KWI QRS DX3 Conversion Kit for Can-Am Defender & Commander

⚠️ Important Installation Requirement:
This product requires you to send both your primary and secondary clutches to KWI for installation, as the DX3 conversion must be performed in their shop.

The KWI QRS DX3 Conversion Kit for Can-Am Defender and Commander is a major clutch system upgrade that replaces the weak factory QRS components with true Can-Am X3-spec clutch internals. Many Defender and Commander models come with a lighter-duty QRS clutch that wears quickly and lacks compatibility with the high-performance clutch kits available for the X3 platform.

The DX3 Conversion completely transforms the clutch system, upgrading it with stronger X3-style components that allow your machine to run the KWI AO RC Clutch Kit. This unlocks significantly better RPM control, improved power delivery, and dramatically increased durability—giving your machine the clutch performance it should have had from the factory.

Key Features

• Converts Defender & Commander QRS clutches to X3-spec components
• Enables compatibility with KWI AO RC Clutch Kit
• Replaces weak OEM clutch internals
• Improves RPM control and clutch efficiency
• Stronger, more durable clutch system
• Designed for long-term reliability
• Professionally installed by KWI Clutching

Why the DX3 Conversion Matters

Fix Weak Factory QRS Clutch Design

Many Defender and Commander models use a lighter-duty QRS clutch that is prone to:

• Premature wear
• Inconsistent RPM control
• Limited performance tuning options

The DX3 Conversion replaces these weak components with X3-spec internals, greatly improving durability and performance.

Unlock X3-Level Clutch Performance

Once converted, your clutch system becomes compatible with KWI’s AO RC Clutch Kit, giving you access to a proven clutch system used on high-performance X3 builds.

Benefits include:

• Stronger power delivery
• Improved throttle response
• More consistent RPM control

Long-Term Reliability

By upgrading to stronger X3-style components, the DX3 Conversion helps reduce clutch wear and improves the overall lifespan of your drivetrain components.

What’s Included

• DX3 Conversion of Primary Clutch
• X3-Spec Internal Components
• Compatibility Upgrade for AO RC Clutch Kit

(All work performed by KWI during installation.)

Fitment

Compatible with:

• Can-Am Defender models equipped with factory QRS primary clutch
• Can-Am Commander models equipped with factory QRS primary clutch

Installation Requirement

⚠️ Professional Installation Required

You must ship your primary and secondary clutches to KWI for the DX3 conversion process.

FAQ

Why do Defender and Commander models need this conversion?

These machines use a weaker QRS clutch design that is not compatible with the stronger clutch systems used in the Can-Am X3 lineup.

What does the DX3 conversion change?

It replaces key clutch components with X3-spec internals, allowing the clutch to run higher-performance setups.

Does this allow me to run the AO RC Clutch Kit?

Yes. The DX3 conversion enables compatibility with KWI AO RC clutch systems.

Do I need to send my clutches in?

Yes. Both primary and secondary clutches must be shipped to KWI for installation.