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How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings

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  1. How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings, How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 2 How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings, How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 2
    • Start by placing your board on its top so that you can access the trucks.

    • Use an adjustable wrench to remove the large nut that is screwed onto the end of the kingpin.

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    • Take apart the trucks by removing the parts in this order: washer #1, bushing #1, metal hangar, bushing #2, washer #2

    • To remove the hanger, wiggle it off of the kingpin (large bolt), then lift it out of the pivot cup.

    • Make sure you remember the order of the parts! Take a picture if you need to, or simply refer to the other side of the board for the correct truck setup.

  3. How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 2 How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 3, Bild 2 von 2
    • Using pliers (needle nose would work best), take out the small pivot cup where the metal hangar was resting.

    • Place all of the pieces aside. Make sure to not lose any, as one missing piece means your board can't be put back together.

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    • Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cloth or sheet of paper towel. Clean the pivot cup and bushings.

    • Rinse the pivot cup and bushings by running the items through hot water.

  5. How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 5, Bild 1 von 2 How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 5, Bild 2 von 2
    • Take a small pot and bring a moderate amount of water to a rolling boil.

    • Place the bushings in the boiling water and cover the pot. Boil the bushings for 10-15 minutes.

    • Boiling water is hot! Make sure to be careful when putting in the bushings.

  6. How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 6, Bild 1 von 1
    • Using the pliers, take the bushings out of the pot.

    • If you are not comfortable with the softness just yet, boil the bushings for 5 more minutes.

    • Let the bushings cool for 2 minutes.

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    • Take the edge of a soap bar and rub the bottom and top of the bushings until a film of soap is visible.

    • Using a knife, cut small soap shavings and place a small amount in the pivot cup.

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    • Reassemble the trucks by first placing the pivot cup back in its hole

    • Place the washers, bushings, and hanger on the large bolt, and then tighten the nut last.

  9. How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 9, Bild 1 von 2 How to refurbish and clean longboard bushings: Schritt 9, Bild 2 von 2
    • Once the trucks have been reassembled, step on the board and test the turning sensitivity.

    • If turning is hard or requires you to lean too much, loosen the nut.

    • If turning is too loose and not stable, tighten the nut.

    • You have successfully tuned your longboard with your "new" bushings and it's ready to ride!

Abschluss

Now you're all set to ride your longboard with your "new" bushings!

Matthew Columbres

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