Can-Am X3 Vehicle Lift Guide
Safely lift your Can-Am X3 using the AGM Scissor Jack. Tested on a real vehicle during real trail repairs.
Estimated Read Time: 1–2 Minutes
Quick Answers
★★★★★ Preferred Rear Lift: Side chassis tube beneath the rocker panel
★★★★★ Preferred Front Lift: Side chassis tube beneath the rocker panel
★★★★☆ Alternate Rear: Rear chassis tube beneath the engine
★★★★☆ Alternate Front: Front chassis tube beneath the front differential
Avoid: Plastic body panels, unsupported skid plates, angled suspension components, unstable ground.
You're in the Right Place If...
• You have a flat tire on a Can-Am X3.
• You want the safest lift points.
• You're using an AGM Scissor Jack.
• 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 beneath the rocker panel.
Why
• Preferred rear lift point for the AGM Scissor Jack.
• Provides a strong structural lifting location.
• Keeps the Scissor Jack operating in a straight lifting plane.
• Avoids angled suspension components.
Watch Out
• Use the rivets along the rocker area as a reference point.
• Position the lifting pad directly beneath the chassis tube.
• Never lift from unsupported plastic or body panel material.
Trail Tip
Follow the body line down and feel underneath the rocker area to locate the chassis tube.
Alternate Rear Lift
Lift Here
Rear chassis tube beneath the engine.
Why
• Good backup if the side chassis tube cannot be used.
• Strong structural lift point.
• Helps keep the Scissor Jack aligned during the lift.
Watch Out
• Locate the chassis tube beneath the rear skid area.
• Avoid lifting from the unsupported center of the skid pan.
• Confirm the lifting pad is contacting structure before lifting.
Trail Tip
If you are lifting near a skid plate, make sure a chassis tube or crossmember is directly underneath the lifting pad.
Preferred Front Lift
Lift Here
Side chassis tube beneath the rocker panel.
Why
• Preferred front lift point for the AGM Scissor Jack.
• Stronger and more stable than angled suspension components.
• Keeps the lift point more consistent as the vehicle rises.
• Helps the Scissor Jack lift in a straighter plane.
Watch Out
• Use the rivets along the rocker area as your reference.
• Center the jack directly beneath the chassis tube.
• Lift slowly and verify stability as the vehicle rises.
Trail Tip
Make sure the lifting pad is fully under the tube before applying load.
Alternate Front Lift
Lift Here
Front chassis tube beneath the front differential.
Why
• Useful when the side chassis tube is not accessible.
• Strong alternate front lifting location.
• The Scissor Jack channel helps reduce slipping.
Watch Out
• Locate the chassis tube running beneath the front differential.
• Rotate the Scissor Jack head so the tube sits in the channel.
• Confirm the tube is seated securely before lifting.
Trail Tip
Use the channel in the Scissor Jack head to help keep the tube centered during the lift.
Common Mistakes
• Lifting from unsupported skid plate areas.
• Lifting on plastic body panels.
• Using angled suspension components with a Scissor Jack.
• Removing the wheel before confirming the vehicle is stable.
• 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 X3 with a Scissor Jack?
For most repairs, lift from the side chassis tubes rather than from suspension components.
Why are chassis tubes preferred with a Scissor Jack?
Scissor jacks work best in a straight lifting plane. Chassis tubes provide a more stable lift point than angled suspension components.
Can I lift a Can-Am X3 from the skid plate?
Only lift from skid plate areas where a chassis tube or crossmember is directly underneath. Avoid unsupported skid pan areas.
What is the best front lift point on a Can-Am X3 with a Scissor Jack?
The side chassis tube is the preferred front lift point. The front chassis tube beneath the front differential can also be used as an alternate.
What is the best rear lift point on a Can-Am X3 with a Scissor Jack?
The side chassis tube is the preferred rear lift point. A rear chassis tube beneath the engine can also be used as an alternate.
How do I safely lift a Can-Am X3 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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