X3 Halo Locker Installation

Installation of a Halo Locker on a Can Am X3 XDS.

[@stroke0187]

Why in the world would press the ball joint out instead of knocking it out of the spindle ?

[@KeepNupWJones]

knowing it out of the spindle? What in the world are you talking about?

[@stroke0187]

@@KeepNupWJones excuse the miss spelling of "knocking"

[@KeepNupWJones]

I didn't have to press it out of the upper control arm. I used a dead blow hammer and it came out pretty easy.

[@tcnpsu1]

Any issues breaking the Visco axles? Did you like the upgrade?

[@KeepNupWJones]

I've broke one axle and it was my fault. The Halo Locker works great but does make it harder to steer.

[@tcnpsu1]

@@KeepNupWJones steering is an issue only when it’s locked i assume

[@KeepNupWJones]

Yes only when it is locked in. I installed the epower steering kit and it has helped.

[@jeffex72]

Mine already has locking front diff , I assume they didn't before

[@KeepNupWJones]

With the Visco-Lok differential, the wheel has to slip for the differential lock to engage. The spinning axle engages a hydraulic pump in the differential which, in turn, engages the clutch pack and locks the differential. ... With Can-Am's new Smart-Lok differential, the clutch pack is engaged by an electronic actuator.

[@anumehn]

thanks for the vid once its installed any problem with the steering with the diff locked ? for me impossible to steer Thanks in advanced

[@KeepNupWJones]

Yes it is definitely harder to steer with it locked in. EZ-steer makes a stronger power steering kit that I'm sure would help but I have not put it on mine.

[@anumehn]

Keep-N-up W/Jones' thanks for the quick response i think mine is binding (steering rack) maybe faulty i plan to buy a new one and a hess brace.. oh man this things are money pits

[@KeepNupWJones]

Yes they are money pits..but you got to pay to play lol.. let me know if that fixes it.

[@BBDOGGER]

Thank you for making this video. I plan to install the Halo on my Xrs soon and will reference this for sure

[@iambigd]

Thanks for posting this up. It helped big time!

[@tedh.6044]

great video although I saw another video where they had to slam the the axle into the diff to be sure it was seated correctly. You didn't show that part of the install, wondering you experienced the same thing?

[@KeepNupWJones]

Ted H. It really did not take alot of force to pop the axles back in. I was actually surprised at how easy it was compared to my experience with rzr axles.

[@Itwillgetbetternever]

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[@decathelondave9340]

great video, thanks about how much did you spend?

[@thatruthhurts1670]

How much is it

[@KeepNupWJones]

Tha truth hurts. Around 1200

[@x3whynot11]

Which Halo locker kit did you purchase in order to keep the visco lock option?

[@KeepNupWJones]

Levi Lutz .. www.halolockers.com/

[@KeepNupWJones]

Levi Lutz .. I say Visco lock mode but if you have a front wheel spin then both will not lock up like it did when the diff was factory. Only when the Halo is engaged then both will be fully locked.

[@samuelcampos8379]

How do you like the x3 compared to your Rzr's

[@KeepNupWJones]

Samuel Campos .. The X3 is a beast. My rzr 1000 is not a turbo so the power difference is alot. The suspension and handling on the X3 is way better than my rzr. The X3 feels like you are sitting in a sports car vs. the rzr I feel more upright. It does make it harder to see over the top of the X3 but I'll take that trade off for the feel of the ride. They are both good machines but I'm definitely not regretting my decision on buying the X3.