Are SuperATV Portal Gear Lifts Worth The Money???

Here is our much anticipated SuperATV GDP Portal Gear Lift follow up and review! Are Portals worth the money? Easy answer; hell yes they are! We have been running these portals on numerous machines for a very long time now and let's just say we don't think we will ever own a machine without them unless something better comes along! Consumer Market Place Confidence is what SlikRok is here to do! As always thank you for watching, please hit Like and Subscribe! Hit us up with any questions you might have that was not cover in the video!
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[@recpro7847]

Thanks for this video. Answered all my questions!!

[@SlikRokProductions]

Rec Pro that is awesome, if you come up with any other questions hit us up!

[@Reddingadventurehub]

Just starting to build my 2015 Rzr XP4 1000. Went ahead and started with under body protection, roll cage, harnesses, and clutch. Next I’ll do the suspension, steering. Then lastly portals wheels and tires. Thanks for being such a great resource. Learning a ton from the channel.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Dan that is so awesome! Make sure to hop on Facebook and join our Portaled Nation group page!

[@jamesmccallan7407]

Thank you I've been thinking about them for awhile and was concerned about reliability. I used my general for hunting and expropriation in Alaska braking down is a really bag thing. I need to haul supplies in and meat out. I think you answered just about every I had. Thanks again.

[@SlikRokProductions]

That is awesome and let us know if you have any other questions! Appreciate the comment!

[@Jtgreen5623]

Would love to have some off your custom stuff over here on the east coast. We have lots of hills and hard rock climbing in Kentucky.

[@mynameisandycook1]

Gosh that looks fun!

[@michaelgoza5437]

This has got to be one of the best mods for a sxs no matter the terrain.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Would definitely agree! They are not for everyone but amazing for those that want to go this direction!

[@rorymcfarlane7247]

Awesome video guys! Man did this video sell me on these beasts even more!!!

[@SlikRokProductions]

Thank you Rory! That is awesome, they are definitely a great addition!

[@Jtgreen5623]

Love the cage on the 4 seater, would love to have one like that on mine. Do you pre fabric them and sell? I’m a welder and could weld together. Keep me posted thanks.

[@SlikRokProductions]

This cage was built by one of our sponsors. Sandworks out of kaysville, UT Rich Edwards is the owner and a great guy

[@NavigateOffroad]

Nice video. I would have liked to see a couple close up shots of the portals, but good talk about them.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Midwest ATV check out our other videos for some closeups!

[@NavigateOffroad]

@@SlikRokProductions will do, thanks!

[@SlikRokProductions]

Very welcome

[@hphillips7425]

Nice looking machines 👍🏻what Warranty do portals have

[@stevegriffith6478]

So we have a 2019 Can Am RCX3 on order in 72 wide. Looking at getting a set of these. I know you ran down the list of parts for the RZR but besides Ball Joints and Tie rod ends what else will the can am need to be reliable. We live in Elko and do everything from high speed desert to technical rock crawling as well as goto dunes and KOH. Asking a lot out of this machine but thought portals would allow me to put 35s on and not blow threw belts and axles. My understanding the RC model has stronger Arms over the base model. Sorry for the long question. Thanks

[@SlikRokProductions]

That is awesome Steve! For the can am you will definitely want to upgrade the radius rods to a hd set preferably billet. I am not familiar with the a arm changes on the 19' you spoke of but if they are anything like the ones on the 18' I would change them out also!

[@matthewkukawski4149]

You mentioned that you tested out some chain driven portals, Where did they fail at? I like the concept of a chain drive, but they obviously have to be engineered properly. Like everything else, but I believe the concept is sound. And would give some options that would be more difficult with gear drive. And as always your videos are great!

[@SlikRokProductions]

Hey Matthew they were by a company by the name of Rock Crusher that has since gone out of business. The idea was okay but the product was lacking in its design and they experienced so many issues and failures eventually leading to closing their doors and leaving a bad taste in the market on portal gear lifts. I think a company called side by side gear still offers them or at least parts for them. If you google them you will find a lot of threads on them. Thank you for the comment!

[@themadmachinist8637]

chains are great under constant loads but they stretch and they don't like dynamic stress. They aren't great for absorbing take off torque and quick stoppage. Look are the sheer size of the chains used in FWD trans axles and then remember that all of that is moving in about the same direction and slows down slowly with the motor. Chains between the wheel and axle would create all sorts of high stress. Its just not a good idea. Gears are far superior for the task.

[@mrrod3004]

also they put bad strees on your ball joints, tie rods, steering rack and frame all will be needing upgrades to run them properly

[@SlikRokProductions]

Yes you are correct, your machine needs to be built around the portals

[@swoop-it4621]

nice video man!!!!

[@SlikRokProductions]

Safer Chimney thank you!

[@SJS-Outdoors]

I have a 2016 Polaris General. I put a 4" GDP gear lift on it with the 1.5" forward arched front A-arms and I run 34" cryptid tires. That thing is a beast. I do some rock crawling, mudding and once or twice a year I go to west Texas for some fun in the hot sun. When I got to west Texas, I actually convert the general back to stock (except the a-arms) so I can ride out there. I've thought about taking it lifted to west Texas but a couple things stop me. The temps out there get crazy hot so I am just not sure if they will be ok un-vented. The shock loads going over huge rocks at any speed make me think the ball joints will let go and the steel framework of the lift worries me too. I bought the HD tie rod kit from superATV for it so at least the tie rods might be alright. We put 250-450 miles on our ATVs each time we go out there. Do you think the lift would survive?

[@SlikRokProductions]

I Have no doubts the portals would hold up just fine, only thing you might have and issue we have experience that when the days temperature gets super hot you will probably get some leaking from the expansion. But if you vent them you should have zero issues. We only had this happen once and it was 115 degrees in Moab and we we cruising fast.

[@SJS-Outdoors]

Excellent! thanks for the reply! I believe ya'll upgraded the ball joints on ya'lls and I know Keller is the best choice but man I can't convince myself to spend 520 bucks for 4 ball joints!

[@SlikRokProductions]

You are very welcome! So look at it this way, yes they cost more but if you ever have a ball joint fail you are looking at damaging a arms, shocks, steering components and think how much that will cost. Replace them with Kellers and never worry about it again.

[@KieranCox]

or RCV...

[@eeliasedgar1012]

What gear reduction did you go with?

[@MaddMackMotorsports]

I have installed over a dozen portals and now instead of using 80-90w only I put 1/2 tube of John Deere corn head grease in each portal and 100-150mil only if the gear oil. And now I Never deal with seal issues

[@lowdose338]

With the 4” portals and the 34” roctanes: what is the overall width? My build is in process and I need to buy a trailer. Thanks!

[@SlikRokProductions]

lowdose338 what is going on man! Overall width depending on wheel offset you will be between 78-80” wide

[@josephsanders9768]

Do y’all have a parts list of the basic stuff you should buy when going with the portals I heard you talking about tie rods and stuff and what aarms trailing arms and all that thanks

[@SlikRokProductions]

We sure do, shoot us an email at [e-mail]

[@scottwalker548]

How tall are your machines with the portals, tires etc.? Wondered if one would fit in my trailer. :(

[@SlikRokProductions]

right about 81" give or take depending on a stock or aftermarket cage.

[@jsbunk832]

I have a 2016 high lifter ranger I want to put 6 inch portals on there with 35's do I need to change the tire rods and ball joints what's your opinion..

[@SlikRokProductions]

Hey! Does the high lifter edition already have forward offset a arms? I would definitely get HD tie rods and ball joints.

[@michaelharding7727]

So I've done the following on my 2019 X3 XMR billet Radius rods and plate , S3 Crome moly A arms , PRP Billet Tie Rods , RCV Ball Joints, at this point am I good to add the SuperATV GDP Portal Gear Lift ? and I'm running Maxxis Carnivore 32's Mike

[@SlikRokProductions]

Awesome Mike! Only thing I would recommend is the front reinforcement kit. Superatv has a really tough one!

[@michaelharding7727]

SlikRok Productions I have also done a full s3 gusset kit and a double shear shock tower So I just order the portals based on your reviews and all the homework I’ve done on them Now I just can’t wait 😁

[@SlikRokProductions]

Yes sir! Keep us posted! Can’t wait to see what you think!🤘 Appreciate the support!

[@sergioarroyo9913]

Hey guys at superatv my question is i have a 2013 can am commander x 1000 and i want to do LED headlights instead of the regular, do u guys deal with that

[@SlikRokProductions]

We don’t sorry

[@gmswapshop63]

What light bars are you guys running? Looks good

[@SlikRokProductions]

To be honest we get most our light bars off amazon!

[@kennethjones8621]

So if I want to put portals on my can am I need to upgrade ball joints and the other stuff u was saying ok. So is this something u can do for me no 1 in alabama I can trust to do it the right way.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Kenneth Jones yes those other upgrades would be a good idea for safety when running the portals. That is unfortunate about having no shops you trust. We know some people in Alabama that we can reach out to to see if they know a good reliable place if you would like. We are not a shop, we do our own work on our personal machines and help friends out from time to time. But that said we won't leave you stranded and would most definitely help you out if needed!

[@maxallout99]

I’ve seen mixed reviews on these portals. That they are good but have many issues with leaking idk if that is fixed on the new gen 3 but have you had any issue

[@SlikRokProductions]

Yes the Gen3 addressed the leaks and redesigned how the seals work. No issues so far

[@maxallout99]

SlikRok Productions thank you brotha

[@trevorholland296]

They over heat with fast pace trail riding so you have to replace seals on them if you drive it like you would stock

[@jackhlandersiii2290]

Did you guys vent the portals on any machines? I see a lot of folks doing this to prevent the seals from blowing.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Jack Landers no we haven't. We haven't had any seals blow just a couple leaked by the axle seal. Would be interested in some information on venting them though.

[@patov6]

Jack Landers What exactly means "to vent" the portals? thanks

[@jackhlandersiii2290]

I've seen complaints about blowing them in the forums, then folks talking about venting. Was curious since you've installed so many. I'm thinking about getting them for my wildcat. Thanks.

[@jackhlandersiii2290]

similar to how the front/rear diffs are vented with a tube going up high so they can breath, supposedly keeps the seals from blowing when they get hot.

[@patov6]

Jack, seems to be a little complicated in "forest" trails, because of the shrubs, branches and sticks...but is s good idea

[@michaelscythes6023]

Is there any need for a clutch upgrade when using the portals?

[@SlikRokProductions]

So long story short from our experience no there is not a need. But that said there are upgrades you can do to make them smoother and more efficient but needed most definitely not.

[@jonhamilton8685]

What brake rotors are those do they come with kit or special ordered ...

[@SlikRokProductions]

Jon Hamilton they come with the portals as a part of the whole kit,

[@toyhaulerdream4740]

I'm trying to build a good all way around with my 1000 xp. How would they handle with riding on the road?

[@SlikRokProductions]

They handle just fine on the road. We have spent many many miles running them on asphalt

[@thijsvanbree5730]

Is the (top) speed of youre utv or atv the same woth those on? And do they accelarate the same as without those? T.

[@SlikRokProductions]

We lost give or take 7 mph off the top end. They accelerate mush harder and faster with portals on!

[@thijsvanbree5730]

SlikRok Productions so the conclusion is, you need to get one of these if you can offord one? No matter what type of riding you do with youre lifted rig? T.

[@SlikRokProductions]

These might not be for everybody we just know for us we will probably not own another machine without them unless something better comes along. They have been a game changer for what we do, trail ride, mountain ride, and rock crawl.

[@james4wd236]

I just bought my RZR 1000 a month ago. I absolutely love it, but I want to get some bigger tires and I've convinced myself that I refuse to put big tires on my machine without running portals. This video reassures my belief. Now if I could just figure out how Im gonna pay for these damn things, then Id be set.... $3000 for portals and $1500-$2000 for wheels and tires is a hard pill to swallow.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Awesome congratulations on the purchase. That is the right way to run big tires, if not you will spend more on axles and belts. They do sells on them every now and then. Just do it little by little.

[@lukehannaford3664]

What kind of ball joints are y’all running ?

[@SlikRokProductions]

We run 300m ball joints from SATV and Keller performance products

[@Sellnpro01]

contact certified labs for gear oils, they reduce friction by 25%, elimnate leaking seals and cushion metal 2 metal contact. Trust me they are worth it. I've been running portals for a while now and since running this new oil. Have not had any issue yet.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Good to know, thank you for the info!

[@michaelharding7727]

Greasemen what’s the gear oil you bought from certified labs Do you have a link ? Mike

[@lowrider9367]

So I have a 16 - 1000 RZR 4 Non Turbo with 30" Mongrells on locking rims. Looking @ some portals primarily for the gear reduction advantage. Not looking to go bigger tires just want more low end torque for mild crawling. That being said. Could I roll with the stock tie rods & ball joints if I stayed with smaller tire size??? Thanks in advance.

[@SlikRokProductions]

lowrider9367 yes with the smaller tires you should be okay but it is hard to say for certain. My only concern would be with the smaller tires is you would be so lower geared your top end would be dramatically reduced.

[@lowrider9367]

Thanks for your input.

[@SlikRokProductions]

lowrider9367 very welcome!

[@lowrider9367]

Well just got back from Easter Weekend in Moab & definitely going to invest in a set of portals. I am thinking of going with the 6" & when I wear out my 30" Mongrells I will probably go up to 34" I had a great time with no damage to the machine other than a punctured tire that we fixed while on the trail. Unfortunately I didn't come across anybody on the trail that was running portals, However back @ camp I ran into a guy from Montana that was running a set on his 14 - 1000 4 seater Razor. So far he loved them but had not put them to the test when I talked with him. Looking @ doing the driveline & motor mount upgrades as well.

[@SlikRokProductions]

You will be very low geared with 6" portals and 34's. To bad about your tire but that stuff will happen. Look forward to hearing about your new parts and you build!

[@jasonweicht5390]

how often are you changing out the 80w90

[@SlikRokProductions]

We are going to do it every 500 miles. Probably way over excessive but it gives us a chance to inspect everything.

[@xjmachine2503]

What kind of rzr is the white one? It looks so sick

[@SlikRokProductions]

xjmachine It is a 2017 rzr xp1000

[@xjmachine2503]

@@SlikRokProductions sweet, specs on that build?

[@SlikRokProductions]

@@xjmachine2503 RSK Cage, hood, doors and trunk. Superatv atlas boxed a arms, Satv 4" 30% portals, 34" roctanes, satv hd trailing arms and ZRP radius rods. Sand Craft complete drivetrain solutions kit, ride comand and satv seats. NRP gated shifter and rockford fosgate stage 4 stereo.

[@Hammerback972]

Cars? The RZR? Listening as I work, learning about gear reduction and portals, but i thought the video was about ATV/UTVs? Calling a RZR a "car" is like calling a subway train a boat.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Lol get over it!

[@ianfmazal]

What about marking some for light suv

[@SlikRokProductions]

That would be cool

[@KostikMusic]

What tires are those? Are they good in the forrest trails?

[@SlikRokProductions]

Kostik the white machine is running 34" sti Roctanes, the green and purple machine is running 35" maxxis creepy crawlers. The roctanes are a great all around tire. Our top choice

[@KostikMusic]

Awesome and what model/year is the white one?

[@KostikMusic]

Also is the additional width I'm seeing coming directly from the wheels and portals? Or do you have spacers too?

[@SlikRokProductions]

Kostik it's a 2017 xp1000 rzr

[@SlikRokProductions]

Kostik you are right on, width is only coming from portals and wheels no wheel spacers.

[@suchafoker1329]

Could i do portals on top of a 6in highlifter lift

[@BadgolfTV]

You sure can , 💪🏽

[@suchafoker1329]

@@BadgolfTV after a few months of riding I learned that really quick! Haha thanks for the reply!

[@0xXAllForNothingXx0]

I wonder how they'd hold up to 150hp? I'm running a turbo mav and would love going to 34s with doing a stiff lift. I'v ran 32s and destroyed axles and front diff

[@BallGuy89]

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nicholasives5427]

where can i find portals for a can am renegade?

[@SlikRokProductions]

I would check www.superatv.com

[@nicholasives5427]

@@SlikRokProductions i did, they only have it for outlander. are outland and renegade same for that?

[@ahidaraigoza209]

I need some for my tacoma....

[@SlikRokProductions]

That would be cool!

[@markholman2748]

I dont understand how they work? With only 2 gears in the box doesn't the car go in reverse?

[@SlikRokProductions]

What up Mark! There are 3 gears in the box!

[@markholman2748]

@@SlikRokProductions Gotcha.

[@jose38706]

How much 6" portals weight each?

[@SlikRokProductions]

That is a good question, let me get that for you!

[@jose38706]

@@SlikRokProductions I would appreciate that, Thanks!

[@javadose317]

40-45lbs each?

[@mrrod3004]

for the guys wanting to vent portals all you do is replace the filling cap with a threaded end for a vent that way it does not void warrenty, portals are junk me and all ym friends have had nonstop issues from them blowing up to locking up and they all have leaked from day one they need to lower the price i have broke 3 in 200 miles yes they have life time warrenty but what they dont cover is axles and that breaks 100% of the time when a portal breaks

[@BogieFabrications]

I just grenaded both my rear portals by jumping it im just wondering if anyone else has completed shattered them?

[@SlikRokProductions]

We have broke two portals in the 4 years we have been running them on 12 different machines.

[@BogieFabrications]

@@SlikRokProductions I know they're meant for mudding but I was wondering if you ever jump with them installed?

[@SlikRokProductions]

Oh sorry mis read that. Yes we have jumped the big red machine a number of times. Go watch the universal build videos. Portals were originally designed for missing but they are for far more uses than that now

[@BogieFabrications]

@@SlikRokProductions thanks for your info ill definitely check it out those videos!

[@AV8R_1]

3:30 "air out" ?? What do you mean?

[@SlikRokProductions]

AV8R Tom, Jumping the machines.

[@AV8R_1]

SlikRok Productions that's what I thought, but I wasn't sure. I am a former jeep crawler, now getting started with my first RZR. (Gold rock edition!) I've never jumped anything bigger than a quad.

[@SlikRokProductions]

That is so cool! Those Rock editions are a sweet machine! Hit us up at anytime if you have questions!

[@jeffreykolba7477]

Wats the 1k have on it and tire

[@jeffreykolba7477]

The 2 seater

[@SlikRokProductions]

4" portals running the 34" sti roctane

[@bobvalenz4938]

Dang i just googled 8inch portals and they cost $5,fuckin thousand dollars what tha fuck thats crazy

[@stevegrist57]

It's like a baby unimog

[@SlikRokProductions]

Haha very true

[@GIJO]

fUCk NO!!! I had the 4 inch Now have 6 inch and my castle nuts will not stay on for shit, I do like them cause hell I never broke an axle with a portal but now when I ride I worry about my castle nuts coming or breaking off, I’ve even went blue and red loctite with no vail, so I’m over them.

[@SlikRokProductions]

Jason sorry to hear that. the only time we have had the issues you speak of is when the toe is off and creates that pressure causing the nut to back off. Once we align them and get everything how it should we have never had that problem again.

[@bobvalenz4938]

These are for rich people not the average working man Its a small block of aluminum and 3 small metal gears And they're not even made in America thats the most fucked up part about it an 8 inch portal cost $4,000 people thats nuts

[@bobvalenz4938]

If someone wants to donate to my mudding cause im a single father with a mudding addiction but cant afford it

[@SlikRokProductions]

They are definitely worth the money but can understand it is a big investment.

[@m286538c]

He don’t abuse portals lmao. Look at mud puppy’s he abuses them.

[@marnielarocque9412]

mud puppy is a whinny little bitch

[@kevinraynor3853]

Please stop calling them “ cars”. They are Atv or side by sides

[@NavigateOffroad]

😂 I'm not sure where these guys are based out of... But I hear Canadians call them cars a lot. Just the common in the community there I guess.

[@stevegriffith6478]

Think they are out of Salt Lake City

[@NavigateOffroad]

@@stevegriffith6478 oh... Lol, thought that was more of a Canadian term.

[@HondudeTeamMudhogs]

@@NavigateOffroad Hey, you stay out of it. They are cars and bikes hahaha Leave us Canadians be

[@NavigateOffroad]

@@HondudeTeamMudhogs haha, my bad brother, my bad. 😆

[@mikekey686]

Waste of money

[@SlikRokProductions]

Appreciate your profound comment

[@x4x4offroad87]

My only thing is quit calling them cars they are side by sides That's it I just put a set of 6 in portals with 35s on my 2013 RZR s 800 and I'm leery about it I don't know what to expect but please quit calling them cars they are side by sides

[@x4x4offroad87]

Well also to add on that it's nice whenever super ATV actually sends you the right parts for your lift they f***** up on mine and sent me a whole bunch of wrong parts