Can-Am Maverick R Baja Race Front Control Arm Kit

Introducing the AVID Maverick R "Baja" Front Suspension System

The next game changer has arrived. AVID has always been known for pushing the limits, but this time we’ve taken it to an entirely new level. After 18 months of design, testing, and refinement, we’ve built the ultimate complete package. Engineered to handle anything you can throw at it.

We originally explored modifying the factory upright, but after countless wasted hours it became clear, it simply can’t be done. The OEM design relies on outdated, failure-prone technology carried over from the Can-Am X3. On a machine capable of running with trophy trucks, that just won’t cut it. The stock geometry might look good in photos for the marketing department, but it is far from race-bred.

Factory setup gives you 0° KPI, 0 scrub radius, and virtually no camber change. Sure, that makes for light steering and a straight shot through the whoops, but what about the rest of the course? Minimal camber means inconsistent correction at high speed. No scrub and no camber gain means tires roll over in corners, reducing traction and costing you control. It’s a compromise we refuse to accept.

What We Changed and Why

• KPI (King Pin Inclination): Corrected to 10° (vs. factory 0°). This sharpens steering response, improves tire contact, and gives controlled camber gain through the suspension cycle.
• Scrub Radius: Increased to a positive 1". This delivers proper pressure angle into the tire contact patch, maximizing grip in turns. Geometry is set for a 0 offset wheel with 35" tires.
• Caster: Set at 7° (vs. factory 2.5°). More caster = greater straight-line stability, natural self-centering, and predictability in high-speed terrain and landings.
• Camber Gain: Engineered for 0.5° from full droop to ride height, progressing to 3.5° at full bump. This provides stability in G-outs, keeps the chassis planted in corners, and increases front-end grip.
• Ackermann & Bump Steer: Precisely controlled, with less than 1/4" bump steer on 35" tires
• Massive Uprights: CNC-machined from 7075-T6 billet, featuring vertical 1" uniballs in true double shear for ultimate strength and reliability.
• Chassis & Tie Rod Pivots: All pivots upgraded to 7/8" uniballs or rod ends, eliminating weak points under race loads.
• Construction: Chromoly TIG-welded arms paired with 7075-T6 billet components for maximum durability.
• Hardware: Complete with our proprietary titanium hardware kit. Lightweight, corrosion resistant, and race-proven.

What Does This All Mean?

• High-Speed Stabilization: The steering will naturally track straight with far less effort to stay stable. The factory system relies on electronic simulation for steering feedback, and while some companies use steering dampers as a band-aid, this redesign is the actual fix.
• Sharper Steering Response: The vehicle will feel dramatically more direct and responsive. Think of the difference between driving a truck compared to a sports car.
• Corrected Understeer: The front tires “pushing” through corners is known as understeer and this has been corrected. You’ll find significantly higher traction on loose surfaces like sand and dirt through the turns, with a more predictable front-end feel.
• Improved Turning Radius: Turning radius is back! You’ll now be able to make U-turns or turn cleanly into camp. With the geometry corrected, everything finally works as it should.

Included in Base Kit

• Complete chromoly upper and lower control arms
• All uniballs and rod ends
• All misalignments
  

Required Add-On

• Avid Racing Designed Race Upright. 
  • Chromoly Plate Design (Budget Friendly)
  • Billet 7075-T6 Design (20% lighter and stronger)

Recommended Add-On

• Tie Rods: This kit requires a tie rod slightly shorter than factory (approx. 3/8"). Most aftermarket kits will work. Customers must confirm they have sufficient adjustment in their tie rods to accommodate this change.
• Titanium Hardware: Swapping to our titanium bolt kit drops unsprung weight, resists corrosion, and adds extra strength so the front end stays tight and precise under race-level abuse.
• ADS Front Shocks: Pairing this kit with the ADS Direct Fit MBR front shocks unlocks the full benefit of the AVID geometry, adding wide range bypass tuning and improved control so the front end stays composed at true race speed.

Bottom line: This isn’t just another replacement control arm kit. It’s a complete geometry correction, engineered from scratch for racing performance. If you want the strongest, most precise Maverick R front end on the market, this is it.