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RiPPer · Joined: 13 Feb 2009 Posts: 53

Do you all prefer the phillips head type hardware that comes with the Khiro hardware kit or the allen head type that stoked sales and comes on their completes?

And what sizes do you find you need most frequently? I'm trying to decide between the hardware kit or just trying to buy what I will need.

Thanks guys.

stridey · Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 48

Phillips head every time for me. The allen heads strip too easily and I never have the right tool with me.

I like the Khiro Truss heads, as the dome shape is large and spreads load, and they dont stick up too high.

The kits they do are great as you will have everything you need. The long bolts are really useful, but I do tend to use 1 1/4 and 1 3/4" more than anything. But when you need longer you need longer...if that makes sense.

Ian the Groove Worshipper · Joined: 03 Dec 2008 Posts: 79 Location: Largo, FL

I agree that Trusshead is ideal for the load spreading advantage, though washers with the other ones mentioned can also be used to spread the load.

If you have access to a Dremel, I recommend buying 3 inch hardware and cutting it to the perfect length. Otherwise, the Khiro kit is great.

I find that turning the screws from the top of the board is not good. They usually bend a little with the wedging so they don't turn smoothly. Also, you'll inevitably strip the Phillips head. It's better to turn the nuts from the bottom. I use a 1/4" drive 3/8 deep well socket attached to a cordless drill with a torque setting clutch. It makes wedging adjustments and the like super quick and easy.

peppermint rhino · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 57

Phillips head. I actually have 2 flat head screws on my board and they're kind of annoying compared to the phillips head screws on the rest of my board. Also, I find that allen screws strip a lot easier than a phillips head screw which causes me to favor a phillips head screw.

model.citizen · Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 5:08 am Post subject:

good allen head hardware should never strip as long as you're using a decent allen key. forget any "skate tool" rubbish, invest in a Snap-On or similar key.

far superior to philips head stuff IMO. use a washer underneath to spread the load.

peppermint rhino · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 57

model.citizen · Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

cruddy hardware? allen head stuff don't strip unless the hardware is bad, the allen key is cheap, or you attempt to fit the allen key into the head off-centre.

the worst i've ever done is round off the edges of a cheap allen key.

with fastenings and the tools required to secure them, you definitely get what you pay for.