Can-Am Defender Vehicle Lift Guide
Safely lift your Can-Am Defender using the AGM Electric Jack PRO. Tested on a real vehicle during real trail repairs.
Estimated Read Time: 1–2 Minutes
Quick Answers
★★★★★ Preferred Rear Lift: Side chassis tube inside the rear door opening
★★★★★ Preferred Front Lift: Side chassis tube beneath the rocker panel
★★★★☆ Stability Tip: Rotate the collar 90 degrees if the jack begins to shift
Avoid: Plastic body panels, unsupported skid plates, unstable ground.
You're in the Right Place If...
• You have a flat tire on a Can-Am Defender.
• You want the safest lift points.
• You're using an AGM Electric Jack PRO.
• You want to avoid damaging your vehicle.
• You want to get back on the trail quickly.
Flat Tire Repair
• If using hand tools, loosen the lug nuts before lifting.
• Lift from the preferred lift point.
• Place a cooler, toolbox, spare tire, or similar size solid object under the vehicle as a secondary support.
• Remove the lug nuts, catching each one if possible.
• If a lug nut falls into dirt or sand, clean it before reinstalling so threads are not damaged.
• Install the replacement wheel.
• Start every lug nut by hand.
• Tighten in a star pattern.
• Torque to Can-Am specifications whenever possible. If a torque wrench is not available, tighten with an impact gun to get you home.
Preferred Rear Lift
Lift Here
Side chassis tube just inside the rear door opening.
Why
• Preferred rear lift point for the AGM Electric Jack PRO.
• Strong structural lifting location.
• Requires less jack travel on the Defender.
• Allows the jack to move toward vertical as the vehicle rises.
Watch Out
• Open the rear door if your vehicle is equipped with one.
• Make sure the lifting pad is fully underneath the chassis tube.
• Verify two points of contact before lifting.
Trail Tip
Start with the lifting pad slightly farther under the vehicle than the top of the jack for a more stable lift.
Preferred Front Lift
Lift Here
Side chassis tube beneath the rocker panel.
Why
• Preferred front lift point for the AGM Electric Jack PRO.
• Simple and stable side lifting location.
• Suspension lift points are usually unnecessary.
• Requires less lift height than suspension lift points.
Watch Out
• Locate the chassis tube beneath the side of the vehicle.
• Place the lifting pad fully under the tube.
• Verify two points of contact before lifting.
Trail Tip
If the jack begins to slide because of uneven ground, lower the vehicle and adjust the setup before continuing.
Stability Tip
Lift Here
Use the same chassis tube lift point after rotating the collar.
Why
• Helps improve stability on uneven ground.
• Changes the direction the jack pivots.
• Helps keep the lifting pad better aligned.
• Can shift more load onto firmer ground.
Watch Out
• Lower the vehicle safely before adjusting the collar.
• Rotate the collar 90 degrees before repositioning the jack.
• Verify stability before continuing the lift.
Trail Tip
Rotating the collar can help when one side of the jack is sitting on harder ground than the other.
Common Mistakes
• Lifting on plastic body panels.
• Lifting from unsupported skid plate areas.
• Not opening the rear door when extra clearance is needed.
• Continuing the lift after the jack begins to shift.
• Starting lug nuts with an impact.
• Crawling under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Trail Safety Checklist
✓ Move off the trail whenever possible.
✓ Park on level ground.
✓ Vehicle in Park.
✓ Four-wheel drive engaged if needed.
✓ Chock a tire if necessary.
✓ Use a secondary support before putting any part of your body underneath the vehicle.
Questions We Hear Most
Where should I lift a Can-Am Defender with an Electric Jack PRO?
For most repairs, lift from the chassis tube along the side of the vehicle.
What is the best rear lift point on a Can-Am Defender?
The rear chassis tube just inside the rear door opening is the preferred rear lift point.
What is the best front lift point on a Can-Am Defender?
The front chassis tube along the side of the vehicle is the preferred front lift point.
Why not lift from the suspension?
The Defender has limited suspension travel, so chassis lifting is usually simpler, faster, and more stable.
Why should I rotate the collar if the jack starts to slide?
Rotating the collar changes the direction the jack pivots, which can help improve stability on uneven ground.
How do I safely lift a Can-Am Defender on the trail?
Move to flat ground whenever possible, place the vehicle in Park, chock a tire, and use a secondary support if you may need to work underneath the vehicle.
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