Bracket and spring lifts raise the suspension you already have. A big-lift kit replaces the arms and axles. A portal gear lift adds 4 inches at the hub and gears the machine down in the same box.
| Type | Material and specs | Best for | What you give up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-inch bracket lift | Billet aluminum on the X3, machined 6061 on the Trail. No cutting, drilling or welding on the X3 kit | X3, X3 MAX and Trail owners stepping up to 29.5- to 32-inch tires | Tire growth stops around 32 inches, and the stock arms and axles stay |
| Adjustable spring lift | Front and rear lift springs. 4 to 8 inches on a 72-inch X3 XMR, about 3.5 inches on a 64-inch car | 2018-2019 X3 XMR mud builds headed for tires up to 36 inches | The higher the spring setting, the stiffer the ride |
| 6-inch big lift | 1-1/4-inch chromoly A-arms, boxed trailing arms in 1/8-inch steel plate, four axles included | 64-inch X3 and X3 MAX owners chasing 38-inch tires and 20 inches of clearance | No 72-inch or X RS fitment, and stock wheels need 1-inch spacers |
| Portal gear lift | 4 inches of lift with 15% or 30% gear reduction in forged, billet or cast aluminum housings | Mud and rock riders who want torque back after moving to 33- to 35-inch tires | Highest cost in the category, plus gear oil, seals and bearings to maintain |
Good lift kits publish numbers. SuperATV lists 1-1/4-inch chromoly tubing on its X3 A-arms and 1/8-inch plate on the trailing arms. Catvos lists 1.5-inch DOM control arms with a .280-inch wall and 5/8-inch ball joint plates. A kit that only says heavy-duty has told you nothing. On portals, check the gears and the fine print. SuperATV cuts its gears from 9310 billet steel, and its lifetime portal coverage excludes bearings, seals and gaskets.
The first thing our fitment team asks about an X3 lift is whether the car is a 64-inch or a 72-inch model. That one number decides whether SuperATV's 6-inch kit fits at all. The kits here are built for a home garage, and many of our listings carry a downloadable install guide.
The entry point is $301.79 for SuperATV's 3-inch kit on the X3 and X3 MAX, or its 3-inch Trail kit at the same price, each with a lifetime warranty. A 2013 Maverick 1000 has a lower floor in High Lifter's 2-inch kit at $249.95.
The sweet spot is High Lifter's 5-inch spring lift at $521.95. On a 72-inch 2018-2019 X3 XMR its front and rear springs adjust from 4 to 8 inches and clear 36-inch tires.
The premium tier runs from $2,449.95 to $3,955.00. SuperATV's Sport portal opens it, its X3 6-inch big lift is $2,782.17, High Lifter's X3 portal is $3,525.00 and its X3 MAX dual idler portal tops the range at $3,955.00. Catvos' X3 6-inch kit runs $3,294.50 to $3,679.50 plus a $99.99 shared shipping charge. Past $1,000 you can split the payment through Affirm at checkout, and every listing carries our price match guarantee. Price tires and wheels with the kit, since SuperATV's Sport portal needs 14-inch or larger wheels with 4 inches of backspacing or less.
The most common warranty is between 3-6 months, but Everything Can-Am Offroad does offer extended 1- and 2-year warranties on all products if that is something you are interested in — you can add the extended warranty right at checkout. Many of the manufacturers here add a lifetime warranty of their own. You can also see what Can-Am owners say about us.
Not always. SuperATV's 6-inch kit fits 64-inch X3 and X3 MAX models only and excludes the X RS. Its 3-inch kit fits 64- and 72-inch cars with different tire limits, 29.5 inches and 32 inches. High Lifter's XMR spring kit lifts 4 to 8 inches on the 72-inch car but about 3.5 on the 64-inch. Each listing's fitment chart names the width.
No. The X3 is a separate platform. The Trail 3-inch kit fits the 2018 and newer Trail 800 and 1000, and the Sport portal fits the 2018 and newer Sport. For the X3 MAX four-seater, SuperATV's 3-inch and 6-inch X3 kits list MAX fitment, and High Lifter sells a separate X3 MAX portal.
It depends on the kit. SuperATV's 6-inch kit ships with four axles, your choice of Rhino 2.0 in 4340 chromoly with an 18-month warranty or X300 in 300M steel with a 3-year warranty. High Lifter's X3 portal keeps factory suspension angles, and a 3-inch bracket kit leaves the stock axles in place.
More than a bracket kit. Fill the boxes with 80W-90 gear oil only, since grease causes gear and bearing failure and voids SuperATV's warranty. Seals and bearings are yours to replace, and SuperATV's rebuild kit covers one portal box for $39.15 to $103.83.