What size socket is the rear axle nut

[Raverez]

Need to know?  Manual shows 18mm thread dia. but thats not the nut size

[eric in md]

27 mm

[sandy]

You can also use a 1 1/16th SAE socket. Perfect fit.

[Raverez]

Thanks. went and bought a 27mm socket.

[hubcapsc]

You can also use a 1 1/16th SAE socket. Perfect fit.

I want to buy a wrench that fits... they have lots of low-cost big wrenches at Tractor Supply Store, but
the big ones aren't metric... I was hoping there was an SAE size that would fit...

-Mike