Ace Trucks AF8
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Ace Trucks AF8 for Everyday Skating
The Ace Trucks AF8 is a skateboard truck built by Ace, a brand riders look for by name when comparing sizing, weight, and feel across a lineup of models. If you have been researching Ace truck options, the AF8 is one of the sizes in that lineup.
Built by Ace
- Brand: Ace
- Model: AF8
Ace has built a reputation among skateboarders for trucks that hold up to repeated impact and stay consistent turn after turn, which is why the name comes up so often in rider comparisons.
Who Rides the AF8
Skateboard trucks are sold as a two-per-board component, so most riders purchase the AF8 in a matched pair to complete or upgrade a deck. They suit street, park, and everyday cruising setups, and are a common pick when a rider is building a board from parts rather than buying a complete.
Setting Up and Breaking In
New trucks should be mounted with the baseplate hardware torqued evenly on both sides so the deck sits level, and the kingpin nut adjusted to the rider's preferred turning response, tighter for stability at speed and looser for sharper carving. Recheck hardware tightness after the first few sessions since new trucks can settle slightly as the bushings seat in.
Caring for Your Trucks
Rinse salt water and sand off the hardware after riding near the coast, since corrosion is the most common thing that shortens the life of skate trucks in a beach town. Periodically check the kingpin nut and axle nuts for tightness, and replace bushings when turning starts to feel loose or inconsistent.
Why Buy From Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has been a family-owned surf and skate shop since 1978, and our team can help pair the Ace Trucks AF8 with the right deck, wheels, and bearings for the way you actually ride. Stop by or order online and skate with confidence knowing your setup came from people who ride too.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Island Water Sports
- Product
- Ace Trucks AF8
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Ace Trucks AF8?
- It is a skateboard truck from Ace, sold individually or in pairs to build or upgrade a deck.
- Do Ace trucks need to be broken in?
- New trucks can settle slightly in the first few sessions, so check that baseplate hardware and the kingpin nut are still snug after your first rides.
- How do I adjust the turning feel on Ace trucks?
- Tighten the kingpin nut for more stability at speed, or loosen it for looser, sharper carving.
- How should I care for skate trucks near the beach?
- Rinse off salt water and sand after riding and check the hardware regularly, since corrosion is the main thing that wears trucks down in a coastal area.
- Are Ace trucks sold as a single or a pair?
- Skateboard trucks are a two-per-board part, so most riders purchase two to complete a full setup.