Can-Am Maverick X3 4" Portal Gear Lift with Single or Dual Idler

Not every Can-Am Maverick X3 needs a monster lift. If you want more ground clearance, room for up to 32" tires, and a little extra torque without giving up much top speed, this 4" GDP portal gear lift is the place to start. It lifts the machine right at the hubs, builds a 15% or 30% gear reduction into each corner, and lets you choose single or dual idler gears and cast or billet housings to suit your build.

Why Riders Pick It

• 4" portal lift adds ground clearance right where you need it, at the hubs
• 15% or 30% gear reduction adds torque and takes strain off the drivetrain
• Selectable idler setup so you can run dual or single idler gearing
• Cast or billet housings to match your build and budget
• Limited lifetime warranty backing your purchase

Build Your X3 Your Way

The Maverick X3 is good at just about everything, and people build them for mud, racing, dunes, and trail riding. A 4" GDP portal gear lift lets you take your X3 in whichever direction you want. GDP didn't make the first side-by-side portal kit, just the first one that riders really cared about. You can choose a 15% or 30% gear reduction, or add dual idler gears for over-the-top strength. The point is options, so your machine doesn't have to look and ride like everybody else's.

The Dual Idler Explained

A portal box normally uses a single idler gear between the input and output gears. After years of development, the dual idler version adds a second idler gear in the box. The load is spread across twice the gear surface, which gives you more dependable torque transfer and the strongest gear set you can buy. For two idlers to help, they have to mesh perfectly, and precision CNC grinding makes sure they do. The gears are made from 9310 steel alloy, known as one of the toughest gear steels in the industry. Dual idlers also add a 3/4" front and rear offset, for 1.5" of total extension.

Made for All Riding Styles

These portals aren't built for just one kind of rider. Whether you spend your time in the dunes, on the trails, or in the mud pits, a GDP portal lift makes the ride better.

• 15% gear reduction: keeps rides fast while giving you enough added torque to have some fun.
• 30% gear reduction: the pick for gearing down and going big with larger tires.
• Dual idlers: worth it if you regularly push your machine to its breaking point.

These Maverick X3 portals have the strength to handle being pushed to the limit, whichever setup you choose.

Easier on the Drivetrain

Because the gear reduction lives in the portal box at each wheel, your axles, differentials, and transmission aren't the ones doing the extra work when you add lift and bigger tires. That reduced stress is one of the biggest reasons riders choose portals over a plain lift kit with oversized tires.

Some of the Strongest Portals Made

If you're wondering whether these portals can take the trail abuse you dish out, they can. The cast and billet aluminum housings are thicker and stronger than typical portal housings, and they're paired with 5/16" backing plates made from an advanced steel alloy. Together, that makes for a very tough set of Can-Am portals.

• Housings reinforced for gear retention and optimized for oil flow
• Advanced steel alloy backing plates, stronger than chromoly
• Best paired with Portal Blood, a gear oil formulated for GDP portals
• No vents and no gimmicks. Testing found vents do more harm than good

Seals and Bearings That Keep It Running

• Advanced gaskets and O-rings with excellent oil resistance and low deterioration rates
• Sealed input gear and a double-lipped output seal
• 100% sealing coverage throughout, so oil leaks aren't a worry
• Double angular contact output bearings to prevent premature wear
• Roller idler and drive bearings that keep the gears meshing perfectly

Good seals matter on a portal because the boxes sit low and spend a lot of time in water and mud. Keeping the gear oil in and the dirt out is what lets these run for the long haul.

Consider a Frame Stiffener

Portal gear lifts are made for hard, no-holds-barred riding. That kind of riding, combined with bigger tires and more lift, puts a lot of strain on your X3's frame. You can protect the chassis by adding a frame stiffener, which you can select in the options (alone or with a winch mount) when you order.

What's in the Box

• (4) Assembled portal hub boxes complete with 9310 gears, seals, output shaft, gaskets, and thrust bearings
• (4) Universal hubs and precision-ground stainless steel slotted rotors with lugs
• (4) Specialized steel alloy backing plates
• (4) Steel caliper mounting plates
• (2) Steel steering arms
• Extended brake lines
• All required hardware, including a recessed castle nut socket and heim installation tool
• Frame stiffener (optional)

Gear Reduction Recommendations With 4" Portals

These gear reductions are general guidelines for keeping factory top speed. Installing a larger reduction than recommended gives you extra torque and a lower top speed. If you're unsure, ask us before you order.

Patent # 11,299,042 and Patent # 11,318,787.

Features and Specs

• Available with billet or cast aluminum housings
• Dual idler gear configuration maximizes strength
• Cool, quiet, precision-ground gears made from 9310 alloy billet steel
• 1.5" diameter 4340 hardened steel drive shaft
• Housings use advanced gaskets or O-rings that don't let anything through
• Universal hubs can be set up for 4/156, 4/137, 4/115, and 4/110 bolt patterns
• Gear reduction reduces stress on your drivetrain
• Dual idler configuration adds a 3/4" front and rear offset (1.5" total extension)
• Lighter than competing portal kits

Who It's For and What Pairs Well

This kit is for X3 owners who want noticeably more clearance and a bit more torque while keeping the machine quick. It works with a stock suspension or a 3" lift; see our Can-Am Maverick X3 lift kits. You'll also find X3 axles and the bigger 6" and 8" kits in our Can-Am Maverick X3 portal gear lifts.

Fitment

64" Models

72" Models

Wheel Requirements

• 14” or larger wheel required
• 14” wheels cannot exceed 4-1/2” backspacing
• 15” wheels cannot exceed 5” backspacing
• Not compatible with dual beadlock wheels
• Wheels need to have a center hole of at least 3.25" (82.55mm) or require a 1” wheel spacer

Choose Standard or MAX, frame stiffener option, housing material, gear reduction, and single or dual idler when you order. Review the wheel requirements above before you buy.

Installation

Pick the instruction sheet that matches your gear reduction and idler setup.

• Installation instructions (PGH-7-72-152, PDF)
• Installation instructions (PGH-7-72-151, PDF)
• Installation instructions (PGH-7-72-302, PDF)
• Installation instructions (PGH-7-72-301, PDF)
• Installation instructions (PGHD-7-72-301, PDF)