The SuperATV Heavy-Duty Ball Joints for the 2016+ Can-Am Defender replace worn or failed factory ball joints with stronger, greasable joints built for bigger tires and hard riding.
Related parts for this machine: SuperATV Can-Am Defender A-Arm Bushings, SuperATV Can-Am Defender HD11 A-Arm Bushings.
Key Features
- Super Duty 300M ball joint: 2.25x stronger than stock, rated for 29,000 lbs of force
- Heavy-Duty 4340 ball joint: 2x stronger than stock
- Stud is thicker than stock
- Greasable and serviceable
Built To Solve: Defender Problems
- Worn or loose ball joints
- Ball joints that fail on bigger tires
- Clunking and wandering front ends
Best For: Defender Owners
- Defender owners running bigger tires or a lift
- Riders replacing worn factory ball joints
- Hard trail, rock and dune riders
Specifications
- Strength options: Super Duty 300M, Heavy Duty 4340 Chromoly Steel, Standard Duty
- Location options: Both, Lower, Upper
- Included: the ball joints for the option you select. Anything not listed here is not included.
- Manufacturer part numbers: BJ-CA-X3-001-002-K-2#AF, BJ-CA-X3-002#AF, BJ-CA-X3-001#AF, BJ-7-002-003-K-2#AF, BJ-7-002#AF, BJ-7-003#AF, BJ-CA-DEF-K-2, BJ-CA-DEF-L, BJ-CA-DEF-U
- Installation instructions: BJREF1 (PDF)
Fitment
- Can-Am Defender HD 5 (2017-2021)
- Can-Am Defender HD 5 DPS (2017-2021)
- Can-Am Defender HD 7 (2022+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 7 DPS (2022+)
- 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 HD 8 XT Cab (2016-2021)
- Can-Am Defender HD 9 (2022+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 9 DPS (2022+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 9 DPS Cab (2022+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 9 XT (2022+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 (2016+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 6x6 (2020+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 DPS (2016+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 Limited (2020+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 Mossy Oak (2018+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 Pro (2020+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 XMR (2018+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 XT (2016+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 XT Cab (2016+)
- Can-Am Defender HD 10 XTP (2018+)
- Can-Am Defender HD11 Limited (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender HD11 XMR w/Half Doors (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender HD11 XT (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender HD11 XT Cab (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 7 (2022+)
- 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)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8 XT Cab (2017-2021)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 9 (2022+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 9 DPS (2022+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 9 XT (2022+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 DPS (2017+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 Limited (2020+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 Lone Star Edition (2018+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XMR (2019+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XT (2017+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD 10 XT Cab (2017+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 Limited (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 Lone Star (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 Lone Star Cab (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 XMR w/Half Doors (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 XT (2026+)
- Can-Am Defender MAX HD11 XT Cab (2026+)
The manufacturer lists these applications by model and year. Fitment is not guaranteed on models, trims or years not listed above; confirm your exact model before ordering.
FAQ
Which machines does this fit?
The Defender models and years listed in the fitment section (2016+). Confirm your exact model before ordering.
Which option should I choose?
Pick the option that matches your machine and setup. The options are listed in the Specifications section.
Are install instructions available?
Yes. The manufacturer installation instructions are linked in the Specifications section.
Why SuperATV
SuperATV designs its suspension parts for specific machines and publishes model-specific install instructions. Dunes 2 Dezert SXS ships SuperATV parts nationwide.
Upgrade Your Defender
Confirm your Defender model and year in the fitment list, choose your options and add it to your cart.
