How Do You Tighten Roller Skate Trucks?
The truck of a roller skate is the piece of metal that the wheel axle passes through. You can tighten or loosen the trucks tension nut to vary the amount of control you want in your pair of skates. Flip the first skate over, wheel side up. Locate the two external tension nuts at both of the wheel axles. Attach the correct socket wrench (usually 11/16 inch) to the ratchet body of your wrench. Fit the wrench on to the bolt and move the handle right and then left, until the nut reaches the appropriate tightness. Feel the nut with your fingers to test the tightness. Loosen or tighten as needed. A medium tightness is recommended. Repeat on the final three nuts. Put on your skates and have fun!
