DragonFire Racing DFR523228F Monotube Shocks for 2017–2019 Can-Am Defender

In a monotube shock, the oil and gas chambers are separated by a floating piston. There is no cavitaition, and the valving is more responsive. Higher gas pressure offers additional resistance, giving the monotube variable for tunability. Increased performance is automatic! Since the gas itself becomes part of the spring action, it compresses over smaller bumps and accelerates through bigger hits, which improves control and response. Monotubes have a larger surface area to spread the load, distributing pressure evenly over the entire shock and resulting in more efficiency and better performance.

• Free-floating piston stops the gas and oil from mixing
• Instantly changes from smooth to stiff suspension
• Increased heat dissipation
• Increased damping force
• Ease of installation
• Higher performance

Upgrade your Can-Am Defender suspension with the DragonFire Racing DFR523228F monotube shock pair. Designed to improve damping response, control, and overall ride performance, these shocks use a floating piston to keep the gas and oil separated. This design helps prevent cavitation, allowing the valving to respond more consistently during changing terrain and demanding driving conditions.

The higher-pressure gas charge adds resistance and contributes to the shock’s variable tuning characteristics. Gas-assisted spring action helps the suspension react smoothly to smaller bumps while providing stronger control through larger impacts. A larger surface area distributes pressure across the shock more evenly, improving heat dissipation, damping efficiency, and long-term performance. The shocks are also designed for straightforward installation, making them a practical upgrade for recreational riding, work use, and off-road applications.

The DragonFire Racing DFR523228F shock pair fits select 2017 and 2018 Can-Am Defender models, including the Defender HD8, Defender DPS HD5, Defender DPS HD8, Defender XT HD8, Defender XT HD10, Defender Max HD10 DPS, and Defender Max HD10 XT. Verify your vehicle configuration and application before ordering.

What's Included

• Pair of DragonFire Racing monotube shocks

Fitment

• 2017 Can-Am Defender HD8
• 2017 Can-Am Defender DPS HD8
• 2017 Can-Am Defender XT HD10
• 2017 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 DPS
• 2017 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 XT
• 2017–2018 Can-Am Defender DPS HD5
• 2017–2018 Can-Am Defender HD8
• 2017–2018 Can-Am Defender DPS HD8
• 2018 Can-Am Defender XT HD8

Features:

• Floating Piston Design: Separates the gas and oil chambers to help prevent mixing and cavitation for more consistent damping response.
• Responsive Valving: Delivers smooth suspension action over smaller bumps and increased control during larger impacts.
• Improved Heat Dissipation: Monotube construction provides greater surface area to help distribute load and release heat efficiently.
• Enhanced Damping Performance: Higher gas pressure adds resistance and supports improved control, tunability, and off-road handling.

Fitments:
2017 Can-Am Defender DPS HD5 Base
2017 Can-Am Defender DPS HD8 Base
2017 Can-Am Defender HD8 Base
2017 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 DPS Base
2017 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 XT Base
2017 Can-Am Defender XT HD10 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender DPS HD5 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender DPS HD8 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender HD8 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 DPS Base
2018 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 XT Base
2018 Can-Am Defender Max HD8 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender XT HD10 Base
2018 Can-Am Defender XT HD8 Base
2019 Can-Am Defender DPS HD5 Base
2019 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 DPS Base
2019 Can-Am Defender Max HD10 XT Base
2019 Can-Am Defender Max HD8 Base
2019 Can-Am Defender XT HD10 Base
2019 Can-Am Defender XT HD8 Base
2020 Can-Am Defender DPS HD8 Base
2020 Can-Am Defender HD8 Base
2020 Can-Am Defender Max HD8 Base
2020 Can-Am Defender XT HD8 Base

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Unknown
Part Type: powersports
Epa: N/A
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1