CA Tech USA Can-Am Defender HD11 Long Travel Kit
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The CA Tech USA Can-Am Defender HD11 Long Travel Kit widens your Defender HD11 by 4 inches per side, 8 inches overall, with boxed high-clearance control arms built from 11 gauge HSLA steel. It works with your OEM shocks, includes Demon HD axles and brake line extensions, and gives you room to run a 35-inch tire on Smart-Lok equipped machines.
All 8 control arms are 11 gauge HSLA steel and sit 2 inches higher than the OEM arms, with what CA Tech USA rates as a 250% increase in strength. Self-lubricating UHMW-based bushings with 304 stainless steel inserts are used for long life and rust-free performance.
Key Features
- +4 inches per side, 8 inches of overall width increase
- Boxed high-clearance design on all 8 control arms
- 11 gauge HSLA steel with 2 inches more ground clearance than OEM
- Compatible with OEM shocks
- Demon HD axles and brake line extensions included
- Ability to run a 35-inch tire
- Self-lubricating UHMW-based bushings with 304 stainless steel inserts
- Available in Black or Raw
Built To Solve: Stock Width and Clearance on the Can-Am Defender HD11
- Factory track width that limits how wide a tire and wheel package you can run
- Low OEM control arms that drag on rocks, ruts and stumps
- No room to step up to 35-inch tires on the stock suspension
- Stock axles that are not sized for a wider stance, solved with the included Demon HD axles
- OEM brake lines that come up short on a wider build, solved with the included extensions
Best For: Defender HD11 Owners Going Wider and Bigger on Tires
- Can-Am Defender HD11 owners with a Smart-Lok front differential
- Riders who want a wider stance and 35-inch tire capability while keeping the OEM shocks
- Work, ranch and trail Defenders that drag stock arms over obstacles
- Builders who want axles and brake lines matched to the kit in one order
- Not for the Defender HD10, which uses a separate CA Tech USA HD10 kit
Specifications
- Width increase: +4 in per side (+8 in overall)
- Control arms: 8, boxed high-clearance design
- Material: 11 gauge HSLA steel
- Ground clearance: +2 in over OEM
- Bushings: self-lubricating UHMW-based with 304 stainless steel inserts
- Shocks: compatible with OEM shocks
- Included: Demon heavy duty axles, brake line extensions
- Tire capability: up to a 35 in tire
- Finish: Black or Raw
- Shipping weight: 140 lb
- Manufacturer Part Number: CA-269-BL (Black), CA-269-RAW (Raw)
Fitment
Fits the Can-Am Defender HD11 with a Smart-Lok front differential. CA Tech USA notes that if your Defender does not have a screen on the dash, it most likely does not have a Smart-Lok diff, so confirm your front differential before ordering. This kit does not fit the Defender HD10. Fitment is not guaranteed on unlisted models.
FAQ
How much wider does the CA Tech USA Defender HD11 long travel kit make my machine?
It adds 4 inches per side, for an 8-inch overall increase in width.
Will this kit fit a Defender HD11 without a Smart-Lok front differential?
No. CA Tech USA states the HD11 kit only fits machines with a Smart-Lok front differential. If your Defender has no screen on the dash, it most likely does not have Smart-Lok. Contact us before ordering if you are not sure.
Do I need new shocks with this long travel kit?
No. The kit is compatible with the OEM shocks.
What tire size can I run after installing it?
CA Tech USA says the kit gives you the ability to run a 35-inch tire. The kit is pictured with 32-inch tires.
Are axles and brake lines included?
Yes. The kit includes Demon brand heavy duty axles and brake line extensions, so you do not need to source them separately.
What is the difference between the CA Tech USA HD10 and HD11 long travel kits?
They are separate kits with separate part numbers for different machines. The published specs are the same, but the HD11 kit carries the Smart-Lok front differential requirement. Order the kit that matches your Defender.
Why CA Tech USA
CA Tech USA is a UTV suspension and chassis parts maker based in Cleveland, Tennessee. CA Tech USA brand products carry its hassle-free lifetime warranty: if you break it, they replace it. The warranty covers the original purchaser and excludes wear items such as heims, bearings and bushings, so check the terms for your part.
Finish Your Can-Am Defender HD11 Long Travel Build
Before you order the CA Tech USA Defender HD11 long travel kit, confirm your machine has a Smart-Lok front differential and pick Black or Raw. CA Tech USA communicates lead times during production because of demand. Plan your wheel and tire package around the extra 8 inches of width and 35-inch tire capability, and look at Defender HD11 shock upgrades if you want more than the OEM shocks the kit is designed to keep.
