Size of rear axle nut ?

[MXracer111]

Tried doing a search on here and came up empty What size socket do i need to loosen the rear axle nut? the few large sockets i have did not work and my micrometer is at work? Thanks in advance

[lammiepie615]

34 MM....it's a big mofo

[MXracer111]

Thanks lammiepie615, i tried a 36 and was to big then my next smallest was a 27. guess i need to go tool shopping before snap-on shows up next monday. Or atleast dont tell the misses im buying more tools.

[Rainman]

34 mm is not easy to find locally.
For those of you who have time to shop, I bought this socket from Sears on-line Part # 00994221000 - $12.99 -
NHT Axle Nut 1/2" Drive 34mm (Socket)

[Loomis]

Originally Posted by Rainman

34 mm is not easy to find locally.
For those of you who have time to shop, I bought this socket from Sears on-line Part # 00994221000 - $12.99 -
NHT Axle Nut 1/2" Drive 34mm (Socket)

The OEM Axle nut is 36mm, I just put lightech adjusters on Bike and replace the nut with a Gilles lock nut the size of the Gilles nut is 32mm.

[Rainman]

Originally Posted by Loomis

The OEM Axle nut is 36mm,

I beg to differ. I summize you put a sloppy 36mm socket on a 34mm nut.
Did it work for you? Must have. You got it off.

However, my rule is to use the proper tool. Do it right and get the proper socket.

[Loomis]

It was a double sided Wrench One end was 34 (34 end was too small), the other was 36. Fit like a glove otherwise I would not have tried to take it off.
I have $60k in tools LOL

[RansomT]

Just went out to the garage, 34mm fits the OEM axle nut. 36mm fits a Busa axle nut and I do believe the S1Krr main steering head nut.

[Spd_Dmn]

Perhaps different sized nuts on different production runs?
I'll put a micrometer on mine and post up tomorrow.

[LiterBoy]

Mine is 34 mm