The Can-Am Commander does a little bit of everything. It hauls in the dump bed, carries two people down the trail and gets you to the deer stand. What it does not always do is clear the stuff you find between here and there. A few extra inches under the frame can be the difference between rolling over a log and scraping across it.
The SuperATV Can-Am Commander 2.5-inch Lift Kit, available at Wild Boar ATV Parts, adds 2.5 inches of lift at both the front and rear of the machine.
Read this before anything else
This kit has specific fitment. According to SuperATV, it fits the Commander X model with Fox shocks, and it is not compatible with models that have factory air shocks. Before you order, look at your shocks and confirm your model. If your Commander came with air shocks, this is not the kit for your machine.
What you get
SuperATV keeps this one simple:
- 2.5 inches of lift, front and rear
- Powder-coated parts for durability
- All the necessary hardware
- Easy-to-follow instructions
It is a bolt-on design, so most owners with basic tools can handle the job at home without cutting or welding. Lifting both ends the same amount also keeps the Commander sitting level instead of nose-high or squatting at the rear.
Why lift a Commander
The most common reason is clearance. Rutted logging roads, creek banks and rocky climbs all get easier when the frame and skid plates sit higher. The second reason is tires. A lift creates room for taller tires that rub on a stock-height machine, and taller tires add even more clearance on top of the lift itself. For hunters and landowners, the extra height also makes it easier to drive through food plots and fields without dragging. Raising a machine does move the center of gravity up, so take it easy on side hills until you are used to how it feels.
Planning the rest of the build
If bigger tires are on your list, think about the whole package. Taller tires and lift put more angle on the axles and more load on the drivetrain, so keep an eye on those parts after the upgrade. Confirm your bolt pattern and offset when shopping for wheels. Not sure where to start? Call the Wild Boar team at 850-912-4350 and we will help you plan the Commander build that fits how you ride.
