Mud holes, rock gardens, and deep water crossings all have one thing in common: they punish machines that don’t have enough clearance or a way to keep water out of the engine. SuperATV and High Lifter build two products made exactly for that kind of terrain, portal gear lifts and Depth Finder snorkel kits, and together they’re some of the most requested upgrades we carry.
What a Portal Gear Lift Actually Does
A portal gear lift doesn’t just raise your suspension. It relocates the axle centerline through a gear reduction hub, which means the clearance gain is real and mechanical, not just a taller stance. That extra room under the axle lets you clear bigger rocks, ruts, and obstacles, and it opens up space to run taller tires without the rubbing and binding you’d get from a suspension lift alone.
For riders who spend real time on technical terrain, how that clearance is achieved matters as much as the number of inches gained. A taller tire on a machine with more room to turn it means fewer compromises when the trail gets tight or technical.
A Fit for Nearly Every Popular Machine
SuperATV and High Lifter’s Portal Gear Lifts lineup covers an impressive range of machines, with lift heights matched to what each model can handle. Polaris riders have options including the RZR XP Turbo (4″ or 6″), Polaris General (8″), Polaris Ranger 1000 XP (4″), RZR Turbo R (4″), and RZR 900 S (6″).
Can-Am owners can outfit the Renegade (4″), Defender HD10 (6″), and Outlander (6″), while Honda riders will find fitments for the Rubicon (4″) and Pioneer 700 (6″). With that much model-specific coverage, most riders can find a portal gear lift matched to their exact machine and riding style.
Depth Finder Snorkel Kits: Keep the Water Out
Once you’ve got the clearance to get through deep water, you need the engine to keep running once you’re in it. That’s what a snorkel kit is for: it relocates the air intake higher on the machine so the engine keeps breathing clean air instead of pulling in water during a deep crossing or a stretch of heavy mud. The Depth Finder name says exactly what these kits are built for.
SuperATV’s Depth Finder snorkel kits are built to fit specific machines rather than a generic universal setup, with confirmed fitments for the Honda Talon 1000R, Polaris RZR XP 1000, Polaris Ranger 1000, Polaris General 1000, Can-Am Maverick X3, Honda Rubicon 520, Polaris Ranger XP, and Honda Foreman 520.
Why Riders Pair the Two Together
Portal gear lifts and Depth Finder snorkel kits solve two different problems that show up in the same kind of terrain. The portal lift gets your axles and undercarriage up and out of harm’s way, while the snorkel keeps your engine breathing safely above the waterline.
For riders who regularly push into deep mud and water crossings, running both together means you’re prepared for the obstacle in front of you and for what’s hiding underneath it. It’s the kind of pairing that turns a machine built for trails into one that’s ready for genuinely tough terrain.
If your rides regularly take you into deep water or terrain that punishes stock ground clearance, it’s worth outfitting your machine with both upgrades. Explore SuperATV and High Lifter’s portal gear lift lineup and the Depth Finder snorkel kit selection to find the right fit for your ride.
