Can-Am Defender HD8 Atlas Pro BFT Suspension Kit

Want to fit 34-inch tires on your Can-Am Defender HD8 without going overboard on a massive lift? This suspension kit gives you the space you need while keeping your machine stable and manageable. You get a 2-inch lift from shock brackets and spring spacers, plus a pair of forward-offset A-arms that add another 1.5 inches of ground clearance underneath. The result is room for those big tires and a tougher stance, without turning your ride into something wild and hard to control.

These A-arms use 1.5-inch DOM tubing—way thicker than what comes stock—so they can handle the pounding from rough terrain and serious work. The joints get reinforced with CNC laser-cut steel brackets, and you get billet aluminum spring spacers for extra protection where things typically wear out fast. A UV-resistant powder coat keeps everything looking good after years on the trail. They're designed to give you that extra 1.5 inches of clearance and won't quit when you push hard. Oh, and they come with a lifetime warranty because we're that confident in them.

You've got choices here depending on your needs. Keller Ball Joints use a two-piece thread-on design with no snap ring—they basically can't pull out. They're greaseable and rebuildable, so you can keep them going. Super Duty 300M uses the strongest ball joint steel available, with a design that minimizes weak spots at the neck and lets you adjust the stud. Heavy-Duty 4340 VAR handles double the pressure of stock joints and pairs chromoly steel with zinc plating. Standard Duty Chromoly gives you OEM-level strength at a fair price, all zinc-plated for rust resistance.

Want us to press the ball joints in for you? Order a set during checkout and we'll assemble them to your A-arms before shipping—no ball joint press needed, no wrestling with old parts. If you skip pre-assembly, you'll need to reuse your existing stock ball joints.

• Upper and lower front A-arms
• Steering stop kit
• 17-inch limit straps (skip these if running Rhino 2.0 axles)
• Spring spacers
• Shock brackets
• Shock bump stop (required only for 34-inch tires)

• Can-Am Defender HD 8: 2016+
• Can-Am Defender HD 8 DPS: 2016+
• Can-Am Defender HD 8 XT: 2016+
• Can-Am Defender HD 8 XTP: 2018+
• Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8: 2017+
• Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8 DPS: 2017+
• Can-Am Defender MAX HD 8 XT: 2017+