<p><b>Ever Hardware</b> brings you 9 screws and 9 nuts for a quality setup that'll keep you screwed in and anti-lost.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>1. SKATEBOARD NUTS& BOLTS: GENERAL INFO</b></p> <p> </p> <p>Belt packs, hardware, shorties or simply nuts and bolts, connect the skateboard deck to the trucks and are thus a very crucial part of your skateboard setup.</p> <p> </p> <p>The hardware in skateboard bolt packs is specifically made to fit perfectly in the holes in your deck as well as into your trucks.</p> <p> </p> <p>Additionally, these mounting kits include self-locking nuts, which largely prevent them from loosening due to strong vibrations or tension.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>2. WHAT TYPES OF BOLTS ARE THERE IN SKATEBOARDING?</b></p> <p> </p> <p>You can find bolt packs in different lengths and shapes. In recent years, Allen (or socket) bolts have gained popularity over Phillips head for aesthetic reasons.</p> <p> </p> <p>Skate tools contain both Phillips and Allen, and also have the matching Allen key for the mounting nuts, kingpin nuts, and the axle nuts.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>ALLEN BOLTS:</b></p> <p> </p> <p>Allen bolts have a head with a special 6-sided, hexagonal socket. Allen keys can be found in any skate tool and come with most Allen-bolt packs.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>COUNTERSUNK VS. RAISED HEAD BOLTS</b></p> <p> </p> <p>This type of screw is set in the deck to form a smooth surface that won’t interfere with your skating. Raised head bolts are especially suited for drop-through longboard and special materials in longboard construction.</p> <p> </p> <p><b>REMEMBER: FOR SKATEBOARDING ALWAYS STICK WITH COUNTERSUNK BOLTS!</b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>3. HOW TO GET THE RIGHT LENGTH FOR YOUR SKATEBOARD SETUP!</b></p> <p> </p> <p>Setup Bolt Length</p> <p> </p> <p>Without Shock Pads 7/8”-1” Bolts</p> <p> </p> <p>1/8” Shock Pads 1”-1 1/8” Bolts</p> <p> </p> <p>1/4” Shock Pads 1 1/4” Bolts</p> <p> </p> <p>1/2” Shock Pads 1 1/2” Bolts</p>