Demon Can-Am Maverick X3 6" Lift Kit Front Axle (2018-2025)

A 6-inch lift puts the stock axle at an angle it was never built to run. This Demon lift kit axle is the extended-length front replacement for Can-Am Maverick X3 machines running a 6-inch lift, built to put the CV joint back in its working range and hold up there.

Through years of research and development Demon Powersports has developed an axle that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket and adheres to the highest quality standards. These axles are bigger, beefier, and stronger. Demon Heavy Duty Axles are built using larger CV joints and shafts, paired with a proprietary dual heat treatment process and a 4340 chromoly steel inner CV cage, giving the axle the edge it needs for superior strength and longevity. The double plunge design delivers 1.5 inches of plunge travel and 40 degrees of articulation at the inboard joint, with 0.5 inches of travel and a 45–47 degree swing range at the outboard 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 line
• Double plunge design — 1.5 inches of plunge travel and 40 degrees of articulation on the inboard joint
• Outboard joint with 0.5 inches of travel and a 45–47 degree swing range
• TPEE boots — stiffer and more fatigue, puncture and temperature resistant than a standard OEM boot
• Molybdenum grease for low friction and smooth motion

Built To Solve: Broken Front Axles On A Lifted Maverick X3

• Stock-length axles binding or snapping once the machine is lifted
• CV joints running past their angle limit at full droop
• Torn OEM boots that sling grease and destroy the CV
• Repeat axle replacement after a lift install
• CV heat build-up on long, fast runs

Best For: Lifted Maverick X3 Owners

• Machines running a 6-inch lift kit
• Mud and trail riders turning taller tires
• Owners who broke a stock-length shaft after lifting
• Riders carrying a spare for remote trips
• Builds making more power than stock

Specifications

• Position: Front — fits front left or front right
• Application: 6 inch lift kit — extended length
• Sold as: Each
• Material: 4340 Chromoly Steel
• Inboard joint: 1.5 in plunge travel, 40° articulation
• Outboard joint: 0.5 in travel, 45°–47° swing
• Boots: TPEE with molybdenum grease
• Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
• Manufacturer Part Number: PAXL-3046HD-6ET

Fitment

Demon lists this axle for the following Can-Am applications:

• 2018–2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 X mr Turbo
• 2018–2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rc Turbo
• 2019 Can-Am Maverick X3 X ds Turbo R
• 2019 Can-Am Maverick X3 X mr Turbo R
• 2019 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rc Turbo R
• 2019 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R
• 2020 Can-Am Maverick X3 DS Turbo R
• 2020–2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 X mr Turbo RR
• 2020–2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rc Turbo RR
• 2020–2023 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo
• 2021–2023 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo RR Smart-Shox
• 2022–2023 Can-Am Maverick X3 RS Turbo RR
• 2022–2023 Can-Am Maverick X3 X mr Turbo RR 72
• 2022–2023 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rc Turbo RR 72
• 2024–2025 Can-Am Maverick X3 DS Turbo
• 2024–2025 Can-Am Maverick X3 DS Turbo RR
• 2024–2025 Can-Am Maverick X3 X ds Turbo
• 2024 Can-Am Maverick X3 X mr Turbo RR 64
• 2024 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rc Turbo RR 64
• 2025 Can-Am Maverick X3 X ds Turbo RR Smart-Shox

This is the extended-length lift kit axle. A stock-height Maverick X3 takes the standard-length Demon axle. Demon does not list Maverick X3 Max applications under this part number. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications outside the list above.

FAQ

Do I need a lift kit to run this axle?

Yes. This is the extended-length version built for machines running a 6-inch lift. On a stock-height Maverick X3 it will be too long — use the standard-length Demon axle instead.

Will it work with any 6-inch lift kit?

Demon builds this axle to the added length a 6-inch lift creates. Brands vary slightly in geometry, so check your kit's spec against the applications listed above before ordering.

Does this fit a Maverick X3 Max?

Demon's application list for this part number covers Maverick X3 trims and does not list Maverick X3 Max machines. Confirm your model before ordering.

Is this one axle or a pair?

One axle, sold each. It fits either front side, so order two if you are replacing the pair.

Why do stock axles break on a lifted machine?

Lifting the machine increases the CV operating angle. Stock shafts run out of plunge travel and articulation sooner at that angle and fail at the joint. A correct-length axle puts the joint back in its working range.

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.

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 Lifted Maverick X3 Front End

Lift kit axles are sold each. Order both sides if you are doing the pair, and keep the best old shaft as a trail spare. While the front end is apart, check the ball joints and tie rods — a lift loads those harder too, and worn steering components are a common reason a fresh axle fails as fast as the one it replaced.

Installation Video

Demon Powersports’ official axle installation walkthrough: