My axle nuts are driving me nuts...

[bigflax925]

Sorry for the newb question, but I am trying to remove the left axle nut on my Spyder so that I can use a side-mounted license plate relocation bracket.

I've got a 36mm socket and a large wrench, but when I try and remove the left axle nut, the right one (the cotter-pinned side) ultimately turns and comes off. I can't seem to turn either side to get the left off without the axle spinning and the right nut coming off.

Is there a trick to this, or does the left always stay on and you have to push the axle out from the right to get to that side?

Thanks!

[frank3]

The left nut is actually welded to the axle. It is not removable. In order to achieve your end, you'll be required to remove the axle unless you can mount this on the right side.

[bigflax925]

The left nut is actually welded to the axel. It is not removable. In order to achieve your end, you'll be required to remove the axel unless you can mount this on the right side.

Ok, that answers that - Thanks!

I'm not going to mess with jacking up the Spyder and removing the axle... so I'll find a way to mount to the right side.