Outlaw DHT XL Axle Can-Am Defender HD11

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  • DHT-XL-HD11*
  • Category: Axles
  • Brand: High Lifter
  • Summary: Upgrade your Can-Am Defender HD11's long-travel suspension with heavy-duty axles that are engineered to handle extreme angles and brutal trail conditions. High Lifter's DHT XL axles are built for maximum strength, ensuring you can push your machine to its limits without fear of snapping an axle shaft or blowing out a CV joint.

Heavy-Duty Extended Length Axles Built for Extreme Flex

Designed specifically for aftermarket long travel suspension setups, High Lifter’s DHT XL axles deliver the extra length and flexibility your Defender HD11 needs to perform its best. Constructed from oversized chromoly steel components to effortlessly absorb the intense torque and sudden shock loads common when riding in rocky terrain or deep mud. Pair that premium puncture-resistant boots and high-performance grease provide the durability you need to keep moving.

Features & Benefits

  • Dual Heat Treated Housings: Drastically improved toughness against sudden shock loads and contributes to a longer lifespan.
  • Oversized CV Joints: Maximizes structural strength at the axle’s most vulnerable points.
  • 4340 Chromoly Steel Construction: The housings, races, cages and bars are all forged from ultra-durable 4340 chromoly steel for excellent fatigue resistance.
  • Heavy-Duty 30mm Bars: Oversized axle bars comfortably handle the increased stress of extended suspension setups.
  • Puncture-Resistant Boots: Durable boots are designed to resists tears while maintaining flexibility.
  • Extended Length: These DHT XL axles are custom built for long-travel set-ups. Each axle has the following measurements:
    • DHT-XL-HD11XMR-F: Fits the front left or right of the Defender HD11 XMR or Limited
      • Extended Length: 917mm
      • Compressed Length: 870mm
    • DHT-XL-HD11-R: Fits the rear left or right on all models of Defender HD11
      • Extended Length: 883mm
      • Compressed Length: 826.5mm
  • 4-Year Axle Warranty: Backed by High Lifter’s industry-leading 4-year axle warranty for added peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I run this axle on a stock Defender HD11? No, because this axle is extended-length (XL), it is designed specifically for aftermarket long-travel suspension kits of larger suspension lifts that require a longer axle shaft than stock suspension.
  • What does “double plunged” mean? A double-plunging axles allows the inner and outer CV joints to slide smoothly inward and outward. This gives the axle the ability to adjust its length as your suspension flexes through its full range of motion.

Upgrade your Defender HD11’s long-travel setup with DHT XL axles to dominate the toughest terrain with total confidence.

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Warning Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium, which is known in the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov

Notes:

  • Be sure to check fitment before purchasing. Defender HD11 XT models use different front axles from the Defender HD11 XMR and Limited models.