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High Lifter
High Lifter has been lifting side-by-sides and four-wheelers since before smartphones existed, and it still builds like a company that started in a backyard garage. That Louisiana garage grew into a 52,000-square-foot facility, and along the way High Lifter became the name riders trust when they want to clear bigger obstacles, run bigger tires and push through mud that stops a stock machine. The specialty is lift kits, from a modest 2-inch spacer to a 6-inch portal gear lift, but the catalog runs deeper than that: heavy-duty axles, control arms, snorkel kits, clutch kits and the hardware and tools a lift touches. Side By Side Source stocks the High Lifter line for Polaris, Can-Am, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki and more, for both UTVs and ATVs.
Choosing a High Lifter setup starts with how high you want to go and what the lift will touch. A rider who just wants clearance over rough spots runs a spring-spacer lift and often nothing else. A rider fitting bigger tires steps up to a bracket lift and usually new axles to handle the added angle. And a mud or rock build goes all the way to a portal gear lift, which raises the machine and adds gear reduction for the torque big tires need. Side By Side Source has specialized in UTV and ATV aftermarket parts for more than 15 years, and our team rides and wrenches on these machines, so tell us your model and how you ride and we will spec the lift and the parts that go with it. Text (920) 644-5280, call (414) 219-0509, or use the live chat.
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BUYER'S GUIDE: How to Lift a UTV or ATV with High Lifter
The right lift depends on how much height you want and how much of the machine you are willing to upgrade to support it. Here is how the High Lifter paths compare and what each one runs.
Ways to Lift with High Lifter
| Type | How it works | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring-spacer / standard lift | Spacers preload the stock springs, or a bolt-on standard kit raises ride height | The simplest clearance, fits up to 32-inch tires on some models, often no other parts | $115–$422 |
| Signature Series bracket lift | Engineered brackets relocate the suspension mounts for real lift | More height and room for bigger tires, the popular middle | $199–$335 |
| Long-travel & portal gear lift | Long-travel arms widen the stance and add wheel travel, or portal boxes lift and gear-down | Max capability, high-speed terrain or deep mud on oversized tires | $4,295–$4,595 |
| Forward-arm / control-arm kits | Arched or forward-set arms follow the axle angle for clearance and better geometry | Protecting a lifted machine and keeping the axles happy | $340–$557 |
| Heavy-duty axles | Stock Series and Outlaw DHT X axles built for the steeper angles a lift creates | Keeping a lifted machine from snapping stock axles | $116–$920 |
| Snorkel kit | Relocates the intake, airbox and vent lines above the waterline | Deep water and mud without hydro-locking the engine | $251–$290 |
What Makes a High Lifter Kit Hold Up
Two things separate a High Lifter lift from a cheap spacer kit. The first is that High Lifter engineers the whole system, not just the height. A lift changes the angle a CV axle runs at, so the company builds matched heavy-duty axles like the Outlaw DHT X line and reinforced control arms to take the added stress, rather than leaving stock parts to fail. The second is the testing. High Lifter builds and proves its kits in the same mud and rock its customers ride, out of a Louisiana shop that grew from a garage to 52,000 square feet. One thing worth knowing before you buy: the taller the lift, the more it touches. A 2-inch spring spacer usually bolts on with no other changes, but a 3-inch or taller bracket lift often calls for new axles, sometimes a clutch kit to recover low-end pull and on the biggest builds a portal gear lift to keep the machine drivable on oversized tires. Buying the supporting parts with the lift costs less than replacing broken stock parts later.
What a High Lifter Lift Costs
The entry point is a spring-spacer or standard lift. A Kawasaki Teryx 2.5-inch Signature Series kit is $199.95 and a Polaris Ranger XD 1500 2-inch kit is $207.95, the latter clearing tires up to 32 inches. A CFMOTO UForce 1000 2-inch kit is $219.95, and larger machines like the Kawasaki Mule 4000/4010 run $421.95 for a 2-inch kit. Most bolt on with all the hardware and photo instructions in the box, the simplest way to gain clearance.
The top end is a long-travel or portal build. A Polaris Ranger 1000/XP 1000 long-travel kit is $4,295 with arms, axles, tie rods and steering built from 1.5-inch DOM tubing, and a 6-inch portal gear lift runs $4,595 with 60 percent gear reduction for oversized tires. Around any lift sit the parts it touches: Honda Pioneer 1000 front forward-arm kits at $556.95, Stock Series axles from $115.95 and Outlaw DHT X axle bundles from $459.90 for the angles a lift creates, plus snorkel riser kits from $250.95 for deep water and a ratcheting CV banding tool for the install. Every order carries our 90-day return, a best-price guarantee and free shipping over $250, with Affirm financing at checkout on the bigger kits.
Best-Selling High Lifter Lift Kits
- Kawasaki Teryx 2.5-Inch Signature Series Lift Kit ($199.95). A bolt-on bracket lift that raises the Teryx 2.5 inches and clears tires up to 28 inches, with all hardware and photo instructions in the box. The popular middle step for Teryx owners fitting bigger rubber.
- Polaris Ranger XD 1500 2-Inch Lift Kit ($207.95). Custom-tuned spring spacers give a 2-inch lift that clears tires up to 32 inches while keeping the factory ride comfort. The easy clearance gain for the heavy-duty Ranger XD.
- CFMOTO UForce 1000 2-Inch Lift Kit ($219.95). A 2-inch Standard Series kit that fits 28-inch tires on its own or 31 to 32-inch tires paired with front arms. Roughly a 2.5-hour install with all hardware included. Listed as a pre-sell, so check the ship date at checkout.
- Kawasaki Mule 4000/4010 2-Inch Lift Kit ($421.95). A 2-inch lift with zinc-plated hardware for long life in wet, muddy conditions, plus full hardware and instructions. The clearance upgrade for the work-focused Mule.
- Honda Pioneer 1000 Front Forward Arm Kits ($556.95). Precision-arched lower control arms that follow the natural axle angle for maximum ground clearance and trail protection. For Pioneer owners who want better geometry, not just height.
- Polaris Ranger 1000/XP 1000 Long-Travel Kit ($4,295). Front and rear upper and lower arms, axles, tie rods and steering, built from 1.5-inch, .120-wall DOM tubing. The top build for wheel travel and stance, not just lift.
High Lifter FAQ
Will a lift kit hurt my ride quality?
Done right, a lift kit improves clearance and stability without wrecking the ride. A quality High Lifter kit is engineered to keep the suspension geometry close to correct, so the machine still handles well. Taller lifts put more demand on the shocks, so a big lift may ride best with upgraded or re-valved shocks, while a modest 2-inch kit usually rides fine on the stock ones.
What else should I upgrade when I install a lift?
It depends on how high you go. A 2 to 3-inch lift often needs nothing beyond the kit itself. Past that, the axle angles get steep enough that new heavy-duty axles are smart, bigger tires can call for a clutch kit to bring back low-end pull and the tallest builds use a portal gear lift. High Lifter makes the matched axles, arms and clutch parts for all of it.
How big a lift can I run?
High Lifter covers the full range, from a 1.5-inch spring spacer to a 6-inch portal gear lift. Spacer and bracket lifts in the 1.5 to 3-inch range are the most common and the easiest to live with day to day. The 6-inch portal gear lift is the extreme end, built for oversized mud tires, and it adds gear reduction so the machine keeps its torque with all that rubber.
Will a High Lifter kit fit my machine?
High Lifter builds model-specific kits, so the lift kits, axles, control arms and snorkels are cut for a given machine, which is why you pick your make and model to filter to what fits. Some hardware and tools are universal. If your exact model is not obvious, send it to us and we will confirm the fit before you buy.
What is the best High Lifter lift kit?
There is no single best kit, there is the right one for your goal. For simple added clearance the spring-spacer kits are the best value and the easiest install. For fitting bigger tires the Signature Series bracket lifts are the sweet spot most riders land on. And for a dedicated mud or rock machine on oversized tires the 6-inch portal gear lift is the top of the line. Tell us your tire plan and we will point you to the right one.