Removing trailer hitch on my Spyder RT

[Spyder VaBeach]

I am removing a factor installed trailer hitch. It appears that the axle is approx. 1 inch too long. Does the factory hitch come with a longer axle? If so I think I need to find a shorter axle... Any suggestions??

 

[garb55]

I am removing a factor installed trailer hitch. It appears that the axle is approx. 1 inch too long. Does the factory hitch come with a longer axle? If so I think I need to find a shorter axle... Any suggestions??

The BRP trailer hitch has a bolt that goes all the way threw the axle on the Spyder
You do not need to remove the axle to remove the hitch
If you do not put the hitch back on you must install the cotter pin in the original hollow axle [it was removed when the hitch was installed]
Don

 

[Jester]

Removed the bolt that you think is the axle, then just slide the hitch off!:yes:

 

[retread]

If you look at both ends (sides) of the "axle", you'll see that one end is welded, and one has a nut and cotter pin. Take the pin out, take the nut off, and slide the threaded rod out. The hitch should come of easily after that.

john

 

[cptjam]

Stubborn

After the bolt is out, the hitch might be hard to remove. Hit the ball left and right until you see movement, then tug off. No other fasteners come off.