Last edited by dayquest; at AM. Originally Posted by JackWild. I always use 3 washers between the end of the hanger and the wheel to widen my wheelbase and keep my axles from sticking out. Originally Posted by smg This is a family website, please respect that.
Originally Posted by -krooked-. So it makes you more motivated. So i jerk off before i skate sometimes to make myself more motivated. OKOK i used to longboard It prevents your bearings to fuck up when you do slides such as a powerslide Without them my bearings used to lock up and die So if you dont slide alot you should be fine The guy above me is correct WHen there is no space between the wheel and nut there isnt much side impact on the bearing Originally Posted by Poopdeck.
Originally Posted by Vlad the Conqueror. Originally Posted by piedude. I assembled a deck for a friend and once I was done I had to take the wheels off again because I had forgotten whether or not I put the speed rings in. Originally Posted by Bone.
Washers save your bearings. You don't want your bearings rubbing on your hangers or axle nuts. I love it so much I want it to die"-Jason Jessee. Originally Posted by Prisonnightmare. Options -- Modern -- Default Mobile Style. About Welcome to Skateboard-City Forum! All times are GMT The time now is PM. Sitting and talking with some beginning longboarders recently, I was surprised to hear them ask if I using speed rings or speed washers is necessary and if I use them.
These speed washers — or speed rings — play a minor-but-critical role in how a longboard functions. Nothing that comes included with longboard components is extraneous, and that includes speed rings. Each of those pieces plays a role in the ultimate performance of your complete longboard.
What are longboard speed rings or speed washers and are they necessary? Yes, they are necessary. Speed rings are the point of contact between the bearings and both the hanger and the axle nut of the truck. When they are in place, the bearing is free to function as it was designed. Without these washers the bearing may come into contact with the end of the hanger or the axle nut, causing the shields to rub as the wheel rolls.
This would slow you down. They are necessary but to make things easier, they are in-built in some bearings already see examples here. For such a simple component, speed rings perform a pretty complicated task. They function as links in a chain of parts that must all be in place for a longboard to roll optimally.
If any of the parts in the chain is missing or gets damaged, the whole system is compromised. To grasp why speed rings are important, it helps to have an understanding of the parts of the bearing. The steel balls in longboard bearings roll in a channel cut into two pieces — the inner and outer races. I have opened up one of my bearings so you can take a look.
The balls and outer race are the only constantly moving parts on a longboard, which is why they are polished and should be kept lubricated. Debris or metal-on-metal contact from a lack of lube result in friction, and friction is the enemy of speed. The outer race is the part that contacts the wheel, and the inner race is the part that rests on the axle. The outer race remains fixed in place, but the inner race is a different story.
A bit of clearance between the inner race and the axle is normal, which is why it is easier to mount the bearings on the axle than to seat them in the wheel. There is also often a spacer that goes between the inner races.
The other parts in the chain are the two speed rings, the spacer and the faces of the hanger and axle nut. One of the main roles of the speed rings is to increase the buffer space between the outward face of the bearing and those of the hangers and axle nuts. The inner race of most bearings is a bit wider than the outer race, which creates a space between these parts.
This space is not always sufficient to keep the shields from rubbing though. Speed rings supply a little extra free space for the bearing to roll. As you torque down the axle nut, pressure is transferred through the speed rings directly onto the inner races, preventing them from spinning on the axle. Otherwise, the friction that is created between the spinning inner race and unpolished axle will produce friction. More of the energy you put into the board with each push is then lost to heat, meaning you have to push harder and more often.
The board is consequently slower and more work to ride. Many people who complain about poorly functioning bearings are actually struggling with shield friction. The telltale sign of this friction is that your shields are worn in a circular pattern. There is no amount of cleaning or lubricating that will alleviate this situation. The bearings will continue to drag until the shields are freed from contacting the axle nut and hanger. The proper and technical method to increase the space between the bearings, hanger and axle nuts is to use washers.
Precision bearings like those on skateboards have many uses in industrial machinery, and washers are the solution that engineers use to add space for them to roll freely.
Sometimes people cheat and create more space for the shields by backing off the axle nut a bit. This solution just creates another problem, taking torque off the inner race and allowing it to roll on the axle. The wheel is also allowed to shift along the axle, creating added friction and reducing steering precision.
To combat these issues, the rider must retighten the axle nut, which brings back the shield friction. Check out the picture, axle nut must be properly tightened — axle should stick out from the nut. If you find yourself having to constantly adjust the axle nuts on your trucks, make sure that all your washers are in place.
There should be no free play of the wheels along the axles. To eliminate it, grasp the wheel and attempt to wiggle it from side to side. If it moves, tighten the nut incrementally until it disappears.
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