The front A-arm mounts on a Can-Am Maverick X3 are single shear from the factory, and repeated hard landings find that out. This LM UTV front gusset kit reinforces the front chassis and adds strength to one of the weakest parts of the X3 Chassis, using a Front Bulkhead design that makes all A-arm mounts double shear. Direct bolt on, with all hardware included.
Single shear means the load at the mount passes through one point. Double shear supports the bolt on both sides, so the same hit is carried through two points instead of one. That is the whole idea behind this can am x3 front gusset kit: it does not change your suspension geometry, it changes what the front bulkhead has to survive.
Key Features
- Reinforces the front chassis and adds strength to one of the weakest parts of the X3 Chassis
- Front Bulkhead design
- Makes all a arm mounts double shear
- Direct bolt on
- All hardware included
- Fits all X3 models
- Black powder coated finish or custom colors
- Made in USA, Lifetime Warranty
Built To Solve: Torn And Elongated Front A-Arm Mounts On The Can-Am Maverick X3 Chassis
- Single-shear front A-arm mounts. The factory front end loads each mount through one point. This kit makes all A-arm mounts double shear so the load is shared across two.
- A front bulkhead area that flexes under repeated impact. LM UTV describes the front chassis as one of the weakest parts of the X3 Chassis; the gusset kit is a Front Bulkhead design that reinforces it.
- Mount holes that elongate over a season of hard landings. Once a mount hole ovals out, bolts start moving and the damage accelerates. Reinforcing before that happens is far cheaper than repairing the chassis after.
- Cars getting more travel, more power and bigger tires than the OEM front end was drawn around. A front bulkhead gusset kit is one of the cheapest ways to keep the chassis ahead of the build.
- Owners who do not want to cut or weld a car they still drive daily. LM UTV lists this kit as direct bolt on with all hardware included.
Best For: Can-Am Maverick X3 Owners Who Land Hard On The Front End
- Dune and desert riders who jump the car and put the landing through the front suspension
- Owners running long-travel A-arms, larger tires or added power on a stock front bulkhead
- Preventive builders reinforcing the front chassis before a mount tears rather than after
- Anyone already inside the front end for an A-arm, ball joint or bearing job who wants the gussets in while it is apart
- If your problem is at the back of the car — cracked rear chassis, rear radius rod mounts moving — this is the wrong end. Look at the LM UTV rear bulkhead kits, which are year-specific for 2017-2021 and 2022+ cars
- If you want the shock tower tied into the chassis, that is a separate shock tower bulkhead bracket, not this gusset kit
Specifications
- Product type: Gusset Kits, front
- Design: Front Bulkhead design
- Function: reinforces the front chassis and adds strength to one of the weakest parts of the X3 Chassis
- Mounting result: Makes all a arm mounts double shear
- Installation: Direct bolt on
- Hardware: All hardware included
- Vehicle coverage: Fits all X3 models
- Finish: Black powder coated finish or custom colors.
- Origin: Made in USA
- Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
- Manufacturer Part Number: LMU-FGK-02-01
Fitment
Fits 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 Can-Am Maverick X3 models. LM UTV lists this front gusset kit as fitting all X3 models, which covers 64" and 72" cars and the four-seat Maverick X3 Max. This is the front kit only — the rear chassis uses a separate, year-specific bulkhead kit. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed here.
FAQ
What does double shear actually do for the front A-arm mounts?
A single-shear mount carries the load at one point on the bolt. Double shear supports the bolt on both sides so the load passes through two points instead of one. LM UTV states this kit makes all a arm mounts double shear, which is the reason it exists.
Does this front gusset kit require welding or cutting?
LM UTV lists it as direct bolt on with all hardware included. No welding is specified for this kit. If you would rather have a shop do it, it is a straightforward job while the front end is apart for other work.
Will it fit my year of Can-Am Maverick X3?
LM UTV lists it as fitting all X3 models, and it is listed here for 2017 through 2027 cars, including 64" and 72" widths and the four-seat X3 Max. Unlike the rear bulkhead kits, the front gusset kit is not split by year.
Does this replace my A-arms or change suspension geometry?
No. It is a chassis reinforcement, not a suspension part. It is a Front Bulkhead design that reinforces the front chassis and changes how the A-arm mounts are loaded. Your arms, shocks and alignment stay as they are.
What finishes are available?
Black powder coated finish or custom colors. Black is the standard option; custom colors are available if you are matching a build.
Do I need the rear bulkhead kit as well?
They are separate products solving separate problems. This kit addresses the front chassis and A-arm mounts. The rear radius rod mounts are handled by LM UTV's rear bulkhead kits, which are year-specific and have their own requirements. Many owners do both ends, but neither one requires the other.
Why LM UTV
LM UTV combines engineering and manufacturing knowledge with modern design to produce UTV products like no other. The company's stated approach is finding solutions for broken or malfunctioning OEM parts and creating improvements while giving the parts an impressive and attractive aesthetic. All LM UTV parts are designed and made in the USA and come with a Lifetime Warranty. The catalog covers both Polaris and Can-Am models — tie rods, radius rods and ball joints among them — with more makes, models and parts being added frequently.
Reinforce The Front End Of Your Can-Am Maverick X3
If you are already pulling the front apart, this is the moment to put the gussets in. A front gusset kit that makes all A-arm mounts double shear pairs naturally with fresh ball joints, upper and lower A-arm hardware and heim-end service parts, and the rear chassis deserves the same treatment from the correct year-specific rear bulkhead kit and pull plate. Reinforce the mounts before the mounts decide the schedule for you.
