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Double the Gears, Double the Thrills—Dual Idler GDP Portals Are Here

By Megan Randall | News on May 19, 2021
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In the world of UTV portals, no name is as recognized or as respected as GDP. That’s partly because we’ve invested millions in state-of-the-art R&D facilities. But if you want to know the real reason why more riders choose GDP Portal Gear Lifts than any other brand, it all comes down to experience.

When we say our portals are made by riders and for riders, we mean it. So we usually don’t have to guess at what you want—we know, because we want the same things. We’re right there with you on the weekends, tearing up the trails and pushing our machines until they break.

And when we heard the communal cry for a way to go even bigger and badder with your side-by-sides, we didn’t just agree—we got right to work answering the call.

It took years of research, testing, and development, because everyone knows you can’t rush perfection. But they’re finally here: the Dual Idler GDP 6” Portal Gear Lifts.

Inside view of 6 inch dual idler portal box by SuperATV GDP
The best side-by-side portals on the planet just got better. After years of development, GDP 6” Portal Gear Lifts are now available with a dual idler gear configuration.
Photo by SuperATV

The Best Gear Material

These aren’t the only dual idler portals on the market, so let’s talk about what makes them different.

For starters, we’ll look at gear material. GDP gears are made using the best material possible. Our 9310 billet steel alloy is touted for high core hardness and high fatigue strength, and it blows all other gear materials out of the water.

This is the stuff you use if you want your gears to last. It’s so strong, it actually broke our state-of-the-art testing equipment during the development phase.

So if you’re wondering what makes dual idler GDP portals so great, it all starts with what they’re made of. We’ve got the toughest gear material in the industry, and it’s exactly what you need to machine the best damn portal gears imaginable.

Inside view of 6 inch dual idler portal box by SuperATV GDP
GDP portal gears are made with 9310 billet steel alloy, which is the strongest gear material there is. They’re cool, quiet, and absolutely unbeatable when it comes to toughness.
Photo by SuperATV

Flawless Mating

So we’ve got strength on lock, but that’s not all it takes to produce unbeatable dual idler gear portals.

You can throw an extra idler gear into any set of portals, but if those two gears don’t mate perfectly, that second gear is pointless.

GDP gears are made with precision CNC grinding to ensure they mesh perfectly with every single rotation. Without that flawless mating, you’d notice a severe drop in performance. Dual idlers that don’t consistently mate with 100% accuracy may as well have a single idler.

Precision-ground gears also guarantee quiet and cool performance. No matter how high you push that speedometer, you’ll never have to worry about getting sidelined due to the gears overheating.

Inside view of dual idler portal box by SuperATV GDP
No matter how strong they are, dual idler gears are pointless if they don’t mate correctly. GDP portals utilize precision-ground gears to guarantee perfect meshing every time.
Photo by SuperATV

Gear Down and Go Big

Dual idler gear portals aren’t for the faint of heart. Nobody opts for dual idlers just so they can get a little lift here or a little extra torque there.

When we designed GDP dual idlers, we had the relentless riders in mind. The hardcore off-roaders who are constantly pushing themselves and their machines to the breaking point. The mud lovers and rock crawlers who have never, in their entire lives, turned away from a challenge.

Dual idler gear portals are for riding hard and going big.

That’s why you’ll appreciate that the dual idler gear option of our GDP 6” portals also adds a 1” offset, allowing you to run even larger tires.

When it comes to monster builds, every inch counts.

4 Dual Idler 6 Inch Portal Boxes by SuperATV GDP
We’ve spent countless hours redefining GDP portals as you know them. They were ridiculously strong before, but the dual idler gear configuration takes things to a whole new level.
Photo by SuperATV

“Go Until It Breaks”

There’s no denying the dual idler gear GDP portals are impressive as hell. But are they right for you?

If you’re looking for bulletproof strength that you can’t find anywhere else, dual idlers are for you.

If you’re shooting for an over-the-top, jaw-dropping, neck-breaking build to show off at the ride park, dual idlers are for you.

If you’re a “go until it breaks” type of rider who only has one setting—full send—dual idlers are definitely for you.

Basically, if you’re looking for mind-blowing toughness and a new era of high-performance riding, this is the portal lift for you.

These portals aren’t for the average rider. They deliver more torque and power than you know what to do with, and they make “going big” look like child’s play. With dual idlers, we’re going massive.

Maverick X3 front wheel with GDP Portal Gear Lift Installed
Now that dual idler gear GDP portals are here, there’s only one decision to make. Where are we riding first?
Photo by SuperATV

Didn’t think dual idlers mattered? They don’t, unless they say GDP. Ours are the only dual idler gear portals that are precision ground and built for battle.

The dual idler gear configuration is now available in select GDP 6” Portal Gear Lifts. Choose between a 30%, 45%, and 60% gear reduction.

Whichever option you go with, one thing’s for sure—your ride will never be the same.

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20 Comments

  1. Avatar for John Savage John Savage says:
    May 20, 2021 at 7:29 am

    I Do Not own a Side by Side yet, maybe some day. I own a Dune Buggy. I Love your Equipment Look. Beautiful ! question I have : Can you have a 4″ or 6″ Portal and still ride through desert terrain , fast , sliding into turns , small jumps ?? Or are they just for Rock Climbing & Mud ?

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    • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
      May 20, 2021 at 11:28 am

      Hey John, thanks for tuning in! Yes, you can still take on the thrills with portals. The type of terrain you like and your riding preferences will help you decide what gear reduction you need. I hope this helps. We appreciate you reaching out!

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      • Avatar for Salvador Pastrana Salvador Pastrana says:
        July 26, 2021 at 5:00 pm

        What gear ratio does this set up is ???

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        • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
          July 27, 2021 at 9:04 am

          Hey! I’m assuming you’re talking about that last picture in the article. We’re running 30% gear reduction with our 35″ Terminator Max Tires.

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      • Avatar for David Craven David Craven says:
        September 14, 2021 at 10:23 am

        Wish they had the new one out for the krx1000 Kawasaki

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  2. Avatar for Roger Roger says:
    May 22, 2021 at 2:09 am

    Any chance you will be coming out with a 4” dual idler portal any time soon.

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    • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
      May 24, 2021 at 8:52 am

      Hey Roger, thanks for tuning in! 4″ dual idlers, you say? 🙂 Stay tuned..

      Reply
  3. Avatar for james bulliard james bulliard says:
    June 28, 2021 at 12:28 am

    will or do u make portals for pickup trucks ?

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    • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
      June 28, 2021 at 9:05 am

      Hey James! Unfortunately, we do not currently have this in the works and I don’t know of any plans as of right now. However, we never say never around here! We appreciate you tuning in!

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      • Avatar for D. Layne Perkins, Jr. D. Layne Perkins, Jr. says:
        August 5, 2021 at 2:16 am

        I enjoyed reading about your portal gears.
        This is not a comment, but a question, about your 9310 steel.
        Do you, or know of another manufacturer, that can make ring & pinion gear set, out of something as strong as your 9310 billet steel alloy? The 3.27:1 ratio gear set of the Triumph GT6 car, has always been the weakest gears Triumph ever made, for a highway cruising automobile. I can still buy these gears, but they don’t hold up very long, so it’s not worth the money to buy them. The next highest gear set is the 3.68:1, but it’s a bit low gearing.
        If you know of a manufacturer that makes Strong differential gears, please let me know.

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  4. Avatar for Henry Kelley Henry Kelley says:
    July 27, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    How long until the 4 inch dual idler portals come out for the pioneer 1000’s

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    • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
      July 28, 2021 at 9:14 am

      Hey Henry, appreciate you checking in with us! These are in the works and planned to be ready in the upcoming months, so stay tuned!

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      • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
        September 14, 2021 at 11:45 am

        Hey Henry! Just wanted to give you an update that we are now offering GDP dual idlers for the Honda Pioneer 1000s. Check them out here: https://www.superatv.com/honda-pioneer-1000-4-portal-gear-lift-g3 Give us a call at 855-743-3427 if you have any questions or issues placing your order. We appreciate the support!

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  5. Avatar for Tim Donley Tim Donley says:
    August 5, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    What you are showing will not rotate…….
    The idler gears are intermeshed in a locked position with the input shaft gear and output shaft gear, one of the intermediate idler gears need to be disengaged or removed to allow rotation. What is shown in the picture as built will not work.
    What gives….is this real? What am I missing?
    Show me a video of the gears (as shown) rotating.
    Is not possible.

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    • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
      August 10, 2021 at 8:59 am

      Hey Tim, thanks for tuning in. If the driven gear is moving clockwise, then both idler gears will move counter-clockwise. You should be able to tell this from the picture.

      Reply
  6. Avatar for Torin Torin says:
    August 16, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    Are Yamaha Viking dual idler portals coming too?

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    • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
      August 16, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      As of right now, there are no plans to push dual idler GDP portals into production for that model as we’ve had excellent feedback and results from the standard gen 3 kits that are currently available. Check them out: https://www.superatv.com/shop/yamaha/viking#/filter:product_category:Portal$2520Gear$2520Lifts Thanks for checking in with us!

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      • Avatar for Torin Torin says:
        August 20, 2021 at 7:04 pm

        Thanks, Tyler!

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  7. Avatar for Matt Matt says:
    October 21, 2021 at 6:16 pm

    Looking for portals for a talon x4 2021, are there plans to release dual idlers?

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    • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
      October 22, 2021 at 9:27 am

      Hey, Matt! Thanks for your interest. Portals for the Talon X4 are in the works and we’re hoping to have them ready to launch early 2022.

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