Demon Can-Am Maverick X3 Rear X-Treme Heavy Duty Axle (2017-2024)

Can-Am Maverick X3 owners run out of axle strength before they run out of nerve. This Demon x-treme heavy duty axle is a direct-fit replacement for the rear position on the listed 2017-2024 Maverick X3 applications, built to hold up where the stock part gives in.

Demon’s X-Treme Heavy Duty Axles are “Hell Rated” — upgraded from the Heavy Duty line to handle the harshest terrain in desert, sand, mud, rock and short course racing. The entire axle is 4340 chromoly steel, in and out: shaft, housing, cage, race and balls. Larger CV joints and shafts are paired with a proprietary dual heat treatment process and a re-engineered cage design, the internal components are micro-polished so the CVs do not heat up the way a standard joint does, and molybdenum grease lubricates the internals.

4340 chromoly is more elastic than stock material, so the shaft and its components absorb stress and keep it within themselves instead of transferring it into the differential and on through the drivetrain — that protects the rest of the driveline, not just the axle. The X-Treme line is also built to work with the major long travel suspension and lift kits, and Demon backs it with an industry-first two-year limited warranty.

Key Features

• 4340 chromoly throughout the shaft, housing, cage, race and balls
• Re-engineered cage design for durability
• Micro-polished internals so the CV joints run cooler
• Molybdenum grease for low friction and smooth motion
• Built for heavy lifting, oversized tires and sustained abuse

Built To Solve: Broken Rear Axles On A High-Power Sport Machine

• Rear shafts twisting or snapping on hard launches and hill climbs
• Driveline shudder that shows up under throttle and not on coast
• Torn boots throwing grease across the rear suspension
• Heat build-up in the rear CVs on long, fast desert runs
• Repeat rear axle replacement once tire size and power go up

Best For: Sport Riders Who Load The Driveline

• Dune and sand riders putting power down through soft ground
• Desert and whoop riders running long miles at speed
• Owners who have already broken an OEM shaft on this chassis
• Machines running a tune, a turbo or taller tires
• Anyone who carries a spare axle and would rather not need it

Specifications

• Position: Rear
• Sold as: Each
• Material: 4340 Chromoly Steel
• Warranty: 2 Year Warranty
• Shipping weight: 14.74 lb
• Manufacturer Part Number: PAXL-3037XHD

Fitment

Demon lists this part for 2017–2024 Can-Am Maverick X3/X3 Max Rear Left, Rear Right Xtreme Heavy Duty Axle.

Fitment is not guaranteed on applications outside that range. Confirm your model year, trim and machine width before ordering — and if you run aftermarket suspension, confirm your kit.

FAQ

Is this one axle or a pair?

One axle, sold each. Order quantity two if you are replacing both sides.

Why do stock axles break?

Axles fail where the shaft and CV joint run out of articulation and plunge travel under load. Demon uses larger CV joints and shafts and a dual heat treated chromoly shaft to raise that limit.

What are TPEE boots?

Thermoplastic polyester elastomer. Demon uses them because they are stiffer and more fatigue, puncture and temperature resistant than a standard OEM boot — boots are where many axle failures start.

How is this different from the Heavy Duty version?

The X-Treme line runs 4340 chromoly through the shaft, housing, cage, race and balls, with micro-polished internals. Heavy Duty uses a dual heat treated chromoly shaft with a 4340 inner cage.

Does this fit my machine?

Check the fitment section above against your year, model and trim. Demon lists this part only for the applications shown, and fitment is not guaranteed outside them.

What warranty does Demon offer?

See the specifications above for the warranty Demon lists on this part.

Why Demon

Demon Powersports developed this line through years of research and development, aiming at parts that outlast the stock component without a race-parts price. Their products go through testing before launch, and the heavy duty and X-Treme tiers are what they put behind their own racers.

Complete Your Can-Am Maverick X3 Build

Confirm your year, model and trim against the fitment above before ordering, and check the position line — some Demon parts are sold each and some as a set. If you are replacing a worn part, look at what wears alongside it: on a driveline that means the carrier bearing and u-joints, on the front end it means ball joints and tie rods. Replacing one worn component next to another about to fail is how people end up doing the job twice.

Installation Video

Demon Powersports' official axle installation walkthrough: