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How to Replace a Skateboard Deck

Introduction

If your deck is warped, broken, or just need style change, then use this guide to replace your deck.

The deck is the part of the board that you stand on, and with time it is subject to wear and tear. Sometimes, it just snaps in half on you after very heavy and intense use.

Be sure to first obtain the new deck, and purchase grip to go with it. Decks do not come with grip pre-applied, which we will cover how to apply it in this guide.

What you need

  1. How to Replace a Skateboard Deck, Deck: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use the 3/8" socket to take off the nut

    • Use the phillips side to hold the screw in place.

    • Remove the nut

    • Repeat for all four nuts on the truck

    • Repeat for the second truck

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    • Remove both trucks from the board

    • Remove all 8 screws

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    • Line up the grip with the board

    • Ensure it covers the entirety of the board and hangs over the edge

    • Peel the back off at one end enough to reveal the sticky side.

    • Expose about four inches

    • Attach the peeled side to one end of the board

    • Press the grip onto the board slowly and work your way across the board

    • Ensure that there is no air bubbles forming when applying the grip

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    • Use the phillips head screwdriver to trace the edge of the board

    • Ensure it can be seen all the way around the board

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  6. How to Replace a Skateboard Deck: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Trim the grip along the trace you made with the box cutter

    • Use long and smooth motions for straight trims

    • Trim up the jagged edges left on the grip on the edge of the board

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  7. How to Replace a Skateboard Deck: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Sand the edges with the left over grip

    • This is to ensure the grip fully applies to the board

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    • Poke a hole with the screw from the bottom of the deck

    • Remove the screw

    • Insert it through the top on the deck

    • Repeat for all 4 holes

    • Repeat on the opposite side with the other truck

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    • Use the 3/8" socket to screw on the nut

    • Use the phillips side to hold the screw in place

    • The hangar should face outwards

    • Tighten them until they're snug

    • Overtightening can damage the deck

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