P700 3 broken axles and leveling suspension

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If someone could point me in the right direction or thread if it has been answered I would appreciate it. I have 2014 P700-4 with a 3" lift and 29.5" tires. I have broken three axles now and replaced them but the problem I have is that there is too much stress on the axle because it is not level. What can I do to maintain the lift and tire size but level the axles out so that when I turn sharp they do not stress and break at the knuckle. Will high clearance a-arms help? Forward a-arms? I can do any mod needed but being that this is my first SXS I just need a little help picking the right part.
 
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If someone could point me in the right direction or thread if it has been answered I would appreciate it. I have 2014 P700-4 with a 3" lift and 29.5" tires. I have broken three axles now and replaced them but the problem I have is that there is too much stress on the axle because it is not level. What can I do to maintain the lift and tire size but level the axles out so that when I turn sharp they do not stress and break at the knuckle. Will high clearance a-arms help? Forward a-arms? I can do any mod needed but being that this is my first SXS I just need a little help picking the right part.
It’s pretty early but I’d think high clearance arms should help the shaft angle geometry a little, just not sure how much.
 
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There aren’t any forward a arms available for 700 the lower arms will only give you ground clearance they may help some with axel angle didn’t notice much on mine main thing you can do is Take some lift off if you can do you still have factory shocks also bigger axels are made to handle the bind a little more than stock
 
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Are the tires bound up in mud when you go full left or right and break a knuckle? What tire are you running i wonder if it's aggressive tread biting while turning causing stress breaking a knuckle.
 
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If someone could point me in the right direction or thread if it has been answered I would appreciate it. I have 2014 P700-4 with a 3" lift and 29.5" tires. I have broken three axles now and replaced them but the problem I have is that there is too much stress on the axle because it is not level. What can I do to maintain the lift and tire size but level the axles out so that when I turn sharp they do not stress and break at the knuckle. Will high clearance a-arms help? Forward a-arms? I can do any mod needed but being that this is my first SXS I just need a little help picking the right part.
High clearance arms will not help and forward offset arms will make it easier to brake a front axle. Best bet is to try some SATV Rhino or other aftermarket axles that will operate at a higher angle.
 
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Lift is lift. Do it with a-arms or a lift kit and the results are an increased angle on the shaft.
The only way you are going to change that is portals, and that will cost you about $3000.

I want to point out that mine is lifted about 5 inches and I haven't broken an axle.
If you are not abusing it, you might have another issue going on.
 

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