are there bearings good or do they suck?
1419528
They are alright for the price. But I put bone super reds on my board so it goes further
2207095
Hi, I've never tried since I only have a few bits and none use bearings. I would imagine that they can be if they have the top screw opening. I'd check with the manufacturer as well.
1033662
I definitely think you should repack the bearing... I was able to repack it in just a few minutes. Just be careful when removing them. You don't want to damage them. I believe you would have to pull the shaft if you have to replace them. Make sure you use high quality grease that can withstand high temps.
2019397
How new? My bearings went out after 1.5 years and still waiting on replacement- it went out in September! It sounded almost like a metal on metal grinding.
435773
smoother bearings. higher quality steel. you get what you pay for with this unit. I still beat the heck out of mine and it has never failed yet.
1195547
this one from my experience!! It is a good all around board. and the only update that I recommend is new bearings. I got bones reds on amazon for like 11 bucks!
685621
"Bearings" is an overstatement IMHO, though some call bushings bearings. The wheels include a pressed in bushing that rides on the axle. It's been a long time since I got these for my dad, so I don't know if it is a powdered metal oiled busing or a high-density polymer bushing.
952691
Nothing exotic, it comes with the bearings installed. You can find videos on youtube that show the whole process.Scott
1515757
sealed bearings are just that, sealed, they can not be greased, and the seal keeps the grease in and imperfections out, when you think they make a noise, replacement is in order, good luck, Dick
1737292
Tom, this has all bearings. Not that hard to install with some patience. Note that the original can be very difficult. They are cast. Mine broke I'n half trying to pry it out, and I had to drill and dremel the rest out.
1855440
I see no ball bearings anywhere on my slide. They don't appear to be needed, but may be an addition on later models.
1484292
I first started with a bearings upgrade, which totally changed the feel of the board, then I threw on a set of Gullwing Sidewinder II Trucks, I don't recommend those trucks in particular due to having two kingpins, and the board has a big disadvantage with wheelbite with these trucks, and a bit of speed wobbles. I suggest a set of Paris' or something of the like.First, I'd start with bearings, and just work from there:)
616994
It depends on the size of your wheels, but for sure you should try to get Bones brand bearings.
2247780
I do not believe they would support the claimed weight that way. There is only a rolled metal lip holding the bearings in. Like one of the other reviewers said, they are cheap and might hold light work. I would not want to stand underneath to test it though.
2277543
I guess so, because I have a lot of friends longboarders that use those big wheels. And they use this same bearings, and they told me that these bearings last a lot even more than mines cause I use 53mm Bones Wheels cause I'm skateboarder. :)
723898
@Austin the bearing were about the same quality as the reds bearings. Really the only difference was that they were yellow instead of red. Also the board came with yellow moranga wheels instead of yellow stims. Lastly, the bushings were garbage, but overall I like the board. It takes a little while to adjust to, but still good for tricks and pretty fun
198606
Sorry wrong bearings. I cleaned and lubed these for lazy susans and they are fairly quiet.