(Part 2) Best skateboard parts according to redditors

Alright, I'm gonna try to answer all of your questions to the best of my ability. So if I'm wrong, someone correct me.

1. The only thing you really need to fix are the belts. They go for around 10-20 depending on where you buy from. They break around 200-400 miles of riding so it's not that expensive. Links for some examples are listed below
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Boosted-Board-Belts-Factory-Quality/dp/B07L3DP6SM/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=boosted+belts&qid=1554994183&s=gateway&sr=8-4
   
   https://boostedboards.com/accessories/motor-belt-service-kit
   
   The one on boosted's site is a little more expensive but they also come with some extra screws for the motor caps and a hex key. If say a motor breaks or your battery starts to malfunction, you can email boosted support, and they'll usually repair it for you and send it back in a reasonable amount of time for free.
   
   
2. You will get around at least 11-13 miles. It also would depend on what board you get and the amount of power your board supplies.
   
   
3. If you don't ride it in the rain, a few puddles won't damage the board. I wouldn't suggest washing it with water, but using wet towels to wipe it down won't affect the board.
   
   
4. I have had a V2 board for 2 years and aside from a few scratches, the board doesn't appear to be rusting.
   
   
5. Ok, so this is completely up to you. If you want to get at least 13km of range, I would suggest getting the mini x, plus, or stealth. While the If you want a more relaxed ride with a lot of flat roads, I would go for the stealth or plus. If your commute consists of tight turns and you like to carve a lot, get the mini x.
   
   
6. The app allows you to track the total number of miles and allows you to be able to record your trips. You can also change the speed of your board on your phone or your remote and the app actually calculates how far you'll be able to travel according to your height and weight.
   
   
7. No
   
   Overall, like u/stubrauer said, if you buy cheap boards, it won't be great and it won't last long. My board has been immensely helpful for my commutes and is really an impressive piece of technology. They focus really on quality and making it a long-lasting product. Do not buy another cheap knock off. Save up money and go for a boosted board. You won't be disappointed.

Enjoi Skateboard Griptape Cat... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PZF1Q8N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It's slightly shotlrter than the loaded deck, I put a pice of vicious on the back/tail area

Would be really nice if it could be powered by something like this. That would be a clean setup

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013KXTMM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_m.cDDbWMYZ2JE

Specs:

• 2x 6374 180kv motors
  
  
• MBS all-terrain wheels
  
  
• 2x pulley kit (36:13)
  
  
• 2x motor mounts
  
  
• Caliber II Trucks (I have wider Torqueboard 218 trucks coming so I can mount both motors inside)
  
  
• Antispark switch
  
  
• FSESC 200A
  
  
• 2x 6s 6000mAh Lipos
  
  
• Deck from a longboard I bought like 4 years ago
  
  
• Both enclosures were 3d printed with ProtoPasta carbon fiber and TPU washers that vary in thickness to compensate for the contours of the board (my own design).
  
  
• bearings
  
  
• Dual charger
  
  
• other various screws, nuts, wires, connectors, solder, etc
  
  
  Total Cost: Approx. $1200
  
  
  Additional notes:
  
  
• This was my first time using this brand of carbon fiber filament and I have to say its insanely strong, knocking on the back of the case, which is only 5mm thick, feels like knocking on a brick wall, its nothing like any filament i've ever used before and prints surprisingly well but will destroy brass nozzles (which cost pennies anyways).
  
  
• I've gotten it up to 26mph so far, with plenty of throttle left to go (I'd honestly say I didn't hit over 50% throttle). It's been about 2 years since I've rode my longboard, and I've only tried a friends boosted board once about a year ago, so I still need to build up to going fast. A more experienced rider got it up to 29mph and said he still had throttle to spare. So so far no one has been willing to top it off, I'll report back once I get some numbers. I will say that it accelerates faster than most if not all brand name boards.
  
  
• Yes I am aware that I fucked up my rear motor, I have since fixed the issue... Whoops.

Bones Super Reds: http://www.amazon.com/Bones-Super-Reds-Bearings-Pack/dp/B002E2MYSI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458156520&sr=8-1&keywords=bones+super+reds

Zealous: http://www.amazon.com/Zealous-Bearings-Longboards-Skateboards/dp/B00BL9VCRE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458156543&sr=8-1&keywords=zealous+bearings

Testing out these belts (Will check it out for a few days and leave some feedback) : https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07L3DP6SM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Like mountain board wheels? Or these $25 83mm Amazon mids

What I did right

• Bought high-quality parts (mostly)
  
• Laser-cut center logo
  
  • I originally tried cutting this out of grip tape. The results were... suboptimal. The laser-cut plastic looks amazing and was only ~$10 after free credits. I ordered it through Ponoko. New accounts get a $20 credit towards making stuff, and they have a huge range of materials to choose from. I used this material, which comes with adhesive pre-applied as well as being quite flexible.
    
• Custom fiberglass enclosure
  
  • This was probably the part of the build that took the longest. Due to me not sizing the enclosure correctly (see below), I decided it would be easier to make an enclosure rather than scouring the internet for one that fit. This was my first time working with fiberglass, so it turned out a little rough. But it does the job and conforms to my deck way better than any pre-bought enclosure ever would. It’s currently secured to my deck with screws threaded directly into the wood. The holes are strengthen with superglue. So far this has worked well (5+ screw in/outs), we’ll see if it holds up. If the holes start stripping I’ll just put some threaded inserts in.
    
• Installed a Bluetooth module
  
  • Although I haven’t gotten wireless configuration working yet, it’s really nice being able to see stats on your phone. I’m on iOS and use the Xmatic app which is very-well designed. It even comes with a companion Apple Watch app so you can easily check your speed and battery life while riding.
    
    

    Mistakes I made
    

    
    

1. I didn’t add extra clearance to the battery size when shopping for an enclosure. I originally bought this enclosure from MBoards. But either the enclosure or the battery was slightly bigger/smaller than the advertised dimensions and the entire enclosure bowed out when I tried shoving the battery in. Cables never had a chance of fitting. This turned out to be a bit of a moot point anyways, because...
   
2. I choose a deck with too much flex/bow. Even if the enclosure did fit the battery, attaching it to the underside of my deck would have severely warped it.
   
3. I destroyed two $10 42V chargers. The first was destroyed by plugging it in backwards to the battery (i.e. red -> black and black -> red on the battery connector). We don’t talk about the second one. ^(Ok maybe I plugged it in the exact same way expecting something else yes I’m an idiot)
   
4. I didn’t cut the grip tape very cleanly. Lots of rough edges, grip tape is harder to apply properly than it looks.
   
5. My paint job on the enclosure turned out a little sloppy because I didn’t properly secure the stencil.
   
   

   Potential upgrades
   

   
   

• New paint job on bottom (I might just go all-black and remove the design)
  
• New grip tape (with more consistent edges)
  
• Reverse-mounted motor (so I can use my dropdown like it was intended)
  
• Sleeker fiberglass enclosure
  
• Handle (I have no idea how to do this, any suggestions are welcome)
  
  

  Parts
  

  
  

• Motor Mount
  
• Pulley System
  
• 3250W 180KV Motor
  
  • This thing has an insane amount of torque, it chews up hills without slowing down at all. Very happy with this motor.
    
• Remote
  
• Caliber II Trucks
  
• Power Switch
  
• Longboard Deck
  
  • It’s cheap. Didn’t expect much, but it’s actually fairly nice (at least for a traditional longboard; as noted elsewhere there’s a bit too much flex for it to be a good electric board).
    
• Orangatang Kegel Wheels
  
• VESC
  
• BLE Module
  
• Charger
  
• 10S3P Battery Pack
  
  • This battery with its integrated BMS was plugged in to charge with its polarity accidentally reversed twice (see above), and it still works great.
    
    I spent a total of ~$770 on this board (including wasted parts). It's more than I wanted to spend but I expect it'll last a long time.
    
    Specs:
    
    
• Top speed: 28 MPH (in theory, I've only actually gone up to 16 MPH because of safety concerns :P)
  
• Range: 25-30 miles (extrapolated from the voltage drop on a ~2 mile ride, haven't had time to go on a ride that fully drains the battery)

My go to cheap but good bearings would be these Bones Reds. If you take care not to ride them in the rain, they usually last me about 3-6 months of daily riding.

For bearings, the only choice I'd consider would be Bones Swiss. Fast and Silent. I use these on my board to film and the noise is very minimal.

Its 2 different kinds.
The middle and very ends are Jessup grip. Local skate shops should have this. An the darker black grip is vicious Grip.


vicious Grip:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013UKNTVS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_y2OXCbNHENSR0

Jessup Grip:
https://shop.ccs.com/jessup-griptape-10-inch-width?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnpXmBRDUARIsAEo71tQrgBarJI18dKNi8AdQZwc6z_2x7-HSocyLRGw_XQlw-KAwxsKJWlYaApXlEALw_wcB

I want to rainproof a Penny Board, and I know the bearings will die if water sits in a stainless steel bearing. Are ceramic bearings just as good, and resistant to water getting it? How are the RUSH ceramic bearings (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DIQ2SC/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)? Are there any covers for the wheels I can use to also keep water out? Thanks.

Buy a skateboard, it's awesome 90% of the time. It can kinda suck when it rains or is windy though. But, the freedom of skating around on campus is one of the best things ever. Make sure you buy Bone Swiss Bearings if you get a board. I promise, this is the best decision you can make if you decide to skate. No other bearing set comes close.

Link in the title for the lazy

I wouldn't order those 3/16" bearings. They are stainless steel and stainless is many times non-magnetic. Here are the bearings I ordered:


3/16": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BBD4P4

1/4": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012LHL9O

I didn't order 3/8" but that link you provided is probably fine for those.


I ordered 1/4" because according to the chart in the KJ blog post, it looked like the 1/4" bearing fit the 3/8" magnet better to me. I haven't installed a large ship yet though so I don't know if 1/4" is a better option (and I expect that it isn't since everyone seems to use the 3/8")
https://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=star-wars-x-wing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5BZSP7/ref=twister_B07CLLJ7X2 for the wheels and https://flatland3d.com/shop/all-products/boosted-boards/shock-pads/ for the pads.
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Nah you'll be fine. They are good for getting the wheels a little tighter and reduce side to side friction, making bearings last longer according to the science behind it. You could get a 100 pack here on Amazon so you never run out.

I lost a few here and there myself, they are easy to lose track of being so small & sometimes they stick to the wheel from grease.

For example https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002GIEAG4/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1523525127&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=skateboard+deck&dpPl=1&dpID=31c33zkaUdL&ref=plSrch

I preferred to wait a bit and collect old ones because 1) they were for free 2) I like them a bit trashy.. but buying new ones is a viable and faster option.

First bearings I bought were pretty terrible. Then I bought a ceramic bearing which I thought was great, until I got me some red bones bearings. Way cheaper and better.

Buy these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L1SY9O8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Buy yourself a bearing cleaner:
https://www.daddiesboardshop.com/oust-speed-kleen-kit

Watch this video on how to clean them with that kit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEkAeVVivK8&list=PLxpcf3QVT79RYO_7eRd-l7GMdGkSKWzH3&index=2

I'm getting up to 3 minute spins with the same spinner as OP. I made my own caps though, along with slightly shorter caps for the outer ones for extra weight to make it spin better. Pic: http://i.imgur.com/ZYmwugd.jpg

I need to get me a glass bed too..

I'm up cause I'm in pain.
I <3 Get Lucky by Daftpunk.
Skateboard bearings would be cool for my husband.

It’s one of these

The Calibers look slightly different than the Randals . Do you think that difference is noticeable when riding?
Huh, the Calibers show up at $53 and The Randals at $48 to me in Muirskate... Anyway, I was looking at the Calibers in Amazon for $40 and the Randals in the Randal page itself for $53. It doesn't matter though, I liked the Randal suggestion because that company seems to have a better reputation than Caliber, and if you also say that the bushings are better and that they will feel better in a drop deck, it's a no brainer!

 

Haha I've never ridden before but I confidence in handling hills falls before even pushing for the first time

This has probably been asked a million times, but I'm looking for a 70mm wheel that is decently hard for speed, but grippy enough for carving.

I bought these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GAYGTM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They suck for speed but grip like no other. I'm looking for a good balance between the two.

Oh gosh. I built this several months ago so this list is mostly from memory, but I’ll do my best. Also bear in mind that my experience with DIYeBoard has been a good one. I haven't had any issues with my ESC or battery. Zero issues with voltage sag or the controller cutting out. I have seen a few reports that these are common issues, but I haven't experienced them. I'm also listing the prices I paid for these items. I don't know if these prices have changed recently so take that into consideration.

Deck – Rimmable 42in top mount complete board (for replacement wheels and bearings) - $35

Battery and ESC – 10s5p kit from DIYeBoard - $220

Motors – 170kv N5055’s from DIYeBoard – 2x $40

Gearing – Gears and Pulley kit from DIYeBoard - $25

Trucks – Caliber 2 (black) - $30 free ship

Wheels – Cal 7 97mm 78A (flywheel hub) - $26 free ship (yes this pricing is correct and yes these wheels are amazing)

Mounts – Boardnamics – approx. $50 shipping included

Grip –Camo Black Diamond griptape – $9.95

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Speed – 32mph on flat ground with 210lb rider. Could go faster but I wasn't willing to push it without a helmet or other protection.

Range – Unknown I normally get tired before it dies. My estimate is around 15-20miles on speed mode 2 full throttle

Approximate total = $500 USD (NOT including shipping costs for DIYeBoard items all Amazon items were shipped for free)

An Eastbilt Rounded Pintail is only $51.50 shipped.

Randall R2 180mm trucks are $42 shipped

Bones Reds Bearings are $13 shipped

Finally, some Abec 11 Gumballs are around $56 shipped

Comes to around $162.50

Figured I'd share the flanged bearing setup I'm running on my marcmt88 mounts.

http://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/custom-made-cnc-motor-mounts-available-for-sale/32342



Parts list (For one idler, in order of layout):

• M4-0.7 x 30mm Machine Screw https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Plated-Phillips-M4-0-7-Threaded
  
• 7mm OD 4.2mm ID / 20mm Spacer https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DF6ST4
  
• M4 Washer - Included with marcmt88 mount
  
• Speed Ring https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00388S91S
  
• F608ZZ Flanged Bearing (Outside) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197SR8R8
  
• 688ZZ Bearing (Middle) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CMWV29
  
• 608ZZ Bearing (Inside) - Included with marcmt8 mount
  
• Speed Ring https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00388S91S
  
• M4 0.7 lock nut - Included with marcmt88 mount
  
  
  Note: I'm running Abec11 107mm wheels, I did have to create a bevel with a rasp on the inside of the wheel to clear the flange.

I got this set: ebay

And bearings on amazon

And these wheels on amazon


Saw this thread on this sub and that's how i found the ebay page: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewSkaters/comments/4306uk/50_dollar_skateboard/czejg6f

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GIEAG4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What color of the caliber v2 trucks do y'all think would go well with the 77a blue Caguamas? I'm gonna be putting it on a deck that is just wood colored on the bottom. I'll change the griptape in the future, but for now it's just black. I like the lavender, sea foam, and coral colors, but part of me wants to play it safe and just go with the Smoke color or the white/gold. There will be bones reds in the blue/green caguamas too, but they won't be too noticeable. I like the bright colors. Thanks for the help.

These are similar and have their own battery. Been eyeing them but I don’t like that you mount them between the trucks and deck.


Third Kind Skateboard Longboard Lights.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013KXTMM0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8cIzDbM9XS6BX

Ceramic can't rust and the enclosure needs to be stainless steel too. These bearings fits well :
https://www.amazon.com/Rush-DECK-CERAMIC-ALL-WEATHER-BEARINGS/dp/B001DIQ2SC
I think I'll have to clean them regularly tho

You can order them online I think? What's the Peug model?

i ride a penny skateboard around and they use 59mm 78a wheels. You could get bigger wheels if you wanted, but with so many people copying penny, wheels in this size are pretty easily obtained, and about $10 cheaper than typical longboard wheels ($25 as opposed to $35)
http://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Boards-Skateboard-Wheels-Black/dp/B008Y2RN2E/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1361049014&sr=8-14&keywords=59mm+wheels&tag=side01b-20

and if you dont have bearings, you can get the stereo vinyl cruiser wheels. those come with bearings
http://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Vinyl-Cruiser-Wheels-Color/dp/B005QK7GLA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371506149&sr=8-2&keywords=stereo+vinyl+wheels

Hey, I just got my Paris v2 180mm and Orangutan Stimulus 83a wheels. I'm now looking for a bearing and this is what I might be getting. Is the size okay for my wheels? Is there any specific things that I will need to take note of? One more thing is that are these bearing pre lubed? Do I need to lube it by myself? This is my first time assembling my board and I just want to make sure I got everything correct.

http://www.randal.com/trucks_180.html

http://www.amazon.com/Randall-R-11-180mm-Longboard-Trucks/dp/B00123YRG2

Here's some I found http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Speed-Washers-100-Pack/dp/B00388S91S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405561903&sr=8-2&keywords=speed+rings+longboard

Four month ago I bought a $25 kryptonics longboard from Walmart, my first skateboard, and now I need an upgrade. What do you think of this purchase?

Board:
http://www.amazon.com/Blank-Decks-Warning-Skateboard-Natural/dp/B002GIEAN2/ref=pd_sim_sg_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=086FC09SRT7RDVAM5THF

Trucks:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00123YRG2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=YI9FBBOH7K08&coliid=IGYQQ845RM81K

Wheels:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZC8AHE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=YI9FBBOH7K08&coliid=IQNGHRR1ELLNZ


The reason I chose a short board is because I'd like to learn how to skateboard and do tricks so having the option of putting on small wheels to take it to a park AND the option of putting on big wheels and cruise around town is important to me because I'll be using it to get to work.

Am I missing anything? Any advice welcome

That's what I read- can I effectively power slide on these types of wheels?

https://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Boards-Skateboard-Wheels-Black/dp/B008Y2RN2E?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1

(These are not my exact wheels- just similar to the type I have on my board)

$24 USD from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/83mm-Longboard-Cruiser-Wheels-Flywheels/dp/B00I1WFKKE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01

Hopefully some stores in Australia can get some real flywheels in stock soon so I do not need to look for clones.

$32 shipped for 70mm/85a

its more of a longboard thing, but Vicious griptape can be applied on top of grip tape and might be what you're looking for

I've seen em for $25 on amazon before.

Here they are for $45
https://www.amazon.com/Bones-Original-Swiss-Competition-Bearings/dp/B000FDQ0D8

Amazon
It’s not available right now though

MBS 13401 - Black All-Terrain Longboard Wheels - 100mm X 65mm - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GJN0BA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ukq8CbXZRK1

They use the Abec pulley kit.

I'm new and need help putting to get a board.

Copy paste of my post that got removed:
So a couple days ago I rode longboards with friends around the city and realized that skateboards are actually really fun and are a great form of transportation. I recently have been looking into parts for a board but I'm on a budget ($150ish usd). I've picked out a rough list of parts but i have no idea if they are necessarily "good", right for my intentions, or if I'm buying more/less than need, etc. Again, I honestly have no idea what I'm doing. The kind of board I'm looking for is affordable with decent quality. I intend to use the board to ride around town (my town is really flat) for transportation or just ride for fun. I also prefer to have controlled/somewhat sharp turning ability. (It'd also be nice to have one that looks nice, though not completely necessary). I say again, new to this, don't know anything. noflame

Deck:
http://longboardsusa.com/maple-pintail-longboard-skateboard-39-x-9-deck/
I chose this deck because I plan to add my own design.

Grip Tape:
https://www.amazon.com/Mob-Super-Coarse-Longboard-Grip/dp/B00G9EA4I4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500455178&sr=8-1&keywords=mob+grip+tape+longboard

Trucks:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QHC1Z2M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3CDEUCT9UACPY&psc=1

Wheels:
https://www.amazon.com/83mm-Longboard-Cruiser-Wheels-Flywheels/dp/B00I1WFKKE/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1500454619&sr=1-3&keywords=longboard%2Bwheels&th=1

Bearings:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GBJC0CY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3CDEUCT9UACPY&psc=1

Hardware:
https://www.amazon.com/Bones-1-Inch-Skateboard-Mounting-Hardware/dp/B000GA6440/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500455038&sr=8-1&keywords=skateboard+hardware+1+inch

Recommendation: replace axle, nuts.
Axle, nuts, bearing cups that I used when I had bearing problems on my fg:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012ZOTQ8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
New bearings are also a good idea, just measure them. Mine were 1/4", got 100 for $6. linky
A cone wrench makes life easier when replacing the axles, as you need a thin wrench. They're also good for taking off pedals if a standard crescent is too wide. linky
Shop around, these links are just jumping off points, check nashbar and others. I also got Phil bearing grease for repacking the bearings because multiple shops recommended it. Doing this yourself is really fun, and helps you know more of your bike.

I run these... But I haven't tested them outside of my subdivision yet.

https://smile.amazon.com/MBS-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels-100mm/dp/B015GJN0BA/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1504185983&sr=1-2&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A3367079011

Or where you refering to Pneumatic Wheels? https://evolveskateboardsusa.com/collections/wheels/products/wheel-gt-at

The bearings that come with the boostedboard are actually pretty water-resisting. If you are looking for new ones I heard these are good if you are willing to pay.
https://www.amazon.com/Rush-DECK-CERAMIC-ALL-WEATHER-BEARINGS/dp/B001DIQ2SC

Blankdecks.com is a great site for blanks.

This is the skateboard I ride right now from Amazon, and it's decent

where do I buy these speed rings? I also have the rattling.

Is it these? https://www.amazon.com/STANDARD-SPEED-bearing-spacers-washers/dp/B004QGAJ4G