{"product_id":"demon-can-am-maverick-r-front-race-spec-300m-axle-2024","title":"Demon Can-Am Maverick R Front Race Spec 300M Axle (2024)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRacing a Maverick R breaks axles that were never built for race loads.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Demon X-Treme Race Spec front axle answers that with a 300M shaft — an aircraft-grade alloy Demon describes as a modified, reinforced version of 4340 chromoly, with vanadium and higher silicon content added for strength and high-temperature oxidation resistance. It is designed to flex and absorb force rather than snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemon states this is their strongest axle to date, built for heavy lifting, oversized tires and sustained abuse. The whole axle is 4340 chromoly through the shaft, housing, cage, race and balls on the X-Treme line, with the Race Spec shaft stepping up to 300M. Internal components are micro-polished so the CVs run cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300M aircraft-grade alloy shaft — reinforced 4340 with vanadium and higher silicon content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to flex and absorb force rather than fail under shock load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4340 chromoly throughout the shaft, housing, cage, race and balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-polished internals so the CV joints run cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-engineered cage design for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum grease for low friction and smooth motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior resistance to high-temperature oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt To Solve: Race-Load Axle Failure On A Maverick R\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant CV breakages under race and high-horsepower loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrivetrain failures that end a race weekend early\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxles that shatter instead of flexing when the suspension loads and unloads hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV heat build-up over long, fast desert stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized tires putting more torque through the driveline than stock shafts were designed for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest For: Maverick R Racers And High-Horsepower Builds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesert and short course racers running the Maverick R hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-horsepower builds putting more torque through the driveline than stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners running oversized tires and heavier wheel packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who have broken heavy duty axles and need the next tier up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who want a spare that will not be the weak link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: front left or right (sold each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft material: 300M aircraft-grade alloy (reinforced 4340 with vanadium and higher silicon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponent material: 4340 chromoly (shaft, housing, cage, race, balls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternals: micro-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrease: molybdenum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 7.0 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: PAXL-3090XHD-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemon lists this axle for \u003cstrong\u003e2024 Can-Am Maverick R\u003c\/strong\u003e, front left or right, sold each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitment is not guaranteed on applications outside the range listed above. Confirm your model year and, if you are running aftermarket suspension, your kit, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is 300M steel and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemon describes 300M as an aircraft-grade alloy: a modified, reinforced version of 4340 chromoly with vanadium and a higher silicon content added. Vanadium raises the steel's strength, and the extra silicon adds hardness and resistance to high-temperature oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from the Heavy Duty axle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Heavy Duty line uses a dual heat treated chromoly shaft with a 4340 inner cage. The Race Spec steps the shaft up to 300M and runs 4340 through every component, with micro-polished internals. It is Demon's strongest axle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need this if I am not racing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. If you ride hard but have not been breaking heavy duty axles, the Demon Heavy Duty axle is the sensible tier. Race Spec is for high-horsepower builds, oversized tires and race loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this one axle or a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne axle, sold each. Order quantity two if you are replacing both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit a long travel kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard-length Race Spec axle. Demon lists a separate long travel Race Spec version for machines running a long travel kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes a stronger axle just move the failure elsewhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemon designs the 300M shaft to flex and absorb force rather than transmit shock straight into the differential. Even so, check your carrier bearing, limit straps and diff condition when you upgrade — the driveline is a system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Demon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemon Powersports built this line through years of research and development, with the stated aim of a race-ready axle that does not burn a hole in your pocket. Their products go through extensive testing before launch, and the X-Treme range is what they put behind their own racers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Maverick R Front Driveline\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder quantity two to do both sides at once and keep a spare in the chase truck. Confirm your model year before ordering. While the front end is apart, check the carrier bearing, limit straps and differential — a stronger axle moves load into whatever is next weakest, so upgrading the shaft without checking the rest of the driveline is how people end up replacing a diff instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Video\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemon Powersports' official axle installation walkthrough:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C5gHNjF4amw\" title=\"How to Install Demon Heavy Duty Axles\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is 300M steel and why does it matter?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Demon describes 300M as an aircraft-grade alloy: a modified, reinforced version of 4340 chromoly with vanadium and a higher silicon content added. 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