SuperATV Rhino 2.0 Big Lift Kit Axles are extended-length axles for the 2016-2021 Can-Am Defender HD8 and 2017-2021 Defender MAX HD8 running SuperATV's 6" Lift Kit. A big lift adds clearance and adds strain on the axles. Rhino 2.0 brings high-strength 4340 chromoly, advanced heat treatment and 40°+ articulation.
Oversized shafts and CV joints that are significantly stronger than stock are designed to run cool under pressure through tough terrain, heavy loads and long days. Choose your axle position and Defender model; each axle is sold individually.
These defender hd8 lift kit axles are the defender hd8 axles SuperATV matches to its 6" kit. As can am defender hd8 axles they include defender max hd8 lift axles, and they are defender hd8 6 inch lift axles for base and DPS trims, including defender hd8 dps lift axles. Every defender hd8 front axle and defender hd8 rear axle position is listed, and these rhino 2.0 defender hd8 axles are the heavy duty defender hd8 axles option in chromoly.
Key Features
- Extended length to match SuperATV's 6" Defender HD8 lift kit
- Stronger than stock, per SuperATV
- 40°+ articulation
- 4340 chromoly steel with a proprietary heat treatment
- Oversized shafts and CV joints with a cool-running design
- Designed, built and tested in-house by SuperATV
- Industry-leading 18-month warranty
Built To Solve: Extra Axle Strain on a Lifted Defender HD8
- Stock-length axles overextended by a 6" lift
- CVs running hot at steep angles
- Breakage on demanding work and trail days
- Replacing a broken axle with another stock-length part
Best For: Defender HD8 and MAX HD8 Owners on SuperATV's 6" Lift
- 2016-2021 Defender HD8 and HD8 DPS owners
- 2017-2021 Defender MAX HD8 and MAX HD8 DPS owners
- Not for Limited models
- Not for stock-height machines
- Not for ABS-equipped machines
Specifications
- Brand: SuperATV
- Product line: Rhino 2.0 Heavy-Duty Axle
- Material: 4340 chromoly steel, proprietary heat treatment
- Strength: stronger than stock (per SuperATV)
- Warranty: 18 months
- Articulation: 40°+
- Length: extended for SuperATV's Defender HD8 6" lift kit
- Positions: front driver side, front passenger side, rear
- Sold: individually
Fitment
- Can-Am Defender HD 8: 2016-2021
- Can-Am Defender HD 8 DPS: 2016-2021
- Can-Am Defender HD 8 XT: 2016-2021
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8: 2017-2021
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8 DPS: 2017-2021
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8 XT: 2017-2021
Not compatible with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). Does not fit Limited models. Only works with SuperATV's Can-Am Defender HD8 6" Lift Kit. SuperATV does not publish OEM cross-reference numbers for these axles. SuperATV lists XT models in its fitment, but its selector offers HD8 and DPS options only, so contact us before ordering for an XT. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications not listed above; confirm your year, model and cab before ordering.
FAQ
Do these fit a stock-height Defender HD8?
No. SuperATV says they only work with its Can-Am Defender HD8 6" Lift Kit.
Do they fit the HD8 XT?
SuperATV lists HD8 XT and MAX HD8 XT in its fitment, but its selector offers only HD8 and DPS options. Contact us to confirm the right part for an XT.
Do they fit Limited models?
No. SuperATV says they do not fit Limited models.
Are the front axles different by side?
Yes. SuperATV builds separate driver-side and passenger-side fronts for these models.
Do they work with ABS?
No. SuperATV lists these axles as not compatible with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS).
What warranty do they carry?
SuperATV backs Rhino 2.0 axles with an 18-month warranty, longer than the one-year norm SuperATV cites for the industry.
Why SuperATV
SuperATV 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.
Complete Your Lifted Defender HD8 Driveline
When one Defender HD8 axle fails, the others have usually seen the same abuse, so decide which positions you need. Confirm your model, year and variant against the fitment list and that you are running SuperATV's HD8 6" lift kit, and make sure the machine does not have ABS.
