DragonFire Racing DFR523228R 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 DragonFire Racing DFR523228R monotube shocks. Designed as a matched pair for select 2017-2019 Can-Am Defender models, these performance shocks improve damping response, ride control, and suspension consistency in demanding powersports applications.

Each monotube shock uses a free-floating piston to separate the oil and high-pressure gas chambers, preventing cavitation and oil-gas mixing. This design provides more responsive valving, consistent damping performance, and improved heat dissipation during extended or aggressive use. The gas charge also contributes to the spring action, allowing the shock to respond smoothly to smaller bumps while providing increased resistance during larger impacts.

The larger monotube surface area helps distribute pressure more evenly across the shock, improving efficiency and damping force. DragonFire Racing engineered these shocks for straightforward installation and higher overall suspension performance without requiring complex setup procedures. Their variable response characteristics help deliver a controlled transition from smooth suspension action to firmer support when terrain and driving conditions demand it.

Fitment: Fits select 2017-2018 Can-Am Defender HD5, HD8, HD8 DPS, XT HD8, HD10 DPS, XT HD10, and Defender Max HD10 DPS and XT models. Verify the exact vehicle configuration and model-year compatibility before ordering.

What's Included: One matched pair of DragonFire Racing monotube shocks.

Features:

• Free-floating piston: Separates gas and oil to prevent mixing and reduce cavitation for more responsive damping.
• Variable suspension response: Provides smooth action over smaller bumps and increased resistance through larger impacts.
• Improved heat dissipation: Monotube construction helps manage heat for more consistent performance during demanding use.
• Increased damping force: Larger surface area distributes pressure evenly to support better control, efficiency, and suspension performance.

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