This is the Can-Am Maverick X3 DS tie rod kit for owners who want a heim outer end without replacing the inner joint. It reuses the factory inner joint on the 64" chassis and upgrades everything outboard of it: a 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod running 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints, held together with Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers. Less to disturb, and the slop that matters still gets fixed.
That single decision is what separates this kit from the complete heim-end version of the same car. Keeping the factory inner joint shortens the job, costs less and leaves a known-good part in place, while the outer end — the one that takes grit, load and steering angle — becomes a serviceable heim. It is a Direct Bolt-on Replacement, available in machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat, and LM UTV lists Custom lengths available by request.
Key Features
- Can-Am Maverick X3 DS steering tie rods for the 64" chassis that reuse your factory inner joint
- 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod
- 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints on the outer end
- Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers
- Direct Bolt-on Replacement
- Available in machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat
- Custom lengths available by request
- Designed and Manufactured in-house, in the USA
- Lifetime warranty
Built To Solve: Worn Outer Steering Ends On A 64" Can-Am Maverick X3 DS With A Good Inner Joint
- Vague, wandering steering traced to the outer end, not the inner. Replacing the whole link when only one end is worn is time and money spent on a part that was fine.
- A factory tie rod that bends before the knuckle or rack does. The replacement rod is 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum, so the weak link moves out of the middle of the steering.
- Outer ends that get notchy in dust and sand. The outers here are 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints — serviceable rod ends rather than a sealed factory ball you throw away entire.
- Fasteners that corrode or gall at the pinch points. Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers go in with the rods.
- Toe drifting between rides. A tight outer joint is what makes an alignment hold; a worn one lets the setting move under load no matter how carefully it was set.
Best For: Can-Am Maverick X3 DS Owners On The 64" Chassis Keeping Their OEM Inner Joint
- Maverick X3 DS owners on the 64" chassis whose factory inner joint is still tight and who only want the outer end upgraded
- Riders replacing a bent factory tie rod who want a heim end without a full steering teardown
- Owners who prefer a shorter install, a lower price and fewer factory parts disturbed
- Builders matching finish across the car — machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat
- Anyone needing a non-standard length, since Custom lengths available by request
- If your inner joint is already loose, or you want the inner joint replaced too, this is not your kit — that is the complete 64" DS kit, part number LMU-STR-02-03, which ships with a Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis and renews the whole steering link
- If your car is the 72" RS instead, neither 64" part number is correct — the RS chassis kits carry their own part numbers
Specifications
- Product type: Can-Am Maverick X3 Steering Tie Rods (OEM Inner)
- Construction: OEM inner — reuse your factory inner joint and upgrade the outer to a 3 piece Chromolly PTFE lined heim end
- Kit contents: 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints; 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod
- Tie rod material: 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod
- Rod ends: 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints
- Hardware and spacers: Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel hardware and spacers
- Chassis width: 64"
- Trim: Can-Am Maverick X3 DS
- Installation: Direct Bolt-on Replacement
- Finish options: Available in machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat
- Lengths: Custom lengths available by request
- Origin: Designed and Manufactured in-house, in the USA
- Warranty: Lifetime warranty
- Manufacturer Part Number: LMU-STR-02-05
Fitment
Fits 2017 and newer Can-Am Maverick X3 DS models on the 64" chassis, including the four-seat Maverick X3 Max on that same width. This is the OEM Inner version — it reuses your factory inner joint, so that joint needs to be in serviceable condition. The complete kit for this same car is LMU-STR-02-03, and the 72" RS chassis uses different part numbers again. If you are not certain which version your car needs, message us with your year and chassis width before you order. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed here.
FAQ
What does reusing the OEM inner joint actually mean for me?
Your factory inner joint stays on the car. This kit supplies the tie rod and the outer heim end, and they attach to the inner joint you already have. It is the shorter job and the cheaper of the two 64" DS kits, and it assumes that inner joint is still tight.
My steering feels loose. How do I know it is the outer end and not the inner?
Loose steering can come from either end, so check before you buy. Put the machine on stands and have someone rock the wheel while you watch each joint. If the play is at the inner joint, this kit will not fix it and the complete 64" DS kit is the right part. If the inner is tight and the outer is the worn one, this kit is aimed exactly at that.
How do I choose between this and the complete 64" kit, LMU-STR-02-03?
Choose by the condition of your inner joint and how much you want to replace. This kit, LMU-STR-02-05, keeps your factory inner joint and upgrades the rod and the outer end for less money. LMU-STR-02-03 includes a Heat treated 4340 Chromolly inner clevis and renews the whole steering link, which is the better call on a high-mileage machine or a full rebuild. Both fit the same 2017 and newer 64" DS car.
Which Can-Am Maverick X3 models does it fit?
It is listed for 2017 and newer Can-Am Maverick X3 DS models on the 64" chassis, including the four-seat Max on that width. The 72" RS car is a different chassis with its own part numbers. Confirm the width and trim on your machine against the listing before ordering, and ask us if you are between two options.
What are the outer ends and hardware made from?
The outer ends are 3 Piece Chromolly PTFE lined 5/8 Heim joints and the rod itself is a 7075 Aircraft grade aluminum tie rod. Hardware and spacers are Heat treated 17-4 Stainless Steel.
Is the install shorter than a complete tie rod kit?
There is less to it, because the inner joint is not being removed or replaced. LM UTV lists the kit as a Direct Bolt-on Replacement, so it goes on with factory mounting points. Set toe once the rods are on and the length is dialed.
Why LM UTV
LM UTV combines engineering and manufacturing knowledge with modern design to build UTV products aimed at broken or malfunctioning OEM parts, all Designed and Manufactured in-house, in the USA and backed by a Lifetime warranty. The catalog spans tie rods, radius rods and ball joints for Polaris and Can-Am models with more being added frequently — and offering both a complete kit and this OEM Inner version for the same car is exactly what building in-house allows.
Match The Right 64" Can-Am Maverick X3 DS Tie Rod Kit To Your Car
Before ordering, put a hand on the wheel and have someone rock the steering with the machine on stands: if the play is at the outer end, this is the kit, and if it is at the inner joint, step up to LMU-STR-02-03. Pick your finish at the same time, since machined finished or Type 3 Hard Black Powder Coat is set at build. Once the rods are on, set toe and check it again after a shakedown run — new outer ends will hold an alignment that worn ones never could. Still not sure which version fits your build? Send us your year and chassis width and we will confirm it with you.
