Can-Am Commander Vehicle Lift Guide
Safely lift your Can-Am Commander using the AGM Manual Jack PRO. Tested on a real vehicle during real trail repairs.
Estimated Read Time: 1–2 Minutes
Quick Answers
★★★★★ Preferred Rear Lift: Chassis tube beneath the rocker panel
★★★★★ Preferred Front Lift: Chassis tube beneath the rocker panel
★★★★☆ Stability Tip: Use two points of contact with the Manual Jack PRO
Avoid: Plastic body panels, unsupported skid plates, unstable ground, poorly aligned lift points.
You're in the Right Place If...
• You have a flat tire on a Can-Am Commander.
• You want the safest lift points.
• You're using an AGM Manual Jack PRO.
• You want to avoid damaging your vehicle.
• You want to get back on the trail quickly.
Flat Tire Repair
• The Can-Am Commander lug nuts use a 17 mm socket.
• The AGM Manual Jack PRO uses a 19 mm socket, so carry both sockets.
• If using hand tools, loosen the lug nuts before lifting.
• Lift from the preferred lift point.
• Place a cooler, toolbox, spare tire, or similar size solid object under the vehicle as a secondary support.
• Remove the lug nuts, catching each one if possible.
• If a lug nut falls into dirt or sand, clean it before reinstalling so threads are not damaged.
• Install the replacement wheel.
• Start every lug nut by hand.
• Tighten in a star pattern.
• Torque to Can-Am specifications whenever possible. If a torque wrench is not available, tighten with an impact gun to get you home.
Preferred Rear Lift
Lift Here
Chassis tube beneath the rocker panel along the side of the vehicle.
Why
• Preferred rear lift point for the AGM Manual Jack PRO.
• Easy to access from the side of the Commander.
• Works well because the Commander has limited suspension travel.
• Can lift more than one tire when positioned just behind the B-pillar.
Watch Out
• Feel for the rivets beneath the rocker panel.
• Make sure the lifting pad is contacting the chassis tube, not empty space.
• Position the base of the jack under the load as much as possible.
Trail Tip
Use the Manual Jack PRO's two contact points to help stabilize the lift before removing the tire.
Preferred Front Lift
Lift Here
Chassis tube beneath the rocker panel along the side of the vehicle.
Why
• Preferred front lift point for the AGM Manual Jack PRO.
• Simple side access for quick trail-side repairs.
• Keeps the lift stable and predictable.
• Avoids unsupported body and skid plate areas.
Watch Out
• Open the door before positioning the jack.
• Locate the chassis tube behind the rocker panel.
• Confirm both points of contact before lifting.
Trail Tip
Opening the door creates extra clearance and helps prevent small scratches if the jack shifts during setup.
Common Mistakes
• Lifting from unsupported skid plate areas.
• Missing the chassis tube beneath the rocker panel.
• Forgetting to create two points of contact.
• Forgetting that the lug nuts and jack use different socket sizes.
• Starting lug nuts with an impact.
• Crawling under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Trail Safety Checklist
✓ Move off the trail whenever possible.
✓ Park on level ground.
✓ Vehicle in Park.
✓ Four-wheel drive engaged if needed.
✓ Chock a tire if necessary.
✓ Use a secondary support before putting any part of your body underneath the vehicle.
Questions We Hear Most
Where should I lift a Can-Am Commander with a Manual Jack PRO?
For most repairs, lift from the chassis tube beneath the rocker panel along the side of the vehicle.
How do I find the chassis tube on a Can-Am Commander?
Feel for the rivets beneath the rocker panel. Those rivets help identify the chassis tube location.
Why open the door before lifting?
Opening the door creates clearance and helps reduce the chance of the jack contacting or scratching the body.
Can I lift the whole side of a Can-Am Commander?
Yes. Because the Commander has limited suspension travel, lifting just behind the B-pillar can raise both tires on one side.
What socket sizes do I need for a Can-Am Commander tire change?
The Commander lug nuts use a 17 mm socket, while the AGM Manual Jack PRO uses a 19 mm socket.
How do I safely lift a Can-Am Commander on the trail?
Move to flat ground whenever possible, use the recommended lift points, chock a tire, and use a secondary support if you may need to work underneath the vehicle.
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