2-Minute Tech Talk: SuperATV’s GDP Portals

Length: 2:23
Created: February 27, 2018

Transcript

[0:00] Welcome to 2-Minute Tech Talk! I’m Lindsay and today we’re talking GDP Portal Gear Lifts.

Why Would I Want GDP Portals?

One of the most common questions we get is, are portals right for me? And at the end of the day, it really comes down to this. What do you really want out of your machine? Portals serve as two primary functions: a lift kit and a gear reduction kit.

[0:23] They have lots of side benefits. For example, if you run bigger tires, you don’t have to worry about losing power. Portals take a lot of stress off of your drivetrain and they’re super low maintenance.

But at the end of the day, if you’re in the market for a big lift kit, a gear reduction kit, or both, then portals are likely a great option for you.

How Do Portals Work?

So what do portals do, and how does a gear reduction work? All the magic happens in this aluminum housing. We start with your drive axle and through three internal gears, lower your gear ratio through the new output shaft.

If you go with a 4″, you’re going to get a 30% reduction. If you go with the 6″, you’re going to get a 45% reduction.

How Do I Install Them?

[1:02] Can a non-mechanical person install portals? Absolutely! Each gear box comes preassembled and ready to install when it ships from SuperATV.

So here’s a quick breakdown. Remove your wheels and tires, and then you’re going to replace your hubs with new portal mounting brackets. Install the portals and start putting everything back together.

If you run into problems, it will likely be when you’re bleeding your brake lines. If it happens and you can’t get it figured out, call our tech team. We’ll be happy to guide you through it.

Which Gear Reduction Do I Want?

[1:31] So the big question is, do you go with the 4″ portal or the 6″ portal? There’s no right or wrong answer. When making your decision, you’ve got three main factors to consider:

1. What machine are you riding?
2. What size tires are you looking to run?
3. What’s your personal riding preference?

If you’ve still got questions, give us a call and we’ll walk you through it.

Do GDP Portals Come with a Warranty?

[1:55] Let’s talk warranty. Our portals are backed by an industry-leading lifetime warranty on everything except for the two wear items: your bearings and seals. We’re confident in our product and we want you to be confident when you’re out on the trail. If you can break it, we’ll replace it.

For more information on our GDP portals, check us out online at SuperATV.com or give us a call. We’ll catch you next time on 2-Minute Tech Talk!