Demon Can-Am Maverick X3 6" Lift Kit Rear Axle (2017-2025)

A 6-inch lift changes the angle your Can-Am Maverick X3 axles have to live at, and stock shafts were never built for it. This Demon Heavy Duty rear axle is made specifically for X3 machines running the 6-inch SuperATV lift kit, with larger CV joints, a dual heat treated chromoly shaft and a 4340 chromoly steel inner CV cage to survive the extra plunge and articulation a lift demands.

Demon builds this axle with a double plunge design that lets the shaft slide on the bar splines, giving 1.5 inches of travel and 40 degrees of articulation at the inboard joint. The outboard joint travels 0.5 inches and swings from 45 to 47 degrees depending on the model. Molybdenum grease keeps friction and heat down inside the joint.

Key Features

• Dual heat treated high strength chromoly steel shaft
• Inner CV cage upgraded to 4340 chromoly steel
• Larger CV joints and shafts than the standard Demon line
• Double plunge design — 1.5 inches of plunge travel and 40 degrees of articulation on the inboard joint
• Outboard joint travels 0.5 inches and swings 45 to 47 degrees depending on the model
• TPEE (thermoplastic polyester elastomer) boots — stiffer, and more fatigue, puncture and temperature resistant than a standard OEM boot
• Molybdenum grease for low friction and smooth motion
• Backed by a 1 year warranty
• Sized for X3 machines running a 6-inch SuperATV lift kit

Built To Solve: Axle Failure On A Lifted Can-Am Maverick X3

• Stock axles run at a steeper angle once a 6-inch lift goes on, and fail early because of it
• CV joints that bind or click at full droop on a lifted machine
• Boots that tear where the extra angle works them past their design range
• Repeat axle replacement after a lift install
• Heat build-up in the CV joint on long, fast desert runs

Best For: Lifted Can-Am Maverick X3 Owners Running Bigger Tires

• X3 owners who have installed the 6-inch SuperATV lift kit
• Riders running taller tires and needing the clearance a lift provides
• Mud, rock and trail riders who lifted for ground clearance rather than speed
• Owners who broke a stock axle within a season of lifting the machine
• Riders on 64-inch machines — this axle does not fit 72-inch or X rs models

Specifications

• Position: rear left or right (sold each)
• Machine width: 64 inch (does not fit 72-inch or X rs models)
• Requires: 6-inch SuperATV lift kit
• Shaft material: dual heat treated high strength chromoly steel
• Inner CV cage material: 4340 chromoly steel
• Boot material: TPEE (thermoplastic polyester elastomer)
• Grease: molybdenum
• Inboard joint: 1.5 in plunge travel, 40° articulation
• Outboard joint: 0.5 in travel, 45°–47° swing depending on model
• Shipping weight: 17.6 lb
• Warranty: 1 year
• Manufacturer Part Number: PAXL-3040HD-6ET

Fitment

Demon lists this axle for 2017 through 2025 Can-Am Maverick X3 and X3 Max machines fitted with the 6-inch SuperATV lift kit, rear left or right (sold each).

It does not fit 72-inch models or X rs models. Demon states this exclusion directly. Confirm your lift kit and machine width before ordering — fitment is not guaranteed on applications outside the range listed above.

FAQ

Do I need the 6-inch SuperATV lift kit for this axle?

Yes. Demon builds this axle specifically for X3 machines running the 6-inch SuperATV lift kit. On an unlifted machine you want the standard Demon Heavy Duty axle instead.

Will it fit my 72-inch X3 or X rs?

No. Demon states directly that this axle does not fit 72-inch or X rs models. Confirm your machine width before ordering.

Is this one axle or a pair?

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

Why do lifted X3 axles fail early?

A lift changes the angle the axle operates at through its whole travel. Stock shafts and joints were designed around the factory geometry, so the extra angle works the CV and boot harder than intended.

What makes the Demon Heavy Duty stronger than the OEM shaft?

A dual heat treated high strength chromoly steel shaft with the inner CV cage upgraded to 4340 chromoly steel, larger CV joints, and TPEE boots that are stiffer and more puncture, fatigue and temperature resistant than a standard OEM boot.

How long is the warranty?

Demon covers this axle with a 1 year warranty.

Why Demon

Demon Powersports developed this axle line through years of research and development to reach a price point that does not burn a hole in your pocket while still holding to their quality standards. The heavy duty range is bigger, beefier and stronger than the standard shaft, and it is the tier most X3 owners land on after their first OEM axle failure.

Finish Your Lifted Can-Am Maverick X3 Driveline

If a 6-inch lift is going on, or already has, plan on replacing axles as part of the job rather than after the first failure. Order quantity two to do both sides at once. Confirm your machine is not a 72-inch or X rs model before ordering, and while the hubs are apart check the carrier bearing and limit straps — a lift puts more angle through the whole driveline, not just the axle you are replacing.

Installation Video

Demon Powersports' official heavy duty axle installation walkthrough: