Got it sitting in nail polish remover now,
wanna get crusin without buying new trucks.

Tips?

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.

maybe the bearing is stuck on the axle? Just guessing. Not much info.

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?

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,
Sam

Ah, I think Indigo might have explained it....as he so often does.

I sure hope those trucks aren't plastic???? Nail polish remover is also known as acetone,known to dissolve most plastics.....:o

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

The trucks look pretty similar to this

http://imageshack.us/f/86/trucks1af5.jpg

you should be able to smack em w/a ratchet handle and knock them off

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,
Sam

I beat her pretty hard to no avail.

goin over my grandpas shop tom to use a torch and vice grip

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.

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 Flexboard

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.

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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!!!

bent axle. epic fail
atleast my money is still green

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Originally posted by dandre bent axle. epic fail atleast my money is still green

NOOOOO! That really sucks.

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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,
Sam

cracked off a bucket full of these ...never bent an axle.

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: