Independent Risers
Independent Riser Pads for Your Skateboard Setup
If you are searching for independent skateboard risers to fit bigger wheels or quiet down your ride, this 1/8 inch riser pad set from Independent Truck Co. is a straightforward, proven upgrade. Riser pads are hard plastic pads that install between your skateboard trucks and deck, adding space between your wheels and the board so you can run larger wheels without them catching on the deck.
Built to Independent's Standard
- Solid hard riser pads, 1/8 inch high
- Enough in one set for two trucks, one skateboard
- Superior Independent quality throughout
These are the same style of riser pad tried and approved by the Independent team, and they are made to prevent vibration, loose hardware, board cracks, and wheel bite, the exact problems that show up when wheels sit too close to the deck or when a board takes hard, repeated impacts.
Who These Risers Are For
These riser pads suit any skater upgrading to bigger wheels or simply looking to reduce the rattle and stress a deck absorbs from daily riding. If you skate parks, streets, or transition and want to protect your board from cracking under repeated hits, adding risers is a simple, low-cost way to extend the life of your setup.
Installing Riser Pads Correctly
Riser pads sit directly between the truck baseplate and the underside of the deck, held in place by the same mounting hardware as your trucks. The one detail that matters most is hardware length. A good rule of thumb when adding riser pads is to increase your mounting hardware length by about an inch over what you would normally use, so the bolts still seat securely through the deck, the risers, and the truck baseplate.
About Independent Truck Co.
Independent Trucks has been the number one choice of professional skateboarders since 1978, and that reputation carries into their hardware accessories, including these riser pads, which are built to the same standard as their trucks.
Why Buy From Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports carries the skate hardware you need to dial in your setup the right way, from trucks and wheels down to the small parts like these riser pads. If you have questions about matching hardware length or wheel size to your new risers, our team can help you get it right the first time.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Independent
- Product
- Independent Risers
- Gender
- Unisex
- Feature
- Solid hard riser pads
- Feature
- Prevent vibration, loose hardware, board cracks, and wheel bite
- Feature
- Superior Independent quality throughout
- Feature
- Enough for two trucks, one skateboard.
- Feature
- Solid hard riser pads
- Feature
- Independent Trucks is the #1 choice of professional skateboarders since 1978
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do riser pads do on a skateboard?
- Riser pads are hard plastic pads inserted between the skateboard trucks and deck to increase the space between the wheels and the board, which helps prevent wheel bite when running bigger wheels.
- Do I need longer hardware when I install risers?
- Yes. A good rule of thumb is to add about an inch to the height of the riser pads you are using when choosing your mounting hardware length.
- How many riser pads come in a set?
- This set includes enough riser pads for two trucks, one skateboard.
- How thick are these Independent riser pads?
- These are 1/8 inch high, solid hard riser pads made by Independent.
- Can riser pads help prevent board damage?
- Yes, these riser pads are designed to help prevent vibration, loose hardware, board cracks, and wheel bite.