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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 06:13 PM
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Does anyone know what the size of the nut is on both sides of the rear axle are? (2012 FLHRC)
 
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You should be able to use a 1 7/16 but I used a 36mm wrench and socket to do mine .
 
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Had every wrench but a 1 7/16
 
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Ain't that the way it goes , I had to take a trip down to Princess Auto , similar to Harbor Freight and buy a wrench , had the socket though .
 
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Here's a neat tool if you don't want to deal with removing your slip-on mufflers.

https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0635
 
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Here's a neat tool if you don't want to deal with removing your slip-on mufflers.

https://www.motionpro.com/product/08-0635
I like that better than the Jim's tool
 
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