{"id":5814,"date":"2023-09-20T00:39:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T04:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skateboardsalad.com\/?p=5814"},"modified":"2023-10-19T23:21:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T03:21:42","slug":"what-is-an-axle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skateboardsalad.com\/general\/what-is-an-axle\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is an Axle? Skateboard Truck Parts Decoded"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Do you ever wonder what keeps your wheels spinning when busting out those kickflips, grinds, and ollies? It’s all in the axle! So, picture this: You’ve got your board, right? Wooden deck, grip tape, the whole nine yards\u2014but the real magic? That’s underneath the trucks. The trucks are those T-shaped metal pieces bolted to the deck, and the axle<\/strong> is the long pin that runs through the center of your wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is an axle in skateboarding?<\/strong> The axle is the sturdy metal rod running through the truck hanger, a few inches peeking out on either side where the wheels take place, locked in by the axle nut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do not call myself an aficionado. Yet, from my shared experiences, I’ve learned to appreciate the impact of different parts, especially axles and trucks<\/strong>. At its core, a skateboard truck’s size and height directly influence your riding experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to truck size<\/strong>, you’re essentially talking about two crucial measurements – the hanger’s length and the axle’s length<\/strong>. The hanger is your grinding hotspot, where metal meets concrete, rail, or ledge. Remember, your skateboard should generally line up pretty close with the full axle length, bolt to bolt<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a quick table outlining the do’s and don’ts when it comes to the axle of a skateboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat should you know about the skateboard axle and truck?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n