Is anyone running an S3 5" lift for a 2013+ 900?

Something that has been stated in previous lift threads is that there is no way that the lift is a true 5 inches. Catvos makes a 5 inch lift and it has to have longer axles due to a arm drop. From what Ive noticed is the S3 is the same height as Outkast or Backwoods. If you run either of those two, you will NEED after market front axles due to they pivot more than the stock ones. Axle bind is common with the front stock axles and you end up mounting the shocks in the outer holes, leaving you with a rough ride. Pretty sure the same problems with the S3. Something to think about, hope it helps. I have the Outkast, if I had it to do over, I would have done the Super Atv 6

I've seen many S3 5" lifts out on the trails, they all thought I had a 6" lift, I only have a Backwoods Armor 4". The S3 seem to only be a true 3" lift. I know 2 guy that after they bought them they took them off and sold them because the lift wasn't enough. They are a very high quality product and almost always fit perfect!

The S3 Lift is more like the HL 4" but with A arms. I have 2 buddy's that run them and we all have 31" OL and sit the same. One of the lifts is on a Crew so it sits about a 1/2 inch lower. It is not a true 5" more like a 4". But i will say all three of us sit about 1" higher than the BWA kit or Outkast lift. I have had zero complaints with my HL lift with HL forward a arms. I still have all stock axles and the buddy with the crew S3 does to. Its all in how you ride. If you get in a nasty hole and hammer down expect to buy axles if not stocks should be just fine.

Thanks for the info. I am weighing my options. Outkast is local but I've been hearing through the grapevine their customer service is getting a little rough. Everyone I talk to and read about say S3 is second to none in that department. I Think 31's are as big as I want to go. I just don't want to scrub with whatever lift I get.

If Outkast is local, chances are, Backwoods is too! You will find a wide variety of opinions when it come to lifts. BTW where are you from? I'm in Moultrie

I have the S3 5" and love it. Smooth ride and plenty of clearance. I would recommend steering stops or different axles in the front. I havent broken one yet but in reverse at full lock i can hear them click. I started out with rhino rears so not much input there. If you run a true 30" tire exspect the tires to hit bumper in extreme situations. I called them and they assured me it was the rangers poor springs. If they knew that i wish they would have made a spring kit part of the lift package. Oh well. All in all i think its a 8 out of 10. Not sure how to post pictures on here otherwise i would shiw you what i have.

I'm still trying to figure out the picture thing still