How to Break in a Squeaky Skateboard

A squeaky skateboard draws unwanted attention and does your credibility no favors at the skate park. The source of the squeak comes from the trucks, the part that holds the wheels at the bottom of the board. Sometimes all you need to do is break in the trucks, which can take some time. You can accelerate this process by specifically working the trucks. If this doesn’t work, the trucks may need to be adjusted or replaced. The entire process requires nothing more than a single wrench.

Things You'll Need

  • 1/2-inch wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set the skateboard in your lap so the bottom of the board is facing you. Push the skateboard wheels left and right to work the trucks. Continue to do this until you feel progress has been made. Take the skateboard to a safe place to skate with plenty of room and perform tight circles in both directions.

    • 2

      Adjust the king pin that runs through the truck using a 1/2-inch wrench. This eases the tension on the trucks and reduces the squeaking.

    • 3

      Remove the king pin using the ½-inch wrench and add spacers along the king pin. This creates more space which relieves squealing. If this doesn’t work, you need to replace the spacers.