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Can-Am Commander Lift Kits
Load a Commander with a winch, a roof and a full cargo box and it rides lower than it did on the showroom floor, right when a rutted fence-line trail starts catching the skid plate. TurnKey UTV measures a stock base Commander at 11.5 inches of ride height up front and 10.5 in back. The kits here raise that from roughly 1 inch per TurnKey spacer stage to a true 6 inches with SuperATV’s long-travel kit, and High Lifter’s portal gear lift adds 4 inches at the hub while gearing the drivetrain down to turn taller tires.
Fitment starts with the generation. The 2011-2020 Commander 800 and 1000 and the 2021+ Commander take separate versions of SuperATV’s 6-inch kit, which is ordered by year and seat count, MAX included. Trim comes next: TurnKey’s stacking spacers do not fit X or Limited Commanders, and SuperATV’s 3-inch kit comes in Fox and non-Fox shock versions. We’ve served over a million UTV customers since 2010, and we’re the fitment experts: text us at (920) 644-5280, call (920) 214-8201 or hit the live chat on any page, and we’ll match your machine before you spend anything.
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BUYER’S GUIDE: Can-Am Commander Lift Kits for the 2011-2020 and 2021+ Commander — Spacer, Arm and Portal
Spacers keep every factory part, arm kits swap the suspension and portals move the wheel hub. Larger 6-inch portal systems have their own Commander portal gear lift page.
| Type | Material and specs | Best for | What you give up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stacking spacer lift (about 1 inch per stage) | TurnKey CLK spacers, CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminum, stages 1-3 lock together, made in the USA | Base Commanders that sag under accessory weight, or owners who want to buy height 1 inch at a time | Not compatible with X or Limited models, and the gain is ride height more than tire size |
| Billet spacer lift (3 inches) | SuperATV spacers, CNC-milled 6061 billet aluminum, two front and two rear, Fox and non-Fox versions | Trail riders who want clearance for up to 30-inch tires with factory arms and axles left in place | A 30-inch tire ceiling and no added stance width |
| Arm and axle kit (4 to 6 inches) | Catvos 4-inch: heavy-wall DOM arms, 5 inches wider front and rear, 33-inch tires. SuperATV 6-inch: 1.25-inch chromoly A-arms, four Rhino 2.0 axles, 7 inches wider | Mud and big-tire builds running 33 to 38 inches of rubber | A price above $2,500, a full arm and axle swap, and the Catvos kit deletes the front sway bar |
| Portal gear lift (4 inches) | High Lifter dual idler gear boxes, 5/16-inch steel backing plates, slotted stainless rotors | Work and hunting Commanders turning 33-inch tires at low speed under load | The highest price here at $3,955.00, 14-inch factory wheels need a 1-inch spacer, and backspacing limits apply |
Can-Am Commander Lift Kit Materials and Build Quality
On a spacer kit, the spec that matters is the metal and how the spacers stay put. TurnKey CNC-machines aircraft-grade aluminum spacers that stack and lock, so a two- or three-stage build cannot shift, and SuperATV mills its 3-inch spacers from 6061 billet. Once a kit replaces arms, read the tubing callout. SuperATV bends its 6-inch A-arms from 1.25-inch chromoly, and Catvos builds its rear trailing arms from 2-inch by .250-wall DOM tube. On the portal side, High Lifter bolts its gear boxes to 5/16-inch steel backing plates. From the shop: on a Commander the shocks decide the kit before the budget does. Check for factory Fox shocks before you order, because SuperATV builds separate Fox and non-Fox versions and TurnKey’s stacking kits skip X and Limited trims entirely.
Can-Am Commander Lift Kit Prices, From Spacers to Portals
Stacking spacers open the range. TurnKey’s Stage 2 kit is $192.45 for roughly 2 inches, and it buys clearance and a level stance after accessory weight, not room for much bigger tires. The sweet spot sits one step up: SuperATV’s 3-inch kit runs $218.49 to $301.79 depending on the shock version, lifts all four corners, clears 30-inch tires and carries a lifetime warranty. Past that, the price jumps to arm-and-axle kits. Catvos’s 4-inch kit runs $2,524.50 to $2,909.50 plus a $99.99 shared-shipping charge, and SuperATV’s 6-inch kit runs $2,564.61 to $3,276.88 depending on seat count, year and ball-joint choice. The premium pick is High Lifter’s 4-inch portal gear lift at $3,955.00, which earns its price by gearing the drivetrain down to turn 33-inch tires. Affirm financing is available at checkout on kits in that range. The most common warranty is between 3-6 months, but Everything Can-Am Offroad does offer extended 1- and 2-year warranties on all products if that is something you are interested in — you can add the extended warranty right at checkout. Before you pick, see what Commander owners say about us.
A lift and a tire size are one purchase. The 3-inch SuperATV kit stops at 30 inches, the Catvos kit at 33 and the 6-inch SuperATV kit at 36 on a 2011-2020 machine or 38 on a 2021+, so size your Can-Am Commander tires against the kit before ordering either one.
Top 3 Can-Am Commander Lift Kit Brands
- TurnKey UTV makes its CLK spacers in the USA from CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminum and sells them about 1 inch per stage, so you buy only the height you need.
- High Lifter puts a second idler gear in each box of its standard-cab Commander portal, splitting the load across twice as many gear teeth.
- SuperATV has been in the UTV parts business since 2003 out of Madison, Indiana, and its Commander kits run from billet 3-inch spacers to a chromoly 6-inch build, each under a lifetime warranty.
Top 5 Can-Am Commander Lift Kits
- Can-Am Commander 2 Inch Lift Kit by TurnKey UTV ($192.45). Two locking aluminum spacer stages that take a base Commander from 11.5 to 13.5 inches up front and 10.5 to 13 in back. The pick for a work machine sagging under a winch, roof and loaded box.
- Can-Am Commander 6" Lift Kit by SuperATV ($2,564.61-$3,276.88). Chromoly high-clearance A-arms, four Rhino 2.0 axles and a 7-inch wider stance for 36-inch tires on 2011-2020 models or 38-inch on 2021+. The build for mud riders going to the biggest tires on this page.
- Can-Am 4" Portal Gear Lift by High Lifter ($3,955.00). Dual idler gear boxes with a 30 percent reduction for the standard-cab Commander, and room for 33-inch tires or 35 with forward arms. The choice for hunting and work machines pushing big tires through deep mud.
- Can-Am Commander 3" Lift Kit by Super ATV ($218.49-$301.79). CNC-milled 6061 billet spacers at all four corners, 30-inch tire clearance and separate Fox and non-Fox versions. The trail rider’s pick for 3 inches with a turning radius SuperATV designed to stay close to stock.
- Can-Am Commander 4" Lift Kit by Catvos Inc ($2,524.50-$2,909.50). Heavy-wall DOM A-arms with a 1.5-inch forward offset, a stance 5 inches wider front and rear and room for 33-inch tires, made in the USA with a lifetime warranty on fabricated parts. For owners who want a planted 4-inch build and can give up the front sway bar.
Can-Am Commander Lift Kit FAQ
Which lift kits fit a Commander with factory Fox shocks?
Not the TurnKey stacking kits, which are not compatible with X or Limited models. SuperATV sells its 3-inch kit in one version for Fox-equipped models and another for OEM non-Fox shocks, and its 6-inch kit asks which shocks you are keeping when you order. If the badge leaves your trim unclear, text us the year and trim and we will confirm it.
Does a 2021+ Commander take the same lift kit as a 2011-2020 model?
Not always. SuperATV’s 6-inch kit carries year options from 2011-2015 through 2022+, its 2011-2020 version replaces the rear trailing arms and radius arms, and tire clearance tops out at 36 inches on the older machine versus 38 on the newer one. Set your year in the fitment selector or send it to us before ordering. Anything that arrives wrong for your machine is covered by our risk-free 90-day return policy.
Do I need new axles when I lift my Commander?
That depends on the height and the type of lift. SuperATV includes four Rhino 2.0 axles in 4340 chromoly, with an 18-month warranty, in its 6-inch kit because a lift that tall runs the CV joints at steep angles. TurnKey says its stacking spacers were tested and shown not to damage CV joints, and portal gear lifts raise the hub rather than the arms, so they do not add axle angle. Catvos offers Turner or Cobra axles as an add-on.
Can I lift a Commander MAX?
Yes. SuperATV’s 6-inch kit has a 4-seat MAX option, and on 2011-2020 machines the MAX version adds extended brake lines, while every 2021+ version ships with extended front and rear brake lines. High Lifter lists its 4-inch portal separately for the standard cab and the MAX, so match the listing to your seat count before checkout.
