the head of the bolt is becomes stuck on the drill bit holt it with a pliers and twist the head off of the drill bit.
This method works for all skateboard hardware including street skateboards, downhill and longboard skateboards.
If you have any questions about this video or anything skate related send us a message through our channel. You can also find a lot more skateboard info at RatVision.com

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@jochmus4070 7 жыл бұрын

1:48 for some reason I was blowing at the screen

@Ayalarunescape 8 жыл бұрын

i didn't have a drill so i had to use a hammer and chisel to cut the bolt off and it only took five hours.

@RatVision 8 жыл бұрын

+Sergio Ayala You could have used a gig saw blade between the truck base plate and deck.

@ADCFproductions 7 жыл бұрын

I love the dedication, to use a hammer for 5 hours XDD

@Ayalarunescape 7 жыл бұрын

I was smoking on my bong for most of the 5 hours so it wasn't so bad

@ADCFproductions 7 жыл бұрын

Sergio Ayala " Blowfishin' this up!" Still impressive xD

@slickgoat2584 5 жыл бұрын

you know just “ONLY” five hours like its whatever

@ethan1690 7 жыл бұрын

this saved my life!! i unscrewed all my hardware exept one stripped. i tried everything and this helps so much thank you

@blakeantoshka8820 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@GameCentralTactics 10 жыл бұрын

I wanna see you skate.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

Glad you got it taken care of and that the video helped.

@adamitinerant 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks a mill for the reply. Your vids are great. In the end I hack-sawed a new groove in to the bolt-head and then used a regular screwdriver, which worked too. Just finished re-gripping it too with your griptape video for guidance. Thanks again. A.

@ThePesteringJester 12 жыл бұрын

Hey man love your videos and also how you respond to all the comments you get it's something that I both appreciate and "enjoi" seeing in a youtuber so good on ya :)

@Scryingmadman 12 жыл бұрын

you are possibly the only person i have seen answer most comments kudos and good vids help me out alot :)

@BryanDraughn 12 жыл бұрын

Whenever you drill into metal, it's a good idea to use a little 3-in1 oil to lubricate the cut. Also, a low rpm will usually carve the metal into thicker curls , and not ruin the bit.

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. Use the same size drill bits.

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

Yeah. We've done that a bunch of times. But most people usually gut into the deck and trucks. Sometimes the bolt won't allow the saw blade to fit underneath the baseplate. It is way easier with a drill gun.

@cartergreen6609 3 жыл бұрын

Yo appreciate this so much, got all 8 stripped bolts off my old bored to make a carpet bored works great

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

Yes, we already have a video for the how to rethread an axle.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

We made these videos to show people how to do things correctly and educate them more about the equipment they use. We continue to help and educate by responding to as many of our comments as possible. Glad you enjoy the videos

@dnair.u 7 жыл бұрын

wow dude, this really helped me! I got new thunders and I could not take the old trucks off... then I went on youtube and found this video. man dude I don't know how to thank you enough. :)

@RatVision 7 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Yeah, this is just one of those things that happens, and most people are confused about what to do.

@gamingforlife2536 7 жыл бұрын

Rat Vision - Skateboard Tech I need help I have noon of those thing plz help ur the best man keep it up

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

You need to use a socket wrench with a long handle so you have more torque and leverage. You can also use vice grip pliers. Those work the great. They clamp onto the nut so you don't have to squeeze the pliers. Put some muscle into the turning. In this case you can use a tiny bit of WD-40 too.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

The board may get some small cracks depending on the size of the head on the bolt. Some hardware will just right through the holes, but you'd have to really do that on purpose for it to happen. If you are screwing with a drill gun have it set on the highest settings you can run the risk of screwing too far into the board. The head of the bolt needs to be flush with the deck or grip tape. There may be a chance you're over thinking this. Just be careful and you'll do fine.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

You're right, but not that many people have those, and are not going to run out and get one for this. Thanks for posting the comment and info.

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

We need to do a video on this. It seems that quite a few people have this problem. What you need to do is use a screw driver to put pressure behind the nut. This will hopefully stop the nut from spinning on the axle. You may need someone to help you hold the board while you use 2 hands to do this. Again, you're going to pry on the nut while another hand spins the nut. Prying should help the nut grab onto some threads. Let us know if it worked for you.

@isaimendoza6050 3 жыл бұрын

thanks alot man idk wtf i was gunna do without this.

@eVerProductions1 11 жыл бұрын

woah! you got some rare indy's cause they dont have them with those cone bushings anymore and you got the super polished raw

@utubit22 11 жыл бұрын

great tutorial! it looks so easy in the video but even after doing what you said it still won't come out. any ideas? I should also add that the bolts were new and so it wasn't the top of the screw that's stripped but either the threads of the screw or the bolt.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

You'll need to add some force from behind it as you try to turn it. Try wedging a flat head screw driver behind the nut.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

Way? Down is really the answer. Meaning the drill bit should spin to the left as you push straight down into the bolt head.

@rd._874 4 жыл бұрын

I had one bolt left on my longboard that was completely stripped. So what I did was use vise grips (as shown what you are holding), pushed the screw all the way forward, clamped on the vise grips to the screw, and started to move the screw left and right until the core of the screw was fairly soft, and then pulled as hard as I can with an angle. It broke like butter.

@freddykrueger7406 10 жыл бұрын

This helped alot omg . Thank you!!

@s3renity690 8 жыл бұрын

See, the problem with this is.... Now i'm missing screw on my skateboard.

@Zech-ij8jm 8 жыл бұрын

get a pack.pf hardware from the skate shop.

@Zech-ij8jm 8 жыл бұрын

+Zech 101001011 of*

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

You can try to put a hacksaw blade between the baseplate and deck and saw it off. You just have to be careful not to cut into the deck or trucks. A little bit won't hurt.

@mypkrocks 11 жыл бұрын

You can also first try using a putting a rubber band over the screw head, and then inserting your screwdriver into the screw. The rubber may be able to fill in the gaps and add enough friction between the screwdriver and the screw to take out the screw.

@beastfingers Жыл бұрын

It's really work. Thank you

@utubit22 11 жыл бұрын

no worries man, ended up using a hammer to pound the bolt down and create some space and then a hack saw to get underneath. It turned out with almost no scratches so I was stoked! Thanks anyway man! BTW, I remember you doin a couple of videos on bearings and in one of them, you ended saying that the best bearings you found were Oust and that ideal bearings are made in the US. I had 2 questions about that - what makes US bearings so good and 2) do you know any street skate shops that sell Oust?

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

We picked up the broken boards from our local shop. We didn't make these videos as the problems happened. This is the magic of television (youtube). We had to strip that bolt on purpose in order to make the video.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

Allen hardware gets the same problem, and usually a lot easier too.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

@jameson55ify For squeaky trucks use bee's wax in the pivot cup bushing and your kingpin bushings. Use enough to coat the surface. Also rub a little on the metal contacting surfaces too. There are a lot of videos out there of people using a bar of Dove soap. This works a bit too, but I like bee's wax more. It seems to last longer and stays on better. Plus moisture won't take it off. I'll have a video on this soon. I need a lot of stuff to do these videos so I use ATM because they're inexpensive.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

@jameson55ify There isn't anything you can do for a broken base plate. If it is a new baseplate and you were only skating when it broke you could be able to return it to the shop you got it at or to the truck company and get a replacement.

@beckerf4n 2 жыл бұрын

friend i have a question, maybe you can do a video... what can i do when a guy overtightened the stovebolt causing a hole in the deck, getting the head of the stovebolt inside the deck... would you refilled with the wood filler?

@RatVision 10 жыл бұрын

I wonder if you are over thinking this. If you put a board on a really flat surface you will notice that one wheel is off the ground. This is caused from the bushings of one truck. There isn't anything wrong. The bushing did't move the hanger back to it's center point. This can happen with new trucks more often because the bushings can be sticky and gripping on the metal of the trucks. while riding your body weight levels everything out. The bolts are fine, even one goes in a little far.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

We are currently shooting and preparing to release many more videos.

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

It's not like it happens to everyone all the time. You just need to use the right drivers sizes and make sure the heads are clean too.

@KyleWithStyle7 12 жыл бұрын

I just got thoose indeys and they are awesome best truck ever with bones bushings!

@yamaha212121 12 жыл бұрын

When is your next video coming out? I can't wait

@smokemadbong 12 жыл бұрын

you can also take a thick elastic band, and put it over the stripped screw, then try unscrewing it again, the extra grip from the rubber should be enough to get even that extremly stripped screw out.

@snowboardgeek9 10 жыл бұрын

This didn't work for me...but I still used the drill in another way and slowly got it off eventually, so thanks for the drill idea:)

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

3/16 = 4.7mm. Yes you can try to use only 3/16

@ThomasPlaysMCPE 9 жыл бұрын

How do you remove rusted wheel bolts? Mine can turn but then it gets to a point where you can't make it budge at all. I just got new trucks and wheels, I only need to take my old ones off to be able to get the bearings out

@Mrsuperskillz1 12 жыл бұрын

If you made some more vids on bushings, trucks, decks andd bolts that would be insanely awesome!!!!!!!!!

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

It's tough. It can work but it depends on how bad the bolt is stripped.

@talebshehadeh2319 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much you helped me a lot

@howva8377 10 жыл бұрын

Okay, thank you. It really just annoyed me though but I guess this is a common issue thank you again.

@rossmorse1449 6 жыл бұрын

I clamped the vice grip onto the wrong nut...

@jayr0ddiek1ns21 4 жыл бұрын

Didnt work for me all but one of the screws in my board are all stripped I got this board at a garage sale and I'm trying to fix it up

@rukusbukus 12 жыл бұрын

There is a type of drill bit that's made specifically for extracting broken screws and bolts. its called a "left hand drill bit"

@gameplayezssoiinnychgier300 5 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to get them.out with non automatical tool?Like a screw driver...and did he put on this new hardware?

@jjones1428 10 жыл бұрын

This helped a lot thanks !!!!!!

@CC-db2tr 3 жыл бұрын

Does it matter if u have bad skateboard hardware cuz when I first brought my skateboard I decided to use wallmart skateboard hardware so I can save some money and my skateboard is really bad wheels are really slow and skateboard is uneven so m tryna figure the problem

@anziehsachen 11 жыл бұрын

You help me out every time :) thx

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

The truth is any country can make great bearings, even better than the US if desired. The US is known for exceptional manufacturing, precision, and quality because of a higher standard of quality. The US takes pride in it's machining and manufacturing. A lot of other countries have a lot of pride in what they do too. This is why Swiss and German bearings are known to be of high quality too than most Chinese bearings. BUT remember "Swiss" does indicate anything other than Made In Switzerland.

@violetraven9440 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if this is the same problem but I wanna know if someone has a fix the screws and bolts are turning and I got one truck off no problem but the others are not coming off no matter how much I turn it it’s the right way and it’s so loose I can turn the bolts by hand the screws are going with and I can’t keep them still they are also rusted really bad so I’m trying to replace them

@adriaanrijkse 7 жыл бұрын

Okay so i just got a new board put on my older trucks in my local skateshop. The next day i am skateboarding and my hardware is falling of the board? Should i get new hardware or?

@jeykobee32 10 жыл бұрын

What kind of trucks do you guys recommend? I have a cheap pair I got off amazon just to start off, but now its time for an upgrade.

@RatVision 10 жыл бұрын

Every truck works. Some are of course are slightly better than others. It's a lot of complicated geometry stuff that we will be explaining in a upcoming video. BUshings also have a lot to do with how well a truck works. I don't know what type of skating you do either. Since you are still fairly new, any truck will work great. You can certainly go with the lowest price and be perfectly fine. Shop employees hardly ever know anything about product, but they should at least know what size you need.

@rigozz4822 7 жыл бұрын

Jake Hartzell get ventures

@massageforyoutube9148 6 жыл бұрын

Jake Hartzell independent all the way baby

@tylercox7520 5 жыл бұрын

indys or ace.

@PHeMoX 5 жыл бұрын

I would recommend Venture trucks, however the important thing is to get the right size trucks and the right type for what you need. If your board is 8" wide, you need a truck that matches that size accordingly. It's bad to have wheels that are not lining up with the board's edge. Not just for primo tricks, but rather for a general sense of balance and being able to see the wheels when doing grinds, ollies and so on. Too wide isn't good either, because it will interfere with rotating the board in a flip trick, it looks ugly and you can forget about doing anything primo. Even if you land accidentally in primo, you will want it to go at level angles, trust me. Much better for your ankles. Last but not least, there are a lot of very decent trucks in the mid price range, so don't go blind on a brand. Independents and Ventures are popular for a reason. Even something like the Mini Logo trucks are likely to be much much better trucks than the Amazon stuff.

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

Most people have a drill gun and drill bits because it is needed for things around the house.

@L3PROPH3T3 11 жыл бұрын

Hey. I just asked the same question yesterday but I see you asked it 7 months ago. There's no reply but I want to know, did you figure out if you're supposed to drill clockwise and how that works?

@L3PROPH3T3 11 жыл бұрын

Is the drill turning clockwise or counter-clockwise? Because it looks like you're drilling clockwise, but that leaves me scratching my head wondering how it came out. Does the bolt snap or something?

@rotijohn5192 4 жыл бұрын

How long do I gotta drill the screw cos I’ve been drilling mine for a few mins but it barely made a scratch on the screw

@wolfyplaysmc21 9 жыл бұрын

Does it have to be those exact sizes of the drill bits

@joshkendall1037 8 жыл бұрын

if i used a skatetool instead of plyers would it damage my skatetool

@enjoiskateboardingSB 11 жыл бұрын

My friend has Hubba hardware on his deck and it has stripped alot. He wants to saw it off but I'm not sure if he will wreck the saw or not. Can he use it or not

@tylercox7520 5 жыл бұрын

I usually just cut the nut off with a grinder, or if you don't own a grinder a reciprocating saw with a metal cutting blade also works.

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

What is your setup?

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

You need to tighten the bolts more. It can be difficult tightening by hand. Use a screw gun if you have one available.

@newstart49 6 жыл бұрын

You'll break the drill bit- use a larger bit that won't as easily get caught in the screw. The screw is hardened and will dull your bit quickly. Try using an easy out.

@Overwatcher397 8 жыл бұрын

Hey just wanted to let you know that you were using wood working drill bits

@theelephanttaco 12 жыл бұрын

so panhead bolts have half spheres stick out but don't leave depressions in the deck right?

@MrRoadRasher 11 жыл бұрын

What if the hardware requires an Allen wrench? Plus, can you do it without destroying the hardware?

@vcval 10 жыл бұрын

just want to point out the screwdrivers you have are posi drive Phillips drive they have an extra bit between the 4 point of the star, it will make it slip out of you have a pz2 vs a p2 bit

@RatVision 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The reason why we didn't mention that is because no one knows about that. A kid can see with his eyes what he has.

@just-prime 4 жыл бұрын

This helped SO much

@williammadray7818 2 жыл бұрын

I have found that the Allen head is best; the allen head bit on the skate tool is much more functional.

@MultiAsian4ever 12 жыл бұрын

Hey, are you drilling the nail through the board? reply. thx

@FearABlankPlanet 12 жыл бұрын

My Switch hardware bolts wont go all the way in so the head sticks out right above the griptape. Should I use a driller to get it to griptape level or should i use a screw driver with more force??

@sammarfleet9118 10 жыл бұрын

On one of my tricks the Axel bolt is stuck. I turns when you loosen it with a skatetool but the bolt doesn't get looser it just turns on the axel

@deadlysk8 11 жыл бұрын

any idea or tutorial for the wheel's screw ?

@igster187 11 жыл бұрын

are you drilling clockwise or counter clockwise?

@luisramirez9594 8 жыл бұрын

How does this work cause I've been trying so long and with the drill but there are still 3 bolts stuck and they just have a deep hole I can't get them out

@PHeMoX 5 жыл бұрын

Did you use the plier to block the nut from turning though? Because if you did, it should come out. If it doesn't come out, drill deeper.

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

we have a few next week.

@Eurocx 11 жыл бұрын

can you make install bushings please

@soheslept 11 жыл бұрын

ok so i have a new board and i put everything together, but the top of the screws pop up through the griptape. i dont know how to fix this and i think it might become a problem later when i leaarn fliptricks. is there any way i could fix this?

@happysniper21 11 жыл бұрын

I wish I knew this yesterday :(

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

@DRoOCT4GONAPUS1996 This doesn't happen often, but kids do this sometimes. They don't always have the muscle strength to turn the bolt so it strips.

@ODPTV1 10 жыл бұрын

i sometimes use a flat head screwdriver and put in the groove that is less stripped

@elijahpringle1027 10 жыл бұрын

would it still if their not stuck and just want get with allen hardware

@anthax908 3 жыл бұрын

Before trying this method, try placing a flat rubber band between the screwdriver and the screwhead. Press down hard while unscrewing. This will allow for a much better grip. :D

@dave427able 11 жыл бұрын

well that is a good way but you can also use a wrench or pliers to get the nut off of the bolt

@adrianeusantos1 12 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you know how to remove rusted hardware?

@thesanfranshow 10 жыл бұрын

Is it only the head that pops off and of so how do I remove the rest of the nail

@howva8377 10 жыл бұрын

Hi skateboardtech, I have this problem. I got new trucks and I mounted them on my deck and then I put the wheels on but the trucks weren't evenly tightened to the board (I think) and the trucks were rickety. What I mean by this is that it was like a wobbly table. I think I have tightened by nuts down to the deck too much on one of the bolts, it's sitting sort of indented into the griptape. I just loosened the bolts enough to stop the wobble. When is tight too tight? and how can I prevent this?ty

@zwaki 10 жыл бұрын

hey when i set up my skateboard and i put my bolts in, its not flat, the head slightly sticks up. i say about half a penny thickness

@johnnyclifford3999 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@182Bassist 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@RatVision 12 жыл бұрын

Try hammering a screw driver in the head as much as possible. This could ruin the screw driver though. If it gets stuck in the head then you may be able to unscrew the nut.

@RatVision 11 жыл бұрын

Well thats good, but what about the stripped head?