This kit is half of a two-part system: LM UTV states it must be used with our rear Pull Plate ( Part # LMU-RRP-02-01 ), so order both or the bulkhead has nothing to work against. It reinforces the rear chassis and adds strength to one of the weakest parts of the X3 Chassis, puts the rear radius rods in double shear and reverses the rear bolts on 2017-2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 cars.
The factory rear radius rod mounts are single shear, and repeated hard landings are what tear or elongate them. A Rear Bulkhead design carries the load through two points instead of one. This kit also allows 1 radius rod to be removed without removing the rear plate, which matters the first time you have to change a rod in the field.
Key Features
- Must be used with our rear Pull Plate ( Part # LMU-RRP-02-01 ) — the plate is required, not optional
- Reinforces the rear chassis and adds strength to one of the weakest parts of the X3 Chassis
- Rear Bulkhead design
- Puts the rear radius rods in double shear
- Reverses the rear bolts
- Allows 1 Radius rod to be removed without removing the rear plate
- Direct bolt on but will need to drill a few holes
- Can be welded on
- All hardware included
- Fits all X3 models made from 2017-2021
- Black powder coated finish or custom colors
- Made in USA, Lifetime Warranty
Built To Solve: Single-Shear Rear Radius Rod Mounts On The 2017-2021 Can-Am Maverick X3
- Rear radius rod mounts that tear or elongate. The factory mounts are single shear. This kit puts the rear radius rods in double shear so the load passes through two points instead of one.
- A rear chassis area that flexes. LM UTV describes it as one of the weakest parts of the X3 Chassis, and this is a Rear Bulkhead design built to reinforce it.
- Bolts sitting the wrong way for service and for load. The kit reverses the rear bolts.
- Pulling the whole rear plate just to change one rod. The design allows 1 Radius rod to be removed without removing the rear plate.
- Reinforcement that has to survive real abuse. It is direct bolt on but will need to drill a few holes, and it can be welded on if you want a permanent installation.
Best For: 2017-2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 Owners Already Running The LM UTV Rear Pull Plate
- 2017-2021 X3 owners who already have LM UTV rear Pull Plate LMU-RRP-02-01 fitted, or are buying it at the same time
- Riders who jump the car and land on the rear end, where the radius rod mounts take the hit
- Owners who have already cracked, torn or elongated a rear radius rod mount and are rebuilding it properly
- Builders adding power, travel or tire size to a chassis the OEM rear mounts were not drawn around
- Anyone comfortable drilling a few holes, or willing to have the kit welded on
- Do not order this without rear Pull Plate LMU-RRP-02-01 — LM UTV states the bulkhead must be used with it, and on its own the kit does not do the job
- 2022 and newer cars need the 2022+ rear bulkhead kit instead; this one is listed for 2017-2021 only
- If the damage is at the front of the car, the front A-arm mounts are covered by the LM UTV front gusset kit, not this part
Specifications
- Product type: Bulk Heads, rear
- Required companion part: Must be used with our rear Pull Plate ( Part # LMU-RRP-02-01 )
- Design: Rear Bulkhead design
- Load path: Puts the rear radius rods in double shear
- Bolt orientation: Reverses the rear bolts
- Serviceability: Allows 1 Radius rod to be removed without removing the rear plate
- Installation: Direct bolt on but will need to drill a few holes
- Alternative installation: Can be welded on
- Hardware: All hardware included
- Vehicle coverage: Fits all X3 models made from 2017-2021
- Finish: Black powder coated finish or custom colors.
- Origin: Made in USA
- Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
- Manufacturer Part Number: LMU-RRP-02-03
Fitment
Fits 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 models. LM UTV lists it as fitting all X3 models made from 2017-2021, which covers 64" and 72" cars and the four-seat Maverick X3 Max in those years. It must be used with LM UTV rear Pull Plate LMU-RRP-02-01, so confirm you have that plate or are ordering it alongside this kit. Cars built in 2022 or after use the separate 2022+ rear bulkhead kit. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed here.
FAQ
Do I have to buy the rear pull plate as well?
Yes. LM UTV states this kit must be used with our rear Pull Plate ( Part # LMU-RRP-02-01 ). It is a hard requirement, not a recommendation — the bulkhead is designed around that plate. If you do not already have LMU-RRP-02-01 on the car, add it to the same order.
What does putting the rear radius rods in double shear change?
The factory rear radius rod mounts are single shear, meaning the load passes through one point. Double shear supports the bolt on both sides so the same landing is carried through two points. That is the failure mode this kit is aimed at.
Is this a true bolt-on, or do I need to drill?
LM UTV lists it as direct bolt on but will need to drill a few holes. Plan for drilling as part of the installation. All hardware is included.
Can I weld it on instead?
Yes. LM UTV states it can be welded on. Bolting it is the standard installation; welding is the option if you want it permanent and have access to a competent welder.
Will it fit my 2022 Can-Am Maverick X3?
No. This kit is listed for all X3 models made from 2017-2021. LM UTV builds a separate rear bulkhead kit for cars made in 2022 or after, and the two are not interchangeable. Check your model year before ordering.
Do I still have to drop the rear plate to change a radius rod?
No. The design allows 1 Radius rod to be removed without removing the rear plate, so a single rod can be swapped without dismantling the rear of the car.
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 spans both Polaris and Can-Am models — tie rods, radius rods and ball joints among them — with more makes, models and parts being added frequently.
Build The Rear Of Your 2017-2021 Can-Am Maverick X3 As One System
This bulkhead is one half of the job. Pair it with LM UTV rear Pull Plate LMU-RRP-02-01, which it must be used with, and the rear radius rod mounts stop being the weak link. From there, upgraded rear radius rods, fresh heims and bearings, and the front gusset kit for the A-arm mounts finish the chassis. Order the plate and the bulkhead together so nothing sits on a shelf waiting for its other half.
