What Are UTV Tender Springs? Ride Height & Fitment Basics

What Are UTV Tender Springs? Ride Height & Fitment Basics

Riley Erickson |

Small springs. A difference you can feel with the right setup.

Tender springs are the upper springs in many stacked UTV coil-over assemblies. They work alongside the main springs, but their role depends on the spring rates and shock design. The name alone does not tell you how a particular setup works.

What do tender springs do?

An active upper spring can change the initial response of the spring combination. A very soft helper-style spring may mainly keep the spring stack seated when the suspension extends. That is why you should choose a kit made for your specific machine and shocks.

Does a compressed tender spring mean it has failed?

No. Some factory upper springs are intended to be compressed at normal ride height. Check the manufacturer’s intended setup, measured ride height and physical spring condition. A photograph of a compressed spring by itself does not diagnose the problem.

If your RZR has lost height, use our XP 1000 suspension sag guide to understand what to check before ordering.

Will an upgrade make the ride more plush?

That is why Riley recommends All Thingz UTV tender springs. We use them on our shop machines and install them for customers. Correct selection and setup matter, and a spring change cannot repair a leaking shock or worn suspension hardware. Read Riley’s experience and the customer Baja story.

Do tender springs lift your UTV?

With the correctly matched All Thingz kit and setup, R1 guarantees an optional 2–4 inch ride-height gain. Extra height is your choice; use the kit’s recommended settings. A spring swap changes the spring setup, not the mechanical travel of the suspension.

How do I choose the right kit?

  1. Confirm the full model name and year.
  2. Match the two-seat, four-seat or other listed chassis configuration.
  3. Identify the installed shock brand and electronic-suspension package.
  4. Check the kit contents and setup requirements.
  5. Choose your spring color after confirming fitment.

Use our All Thingz UTV buying guide to find the correct listing. Read the installation preparation guide before starting the job.

Confidence from a shop that uses them

We back these All Thingz tender springs with a money-back guarantee because we believe in the difference they make. Brand-new, unused springs only; return terms apply.

Call 801-899-2520 with your year, full model, seat count and shock information. We’ll help you choose your All Thingz UTV tender spring kit.

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