{"product_id":"superatv-can-am-defender-hd8-axles-rhino-2-0","title":"SuperATV Can-Am Defender HD8 Axles Rhino 2.0 (2016-2021)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperATV Rhino 2.0 Heavy-Duty Axles are stock-length replacement axles for the 2016-2021 Can-Am Defender HD8 and MAX HD8, including DPS, XT and XT Cab models.\u003c\/strong\u003e SuperATV rates them nearly two times stronger than stock, with a 4mm larger shaft, maximized CV joints and heat-treated 4340 chromoly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXT Cab models use their own parts, so choose your axle position and then XT Cab or All Other Models. Each axle is sold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Defender HD8 axles are the Can-Am Defender HD8 axles SuperATV builds for work machines. Pick a Defender HD8 front axle or Defender HD8 rear axle, then choose Defender HD8 XT Cab axles if you have the cab. They also fit as Defender MAX HD8 axles. Owners shopping heavy duty Defender HD8 axles, a single Can-Am Defender HD8 axle, Rhino 2.0 Defender HD8 axles or Can-Am Defender axles in general should confirm the HD8 years below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly 2 times stronger than stock, per SuperATV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA massive 4mm increase in shaft size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4340 chromoly steel, end to end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary heat treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximized CV joints for high angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField and lab tested; 18-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate XT Cab parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt To Solve: Broken Stock Axles on a Can-Am Defender HD8 Work Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn axle failure on the way to the job site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE axles failing under work loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV joints heating up at high articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a broken axle with another stock part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For: 2016-2021 Defender HD8 and MAX HD8 Owners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefender HD8, HD8 DPS and HD8 XT owners (2016-2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefender HD8 XT Cab owners (2020-2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefender MAX HD8, MAX HD8 DPS and MAX HD8 XT owners (2017-2021)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock-height machines (see our HD8 Big Lift Kit listing for lifted machines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: SuperATV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct line: Rhino 2.0 Heavy-Duty Axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 4340 chromoly steel, end to end, with a proprietary heat treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength: nearly 2 times stronger than stock (per SuperATV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 18 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft size: 4mm larger than stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositions: front driver side, front passenger side, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions: All Other Models or XT Cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold: individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan-Am Defender HD 8: 2016-2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan-Am Defender HD 8 DPS: 2016-2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan-Am Defender HD 8 XT: 2016-2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan-Am Defender HD 8 XT Cab: 2020-2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan-Am Defender MAX HD 8: 2017-2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan-Am Defender MAX HD 8 DPS: 2017-2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan-Am Defender MAX HD 8 XT: 2017-2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXT Cab models use separate front and rear parts; pick XT Cab in the Model option. SuperATV does not publish OEM cross-reference numbers for these axles. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed above; confirm your year, model and cab before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there an XT Cab option?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperATV uses different front and rear axles on the 2020-2021 Defender HD8 XT Cab. All other listed models share the standard parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they fit the Defender MAX HD8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. SuperATV lists the 2017-2021 MAX HD8, MAX HD8 DPS and MAX HD8 XT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they fit a lifted HD8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are stock length. See our Can-Am Defender HD8 Big Lift Kit Rhino 2.0 listing for SuperATV's 6\" lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they fit 2022+ Defenders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is for the 2016-2021 HD8. See our Defender HD9, HD10 and HD11 Rhino 2.0 listings for newer machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much stronger are they than stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperATV rates them nearly two times stronger than stock, with a 4mm larger shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty do they carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperATV backs Rhino 2.0 axles with an 18-month warranty, longer than the one-year norm SuperATV cites for the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy SuperATV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperATV designs, engineers, manufactures and tests its Rhino 2.0 axles in-house, using CAD analysis, lab testing and real-world trail testing before release. Every Rhino 2.0 axle is backed by SuperATV's 18-month warranty, longer than the one-year norm SuperATV cites for the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Defender HD8 Driveline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen one Defender HD8 axle fails, the others have usually seen the same abuse, so decide which positions you need. Confirm your model, year and option against the fitment list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is there an XT Cab option?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"SuperATV uses different front and rear axles on the 2020-2021 Defender HD8 XT Cab. All other listed models share the standard parts.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do they fit the Defender MAX HD8?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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