Remove Stuck Skateboard Bearing Ring

[@henrymerrin8345]

This was so helpful as I had a double bearing blowout in one wheel, My main issue was that the bearing case would not budge. In a last ditch effort before succumbing to the idea of buying a new set, I decided to put washing up liquid in the wheel and wash it out with warm water, the case popped out with ease!

[@RatVision]

Spacers are used to enable the axle nut to be tighten all the way without crushing the bearings. This makes the entire wheels assembly solid on the axle. When all the parts fit together properly the bearings and wheels can function to their optimum performance. The bearings will last longer because they can handle loads better, and the wheel won't shaking on the axle. This can also increase speed and reduce high frequency wobbles (speed wobbles).

[@RatVision]

An axle washer is used as a spacer between the nuts and the hanger face. If you don't have a washer it can effect the performance of your bearings. It's not a big deal unless you are really into speed and how well your bearings perform.

[@brooklynskater1313]

been sakting for years and this has been my biggest skate hassle, glad to say HAS thanks for the vid man

[@RatVision]

What spacers do you have? An easy way to tell is to put the bearings in without a spacer and mark with a pen on the wheel where the bearing edge is. After marking without a spacer you can do the same with a spacer. usually it could be .002-.004" off.

[@RatVision]

@DragonandFlip1 Everyone rides different wheels. Since you are young, i would recommend for you 51-52mm. It's easier to ollie with shorter legs and smaller wheels but your ollie can be lower than with bigger wheels. However, it all depends on how you ollie, because you could still pop the board high with small wheels.

[@Greysonszokoly]

This is like the older Tactics you both are amazing

[@Paulotbag]

THIS VIDEO WAS SOOOOOO HELPFUL

[@RatVision]

Awesome that's great!

[@nolancoulombe1950]

My bearings actually completely broke. I mean I had em for 3 years so yeah.

[@RatVision]

Good. Because this helped you, making this video was totally worth it.

[@tyleryoung12]

My screwdriver bent :/

[@RatVision]

@skatercookie123 There's a lot of variables that come into play for a spacer to work or not. Spacers help to reduce loads to make the bearings function better. Sometimes the problem is that spacers don't fit between the bearings because the seat (the gap) in the wheel is smaller. I have found that Bones bearing spacers and Bones wheels don't even match. This is a problem throughout wheels and spacers. Spacers are great when a wheel can accommodate them. The video will explain this thoroughly.

[@RatVision]

Sorry for the late reply. Did you try prying the bearing out in multiple places to wiggle it out?

[@zahat8582]

Thanks man! Took me half an hour trying to take this bearing out my wheel until I stumbled on your vid 👍

[@RatVision]

This does work very well. Sometimes you need to pry in different spots and wiggle the ring out.

[@datb0yjsmooth290]

It don’t work

[@RatVision]

@pacmanultimate Sounds like there could be something in the wheel. Are you putting the bearing in the wheel like I show in the video? Take the bearing out and try again. Not sure what the problem is if I can't see it.

[@qaaris4280]

This just helped me finally get the outer ring out of a bad wheel. I had to put my entire body weight on it _and_ hit the wheel with my other hand, but it finally came out.

[@RatVision]

Spacers are good, but since most street skaters don't use spacers I told them how to tighten the wheels without spacers. If spacers fit right then they will allow the axle nut to be tighten down all the way and still let the wheels spin fast.

[@eVerProductions1]

yea, you should make a video on how to take apart a bearing, ive done it so many times just to thoroughly clean the bearing rings and balls, and the cage, but idk if its good or bad for the bearing

[@RatVision]

It's really all about what feels good to you. To do it evenly just lay the board grip tape side down and push down on the trucks with your hands. You can feel which trucks is harder to move. You don't need them even at all. I personally like my back truck a little tighter than the front.

[@RatVision]

@JesseGierke This happened to multiple wheels because you don't do any proper bearing maintenance. This has nothing to do with the wheel. If the bearing is still in tact but is not coming out then you need to watch the video on removing and replacing bearings in a wheel.

[@SisterHill]

i just spent forever trying to get it out from the top and was about to throw my wheel away but this video saved me!!! thank you

[@RatVision]

Yes it can. Do not tighten the nut all the way to push the bearings in. That will ruin the bearings. See our other video for inserting and removing bearings.

[@octaviofisicapython]

Salvou amigo, estava com dificuldades em retirar o rolamento estourado.

[@RatVision]

The may be the standard in peoples minds, but are by no means a bearing to compare all others too. They are just that decent. However, you can face they same problem. You may want to try Oust. They're what we recommend. The Moc 5's have metal ball retainers, which are better for street skating, and they have 2 metal shields or rubber seals (moc 5 tech).

[@RatVision]

Did you see our video for inserting and removing bearings. Try prying in different pots to wiggle the bearings out.

[@RatVision]

Yes I walk out the door, leave the camera on, go skate for an hour, and come back. It's pure video magic.

[@RatVision]

Usually they rust on a little. Glad you got it off. This is actually a common problem we hear a few times a month.

[@RatVision]

No wheel screws on. Is the nut stuck?

[@dannybeltran1846]

Hey I went to the store and bought me on of those and I thought it wasn't going to work but it did thanks dude

[@RatVision]

You can't wash them but you can add lubricant with them on. Try to get a drop between the inner bearing ring and the shield.

[@RatVision]

That sucks. Sorry to hear about your house. You can try WD-40 and pry the bearings out on the truck axle like we show in the other video for inserting and removing wheels. Hit the wheel that is stuck with a hammer to free it from the axle. Let us know how things work out.

[@RatVision]

@JesseGierke Either This will happen because you don't have any lubricant in the bearings. Always keep shields or seal on.

[@RatVision]

Spacers should allow the nut to be tightened all the way down snug. That's how the wheels should be. Since nearly all street skaters don't use spacers we showed how to tighten the nut down without spacers. However, since wheels and spacers hardly ever fit correctly you probably won't be able to tighten the nut down all the way and have the wheels spin good. Tighten the nut down just until it stops turning, don't force it. Then back the nut off 1/8 - 1/4 until it starts to spin freely.

[@RatVision]

By not using spacers and washers it just adds stress to the bearing, which does not allow the bearing to function at its best. You probably won't notice a difference, but the bearing life may be shorter.

[@RatVision]

@icebalz Ok this may be the only case where I would say use WD-40. You could also use a screwdriver and a hammer to get it off. Also try grabbing it with some pliers and twist it off. It will come off.

[@RatVision]

@rodneydiaz100 I'm sorry wut wut? Are you asking about the plastic piece that separates the steel balls? If so it's called a retainer, or sometimes a crown?

[@carmeloflotildes310]

me watching this 9 years ago and this still helpfull thankyou so much 😭

[@RatVision]

Me replying 9 years later, Thank you! And you’re welcome!

[@legalosaragon8716]

i have a wheel that i cant unscrew off i was wondering if you can make a vid about taking those type of wheels off without destroying or removing the trunks.

[@RatVision]

Yes, same deal with longboards. You just don't want the nut to tight where it isn't letting the wheel spin freely.

[@RatVision]

Spacers are very important. Check out the video we did about wheels and spacers if you haven't already. You'll discover how bearing spacers work and also don't work in wheel. Hardly any street skaters use spacers, so we did this video without using spacers and showed how to tighten the axle nut down. Other videos on the youtube say to tighten all the way down tight. That ruins a bearing instantly. So we wanted to tell people the correct way. Anyway, spacers are great but need to fit right.

[@RatVision]

We replied to this using our phone. It didn't send. It won't hurt the bearing but it reduces performance.

[@raytsh]

I looked into it and just removed the spacers. Actually I could press the bearings deeper in the wheels after I've removed the spacers. I also could screw the nut further down on the axle. So its pretty clear, that the spacer is longer/bigger than the space it should fill out inside the wheel. Thanks for the advice!

[@RatVision]

We just got some really cheap blank wheels for this video. We recommend Ricta wheels.

[@RatVision]

@icebalz You won't be able to saw it. The metal is a lot stronger than the saw blade metal. Spray it with WD-40, let it soak for a bit, then try hitting a screw driver with a hammer.

[@RatVision]

Absolutely. It is very common.

[@joekershner117]

Oh my goodness you have saved me from so much negativity on this night. Thank you. I was getting very frustrated about trying to get that stupid ring out of the wheel. I wish I had looked up this video earlier!

[@RatVision]

This is a video that we made to show people how to fix this problem. It wasn't a real situation with that board. This was all TV magic.

[@mtlyon]

u can fix flatspots but u have to slide a LOT and depending on the size of the wheel u wear it down a lot alls u have to do is slide so that the wheels are not sliding at 90 degrees ( if the wheels thane then there should be 4 different thane lines and u should be doing tons of front side back side checks which will help a ton

[@joshalicea9870]

Never thought I'd find a video to help me for this

[@eatfacer8993]

FR

[@iaqhockey21]

Please do a video showing how to tighten or loosen your trucks evenly

[@RatVision]

There should be 2 axle washers. There is one on the hanger/truck side and one on the nut side. If you only have one, put it on the truck side.

[@f2p3anurinafrina73]

i use scissors and it’s worked! thanks this is so helpful

[@tlight813]

again these videos are a necessity for any skater, keep 'em coming!

[@RatVision]

The answer is practice. You can also watch our video on balancing a skateboard. That will help.

[@RatVision]

Sounds like u had some really bad bearings. The ball retainer must have been damaged in one or both bearings, so the balls were loose in the bearing. You may or may not have had any seals or shields on them so it was easy for the balls to also fly out. One bearing may have exploded, and becuz of the wheel being completely out of balance/wobbling the other bearing may have exploded from all the force. Basically the wheel pried itself off the bearing and flew off. Outer rings still in the wheel?

[@PaperProdigy313]

Any suggestions? The only Idea i have is to get a blow dryer on the wheel and if it doesn't work i would also get a dust remover spray on the bearing to cool it down. Im quite sure i might damage my bearings so I would like some ideas from you guys that wont damage it.

[@RatVision]

@AlienJust Glad this video helped you out.

[@RatVision]

@sk8rforlif In my next video about bearings it will explain the importance of bearing spacers. They are hardly used in street skating and not sold in most sets of bearings. This is why I didn't mention them in a couple of my videos. They keep bearings stable, and allow the wheel to be tightened securely to the truck axle. This makes the wheels function more efficiently. Spacers also reduce axial loads (side loads) on bearings. You can say spacers make bearings function faster and more durable.

[@ThomasEmain]

You get really strong Q-tips. Hold a few together and then push from the other side of the wheel where the bearing is already taken out. I don't like using the truck axle because it scratches it up when it's really stuck.

[@keith644]

I broke 4 barrings today this helped a lot thanks

[@Tatenak]

@skateboardtech Hello again. Thank you for the advice from the other question I had. I have another, because I am confused. My axle washer came manufactured at the end of the axle. Though here I see that you put the axle washer on top of the outer bearing and then screwing the nut on. Where does my axle washer go?

[@RatVision]

Yes they will. You need to press them in harder. Do it the way it the shown in the video

[@christianclark2763]

I have the same tool! Mine is purple though. Cause purple is the shiz. But the plastic holding in the kingpin nut socket is pretty substantial and sometimes I can't get my trucks as tight as I would like. I skate loose so its not a huge problem. But to get them how I like them it takes a bit of work.

[@noahrobaina8653]

This video was SUUUUUPPEEERRRRR HELPFULLLL THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@RatVision]

@skatercookie123 I've got a lot I'm working on. The bearing spacer info will come out in the next bearing video that explains ABEC, Swiss, and ceramic. There is a lot of info just on spacers that I might do a video just on spacers. It will blow your mind. My videos take time to make because I do everything myself, including all the research and lab tests. I'll the videos out with 2 weeks.

[@RatVision]

UNIT. Not a bad tool at all. I have had a couple break on me, but that's because of constant use in a shop.

[@RatVision]

What brand of wheels do you have?

[@RatVision]

Did you get it out? You may need to pry in different spots and wiggle the ring out.

[@RatVision]

@yamaha212121 One more thing, if you had this problem a month ago you are not taking care of your bearings at all. Put a drop of lube in each bearing every 2 weeks.

[@lukasmchugh6668]

can u make a vid on how to get your bearing out of your wheel if it is stuck i have a element board and my bearing is stuck

[@MrBananenflap]

oh man! thanks for making ths video! i had 4 different wheels with the outside ring stuck! sooo much thanks!

[@jairlopez1955]

Can I get some advise on how to be more consistant on my tricks Thanks.

[@Renee-u7w]

Thanks man. This technique just helped me rite now. Peace ✌️

[@RatVision]

@yamaha212121 This is the easiest. And as you can see it works. What you have to do with a ring that is really stuck is pry in a circle. What I mean by this is pry the ring just a little bit, then move the screw driver over a tiny bit, pry, and then move again. Or you can pry in one spot, than turn the wheel a quarter turn and pry in that spot. Basically 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, 9... It will come out, it just won't in one pry.

[@RatVision]

Which nut was it?

[@vertikalovic]

i ride 53mm plan b wheels, i was just curious about what you ride :)

[@RatVision]

If you're trying to remove the bearing, heating it up won't help. Pry the bearing in different spots and wiggle it out.

[@RatVision]

HA HA. I got skinny fingers and it actually fits my ring finger perfectly. I was wearing a bearing ring for months when I lost my wedding ring.

[@jedits4551]

do a video on how to remove the axle nut cause mine is stuck

[@hobonise]

I had a hard rusted one in tried everything before finally caving and googling it. Took longer to watch the video than to get it out.

[@RatVision]

Yes they might have some floating around or you can buy them.

[@bobrulerofall]

well, from what i've seen reds stay together pretty well. they're kind of the standard, it by no means says they're the best, but theyre decent.

[@RatVision]

No, people skate without spacers all the time. Nearly all street skaters don't use them. When spacers fit in a wheel properly they can increase bearing performance and the life of the bearings.

[@RatVision]

We are right now and will release them in a couple weeks. Requests?

[@sleepmanual3718]

If you don’t want to destroy your wheel too, you can boil the wheel in a pot of water, and then take it out with tongs and pour cold water in the middle. Heating it will expand both the plastic wheel and the bearing, and pouring cold water in the middle will shrink the metal and make it easier to remove.

[@Hawaiiprankster]

more vids please?!!!?my boards dont need maintenence but the vids are entertaining

[@alpakoatay]

Thanks a lot, is the ricta wheels the best for tricks ?

[@RatVision]

GREAT. Glad this was available for you.

[@yamaha212121]

So if I have bearing spacers I should tighten it all the way till I can move it up and down?

[@canelokid15]

Why do we tighten the axle nut so close to the wheel? is it bad if we tighten it down to where the bearing has alot of play

[@MrNoaatje]

What difference does it make if you dont have any spacers in your longboard wheel??

[@nicholasdavidson5683]

The outer ring can make a nice ring to wear haha

[@marmooki]

Mason Calhoun lmao

[@marmooki]

Nicholas Davidson i used to do that when I was a kid

[@bradyengel4560]

I put it on and now it is stuck

[@RatVision]

@MrBananenflap This is rare, and 4 wheels is even more rare. I made this video just for you.

[@TwixtorGasm]

smmack it on the floor good bearing side up and it should loosen and eventually come out or if its just about to come out but wont get a tuff rigid Alan key and stick it in the hole and wedge it out. worked for me and i had some super tight wheels.

[@XxExOtIcxFlAm3xX]

This happened to me twice recently and it sucked so bad, because I fought with it for over 20 minutes. Wishing I saw this way before my bearings blew out.

[@Youngbuckinnacut]

Dude this actually worked thanks for da vid man keep it up man 👍👍👌👌

[@RatVision]

Do this method but wiggle it out by prying a little in different spots. Eventually it will come out.

[@stephankreidl1999]

Dudes, i love this channel helped me solve sooo many problems! :D

[@anjelg.padilla9374]

Man, this came in handy after 11 years

[@RatVision]

You can ride the same wheels forever if they don't have any wear to them. You only need to replace the wheels when they wear down.