The Strongest Front Knuckle Available for Your X3 — 7075 Billet, Double Shear, Sealed

Stop running OEM front knuckles that wallow out and crack when you push your X3 hard. The Black Ops Machine Can-Am X3 Front Knuckles are machined from 7075 billet aluminum — stronger than the 6061 used in most aftermarket knuckles — with a double shear mount, sealed bearing carrier, stainless spacers, and stronger pinch bolts. Sold in pairs with bearings and all hardware included. Ready to install.

Why Hard-Driving X3 Riders Choose the Black Ops Machine Front Knuckles

• 7075 Billet Aluminum – Aerospace-grade 7075 is significantly stronger than the 6061 used in most aftermarket knuckles — the right material for the front end of a hard-driven X3.
• Double Shear Mount – Two attachment points to the spindle instead of one — dramatically more rigid and resistant to failure under hard impacts and lateral loads.
• Sealed Bearing Carrier – Keeps mud, water, and dirt out of your wheel bearings — extending bearing life and eliminating contamination-related failures.
• Stainless Spacers – Corrosion-resistant stainless steel spacers for long-term reliability in wet and muddy conditions.
• Stronger Pinch Bolts – Upgraded pinch bolts that match the strength of the knuckle itself.
• Bearings & Hardware Included – Everything you need for a complete install — no separate bearing order required.
• Anodized Black Finish – Hard anodized for corrosion resistance and an aggressive look on any X3 build.
• Sold in Pairs – Always replace both front knuckles at the same time — that's how we sell them and that's how they should be installed.

Perfect For

🏜️ Desert racing • 🪨 Rock crawling • 🏖️ Dune riding • 🌲 Trail riding • 🏁 KOH & race builds • 💥 Hard drivers who can't afford front end failures

Complete Kit Includes

• ✓ Two (2) 7075 billet aluminum front knuckles (pair)
• ✓ Double shear mount design
• ✓ Sealed bearing carrier
• ✓ Stainless spacers
• ✓ Stronger pinch bolts
• ✓ Bearings included
• ✓ All required hardware — ready to install

Technical Specifications

Vehicle Fitment

• Can-Am Maverick X3 (all configurations) — front knuckle position
• Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX (all configurations) — front knuckle position
• Can-Am Maverick X3 RS (all configurations) — front knuckle position

Why 7075 Billet Beats OEM and Standard Aftermarket X3 Front Knuckles

OEM Can-Am X3 front knuckles are cast from standard aluminum alloys — engineered to a cost target, not a performance standard. Most aftermarket knuckles step up to 6061 billet, which is a meaningful improvement. The Black Ops Machine front knuckles go further with 7075 billet — an aerospace-grade alloy with significantly higher tensile strength and yield strength than 6061, making it the correct choice for the front end of a machine that's being pushed hard. The double shear mount eliminates the single point of failure that causes OEM knuckles to wallow out and crack. The sealed bearing carrier keeps contamination away from the wheel bearing — the most common cause of premature bearing failure in off-road conditions. Stainless spacers and upgraded pinch bolts complete the package, ensuring every component in the assembly matches the strength of the knuckle itself. Bearings and all hardware are included so you can install immediately without a separate parts order.

Real Riders, Real Results

"Snapped an OEM front knuckle at speed in the desert. Put these 7075 units on before my next race and the front end feels completely transformed — tight, rigid, and confidence-inspiring. The fact that bearings are included made the install straightforward."

"The sealed bearing carrier is the feature that sold me. My OEM bearings were constantly contaminated from mud riding. Two full seasons on these knuckles and the bearings are still clean. Worth every penny of the upgrade."

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Stop waiting for OEM knuckles to fail at speed. Upgrade to 7075 billet and drive without limits.