Rocker protection, front/rear bumpers, and winch-ready armor for Maverick R, Maverick X3, Defender & Commander — jump to your model below.
At 77 in. wide with tall-knuckle A-arms sitting up and outside the tires, the Maverick R is wider than most sport SxS platforms and its suspension components sit more exposed than a recessed setup. Owners typically add rock sliders to protect the rocker panels on tight trails, plus a front bumper to shield the nose and mount lighting or a winch for desert running.
Can-Am's accessory catalog includes a factory front bumper and skid plate package for the Maverick R — worth checking with your dealer first since it's built around the tall-knuckle geometry and won't interfere with factory sensors or the winch mount location.
X3's long-travel suspension and lower rocker line make it a common target for rock-strike damage on technical trail, so rock sliders are one of the most-added protection upgrades on this platform. A front bumper is the usual companion upgrade, both to protect the nose in desert running and to give owners a mounting point for a winch or auxiliary lighting.
Can-Am offers a factory front bumper and rock slider package through the accessory catalog — a straightforward option if you want to stay within factory fitment and warranty terms before adding aftermarket armor.
Defender's utility role means armor upgrades here are less about trail-strike protection and more about worksite durability — a front bumper that can carry a winch for recovery work, and rock sliders that double as step rails for easier cab access when loaded down with gear.
Can-Am's accessory catalog includes a factory winch-ready front bumper for Defender — the safest way to add a winch mount without affecting the factory towing rating or warranty coverage.
Commander splits time between trail riding and utility work, so most owners add rock sliders for the same reason X3 owners do — protecting the rockers on technical trail — while a front bumper serves double duty as winch mount and light bar platform for after-dark utility runs.
Check with your dealer about Can-Am's factory front bumper and rock slider package for Commander before going aftermarket — it's a direct bolt-on that keeps factory fitment and warranty intact.