Got it sitting in nail polish remover now,
wanna get crusin without buying new trucks.
Tips?erratic winds - 17-4-2012 at 04:34 PM
I may be missing something, but I don't see how a bearing in your wheel has any effect on your trucks. They are completely separate parts, after all.BeamerBob - 17-4-2012 at 04:36 PM
maybe the bearing is stuck on the axle? Just guessing. Not much info.B-Roc - 17-4-2012 at 04:36 PM
I'm confused too. Are you saying the bearing is stuck in your hub or are you saying the bearing has seized in its casing?indigo_wolf - 17-4-2012 at 04:42 PM
MBS Matrix and Matrix Lite Trucks have bearings at either ends of the kingpin.
MBS Matrix Trucks
MBS Matrix Lite Trucks
The bearing(s) go into the circular recess in the top truck.
Ride long enough with seized bearing in the top truck and you will gouge/grind the recess.
Shouldn't need to buy new trucks.... should just be able to disassemble the trucks and either perform some TLC or outright replace the bearings.
Assuming that's what's up, but the original post is a tad lacking in details.
ATB,
Samerratic winds - 17-4-2012 at 04:44 PM
Ah, I think Indigo might have explained it....as he so often does.WELDNGOD - 17-4-2012 at 04:50 PM
I sure hope those trucks aren't plastic???? Nail polish remover is also known as acetone,known to dissolve most plastics.....:odandre - 17-4-2012 at 05:04 PM
negative.
3 inner race bearings from previous wheels are stuck on the trucks
It's an older model GI truck so there is no plastic meeting the liquid
you should be able to smack em w/a ratchet handle and knock them offindigo_wolf - 17-4-2012 at 05:36 PM
If you aim and thumbs aren't up for whacking...
You might try some Breakfree CLP. It will be in the gun/hunting section of most sporting goods stores.
Failing that...
If the bearings are a total write off. Put on goggles and gloves. Take a Dremel and fiber wheel to cut away the outer ring of the bearings, remove
the ball bearings and peel away the inner ring with a pair of needle nose pliers. Then remove all the surface rust with 120-220 grit aluminum oxide
tape from the plumbing department of your local Lowes or Home Depot.
ATB,
Samdandre - 17-4-2012 at 06:00 PM
I beat her pretty hard to no avail.
goin over my grandpas shop tom to use a torch and vice gripbison - 18-4-2012 at 03:37 PM
Knock off the outer race and bearings with a hammer if you haven't already. Dremel tool or hacksaw a groove in the inner race. Then borrow a nut
cracker tool and line up the sharp side with the groove. Should crack at that weakened point and just stick a screwdriver in the gap and twist. That
should do it. Easier said than done.
I've done this on Gabe's boards before and it has worked just fine. Also try soaking it in a good penetrating lube. NAPA has one that stinks but
REALLY WORKS!!! Blaster PB or something like that. Lots of writing on the can.bigkid - 18-4-2012 at 04:34 PM
had a strange thought of the board being...... and the nail polish remover..... and wanting to get the bearings off..... to many inappropriate
thoughts going on.... and bison wanting to use a hammer on it.....it is obviously not a FlexboardPHREERIDER - 18-4-2012 at 04:46 PM
vise grips, hammer . OR a cold chisel will easily crack the race right off. place nut BACK ON axle end so not to mar it.
swing it like you mean it.bison - 20-4-2012 at 09:56 AM
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Originally posted by bigkidand bison wanting to use a hammer on it...
When all else fails... HIT IT WITH A HAMMER!!!bigkid - 20-4-2012 at 10:16 AM
dandre - 20-4-2012 at 03:18 PM
bent axle. epic fail
atleast my money is still greenstetson05 - 20-4-2012 at 04:51 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by dandre
bent axle. epic fail
atleast my money is still green
NOOOOO! That really sucks.indigo_wolf - 20-4-2012 at 05:47 PM
Quote:
Originally posted by dandre
bent axle. epic fail
atleast my money is still green
Was afraid that going to happen with the torch/vice grip/brute force route.
Sounds like at this point your options are to get new trucks or check with Dirt Dave to see if the axle studs are replaceable on the Gen 1 Torsion
Bionics.
Pretty sure they were replaceable on the Gen IIs and there were definitely replaceable on the Spring Bionics.
ATB,
SamPHREERIDER - 20-4-2012 at 06:51 PM
cracked off a bucket full of these ...never bent an axle.dandre - 21-4-2012 at 03:36 AM
it's ok I'm horrible with shop tools. It just never crossed my mind to figure out.
Maybe if I take a wife I'll read a book on the matter to feign manliness:roll:
