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Which Can-Am Maverick X3 Lift Kit is Right for You?

By Kelly Wheatley | Behind The Wheel on September 7, 2022
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As a UTV owner, you have a pretty good idea of what to expect when you’re hittin’ the trail. But what if we told you that you could do much more by adding a lift kit to your Can-Am Maverick X3?

A lift kit will increase your ground clearance. What is ground clearance? It’s the distance between the ground and the lower end of your chassis.

By adding a lift, you can also run larger tires.

And it gives you a badass, one-of-a-kind look that separates you from all the other riders on the trail.

Now all you have to do is find the right lift kit for your riding style. The sky is the limit on this one, literally. Check our different Maverick X3 lifts below.

Portals on Can-Am Mavrick X3
You can’t go wrong with a SuperATV Can-Am Maverick X3 lift. From small lift kits to portal gears, we have what you need to take your machine to the next level. Photo by SuperATV

Table of Contents

  • Small kits
  • Big lift kits
  • Portal Gear lift
  • Reinforce Your lift kit

Small Lift Kit

Spring Spacer Lift Kit 

A spring spacer is the easiest way to lift your Maverick X3 and is super easy to install. A lot of experienced riders refer to this as an “entry-level lift” for someone who is only looking for 1-3″ of extra ground clearance.

How does it work? It has two front aluminum spacers and two rear billet spacers installed on shocks and compressed, causing it to push against the suspension, creating a slight lift to your machine.

Check out our spring spacer Can-Am Maverick 3″ Lift Kit—it will keep you from dragging your skid plate across logs and rocks.

Not to mention, they’re super affordable.

Small spacer lift kit on Maverick X3
Our shock spacers are made of high-strength billet aluminum to make sure they last for years. The simple design makes it strong ride after ride. Photo by SuperATV

Big Bracket Lift Kit

Can you imagine what you can do with an additional 6″ ground clearance and 38″ tires? Yeah, we know—it’s insane. This Can-Am Maverick X3 6″ Lift Kit is a total game changer.

It’s a little more complicated and takes longer to install because it has multiple parts and components. But you don’t have to worry. We include:

  • High-clearance chromoly A-arms.
  • Boxed trailing and radius arms.
  • Our heavy-duty Rhino 2.0 axle.
  • Shock brackets.
  • Extended brake lines.
  • All the small hardware.

Yes, our larger bracket kits are a little more expensive than our spring spacer kits, but that’s because they come with more parts and give you a ton of capabilities.

This lift kit is a great choice if you love mud and rocks. With the added ground clearance and bigger tires, you’ll be flying through the biggest bounty holes and climbing monster rocks.

Big bracket lift kit on Can-Am Maverick X3
We make our A-arms with 1.25” chromoly steel tubing for superior strength and performance. The design and tube bends give them 1.5” of additional clearance. Photo by SuperATV

Portal Gear Lifts

Our portal gear lifts are the Michael Jordan’s of lift kits.

They’re a gearbox that replaces your UTV’s hub, allowing the lift to raise your chassis’ height and your axles. How? Your axles connect to the portal hub at the top and transfer the energy down to your wheel connects 4” to 8” lower (depending on your lift height). The gearbox also gives you a gear reduction to boost your torque.

The increased torque makes these portals great for rough terrain. And after you include the lift, torque, and monster tires, you’ll be sure to turn heads no matter where you go.

We’re super proud of our GDP Portal Gear Lifts. The numerous hours we’ve spent designing, building, and testing these bad boys have paid off. GDP Portals deliver ultimate power, performance, and speed. If you want the best possible lift kit for big tires and powerful rides, GDP is it.

Take a look at our portal gear lifts:

  • Can-Am Maverick X3 4″ Gear Lift
  • Can-Am Maverick X3 6″ Gear Lift
  • Can-Am Maverick X3 8″ Gear Lift
Portals on a Maverick X3
Portals place the gear reduction in the hub, meaning less stress is put on your drivetrain. Your machine’s most vital parts won’t have to work overtime to make up for the extra 4”, 6”, or 8” of lift. Photo by SuperATV

Reinforce Your Lift Kit 

As you can see, we have multiple options for you to lift your machine. But what about reinforcing it for strength and durability?

Here are four products you should invest in if you add a lift kit to your machine.

  • Rhino X300 Axles: They have a 300M shaft that flexes to absorb the force without breaking, keeping your CVs and drivetrain safe. Plus, we back them with an industry’s best 3-year warranty.
  • Can-am Maverick X3 Big Lift Kit Rhino 2.0 Axles: These axles are bigger and stronger than stock because we’ve maximized the shaft, CV, spider, and cage. And our clever design allows them to handle 40°+ angles without overheating.
  • Can-Am Maverick X3 Adjustable Sway Bar Link: Sway bar links can make or break your Maverick’s quality. They smooth the motion transfer between the sway bar and the control arm
  • Can-Am Maverick X3 Track Bars: If you’re adding a 6″ lift kit on top of an 8″ portal, you will want these track bars. With the added weight, you could potentially destroy your suspension. These track bars double the strength of your front suspension.
  • Can-Am Maverick X3 Frame Stiffener Kit: Our frame stiffener adds more stability and support for the front end of your Maverick X3.
  • Can-Am Maverick X3 Shock Tower Brace: This tower brace gives you strength where you need it most—your shock mounts. When you add a big lift or bigger tires, your shock mounts become flimsy. Therefore this tower brace will reinforce your frame’s weak spots.

Pick Your Lift & Hit the Trail

From small lifts to 8″ portals and reinforcement parts, we’ve got everything you need to hit the trail and look dang good.

All our products come with step-by-step instructions, and if you need more of a visual, check out our install videos.

Don’t forget: we back our lift kits, portals, and A-arms with individual warranties. Investing in any of these products is a win on the trail.

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