Make your Can-Am Defender stand out from the crowd with our innovative gear lift, enabling you to choose between a 15% or 30% gear reduction for maximum flexibility. Incorporate a robust dual idler gear for unmatched strength, a unique feature you won't find anywhere else.
It's no wonder GDP is the most esteemed brand in the portal space. Try it today and see why our gear lift kit is the one that truly matters to off-road enthusiasts.
What is a Dual Idler®?
Experience the perfection that years of research and development yield with our dual idler gear portals, a unique innovation in the industry. Our intelligent design, featuring a second idler gear in the portal box, efficiently distributes load across a larger surface area, enabling a more reliable torque transfer and unsurpassed gear strength. However, the magic lies in marrying these dual idler gears seamlessly, which is achieved through our precise CNC grinding. Manufactured from the mighty 9310 steel alloy, recognized as the industry's toughest, our gears are ready to rewrite norms. Unconvinced about the importance of dual idlers? With GDP's unmatched quality and vast experience, your perspective is about to change.
Perfect for All Riding Styles
Experience the unparalleled power of GDP Portal Gear Lift, your ideal companion for any type of ride. Be it rocky trails, muddy bogs, or limitless dunes, our gear portals elevate each ride to an extraordinary adventure. Delight in a swift journey with a 15% gear reduction that offers amplified torque. Or, opt for a 30% gear reduction for superior control to steer those enormous tires. Our Can-Am Defender dual idler portals, upgradable with a dual idler gear, offer unmatchable strength for those who never hit the brakes. No matter the terrain, timing or riding style, GDP Portal Gear Lift has got you covered.
A Gear Reduction That Protects Your Drivetrain
The unique positioning takes the burden off your entire drivetrain, resulting in less stress and increased durability. As a consequence, your vehicle benefits from enhanced power output and extended life of its most essential components. In other words, Portals brings you the best of both worlds: greater power and sustainable performance. It's certainly a win-win situation!
Optimize your vehicle's performance with Portals - the gear reduction solution of the future.
Nothing Is Stronger Than GDP
Are you a rider who doesn't compromise on intensity? We understand that thrill. For riders like you, we present our GDP portals acclaimed for their unbeatable strength. Crafted with either cast or billet aluminum housings, we ensure these are thicker and mightier than any of their competitors in the market. Integrated with 5/16" thick backing plates, made from an innovative steel alloy, these portals provide superior resilience. Our aim? To provide you with the best portal gear lift experience you can imagine. Uncompromised hardcore riding calls for unbeatable portal gear - Experience the strongest GDP portals designed for your daring spirit.
Advanced Gaskets, Seals, and Bearings
Our portals use:
- Advanced gaskets and O-rings with excellent oil resistance and low deterioration rates
- A sealed input gear and double-lipped output seal
- 100% sealing coverage throughout so you can forget about oil leaks
- Double-angular contact output bearings to prevent premature wear
- Roller idler and drive bearings to maintain perfect gear meshing
Complete the Package with a Frame Stiffener
Portals and monster tires are fun, but they can place additional stress on your machine’s frame. To make your suspension bulletproof, we recommend adding a SuperATV Frame Stiffener when you install your new Can-Am portals!
4” Portal Gear Lift Includes: | ||
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(4) Assembled portal hub boxes complete with 9310 gears, seals, output shaft, gaskets, and thrust bearings. | ||
(4) Universal hubs and stainless steel slotted rotors with lugs | ||
(4) Specialized steel alloy backing plates | ||
(4) Steel caliper mounting plates | ||
(2) Steel steering arms | ||
Extended brake lines | ||
All required hardware, including recessed castle nut socket | ||
Frame stiffener (optional) |
Max Tire Size Recommendations for 4” Portal Gear Lift | ||
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Max Tire Size | Required Suspension Setup with 4" Portals | |
26" | Stock | |
27" | 3" Lift Kit | |
28" to 34" | 2" Forward Offset A-Arms | |
28" to 38" | 6" Lift Kit | |
If you need help figuring out which gear reduction is right for you, check out our portal gear reduction calculator . | ||
Max tire sizes are measured at full compression and full turn. The given tires sizes are the largest we fit without rubbing. With minor trimming or a small amount of rub, larger tire sizes can be used. |
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WARNING: This product can impact machine operation. Customer and/or user is responsible for ensuring that this product is compatible with their machine as currently configured, properly installed, and understands any impact this product has or might have on the machine's operation.
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