What Are UTV Tender Springs and Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Them
Whether you’re ripping through American Fork Canyon or crawling up Skyline Drive, one thing’s for sure: your suspension can make or break the ride. That’s where tender springs come in—and no, they’re not just “extra springs.” These small but mighty components play a huge role in how your UTV handles, feels, and performs.
Let’s break it down.
What Are Tender Springs and Where Are They Located?
Tender springs are a crucial part of many UTV dual-rate spring setups. You’ll find them stacked above the main coil springs on each shock. While they may look smaller and softer, their job is anything but minor.
These springs are designed to stay active during light suspension travel, helping with preload, reducing slack, and keeping the main spring properly seated. When your suspension fully extends—like during a jump or uneven terrain—tender springs keep your ride controlled and smooth.
How Do Tender Springs Work?
In a dual-rate system, the tender spring compresses easily over small bumps and chatter, soaking up trail noise and soft impacts. As you hit larger obstacles or accelerate harder, the tender spring compresses fully—"blocks out"—and hands off the job to the heavier main spring.
This transition gives you the best of both worlds:
- A plush ride on mild terrain
- Confident control when things get wild
Why Are They Important?
Tender springs may be small, but their role is big. Here’s why they matter:
- Keep your suspension tight and rattle-free
- Improve slow-speed comfort
- Enhance cornering and handling
- Support better weight transfer and traction
- Extend the life of your main springs and shocks
What Happens When They Wear Out?
Like any component under constant pressure, tender springs can sag, collapse, or lose their “spring.” When that happens:
- You’ll hear more clunking and rattling
- Your ride will feel harsher and less predictable
- Suspension geometry can shift, affecting alignment and stability
- You’ll likely lose ground clearance
And worse—this can all lead to premature wear on shocks, bushings, and even frame components. If you're noticing a rougher ride or a droop in your stance, it's time to take a serious look at your tender springs.
Ride Height Increases (Yes, It’s Real)
One of the most immediate benefits of new tender springs is the boost in ride height. On average, most machines see:
- 2 to 4 inches of ground clearance gained
- No spacers, no hacks—just real lift from restoring proper spring preload
That’s the difference between dragging belly in the ruts and floating right over them.
Lifetime Warranty Against Sag
Here’s the kicker: our premium tender springs come with a lifetime sag warranty. That’s right—if they ever sag, we’ll replace them. Zero hassle. Zero cost.
Why? Because we stand behind what we sell. These springs are built to last. Period.
So Why Haven’t You Upgraded Yet?
Let’s be real for a second.
- Are you tired of a rough, stiff ride?
- Noticed your UTV sitting lower than it used to?
- Hitting stuff underneath that you never used to?
- Feeling the jolt in your back after every ride?
If we asked you, “Hey, if money wasn’t an issue, what would stop you from upgrading these today?” — what would your answer be?
Because right now, you’re risking:
- A stiff, uncomfortable ride
- Possible damage to your machine from low clearance
- Spending more later on worn-out shocks and bent components
Why keep putting this off?
Here’s Our Promise to You
You’ve got nothing to lose. Seriously.
If you don’t love them—we mean absolutely love them—we’ll give you 100% of your money back.
That’s how confident we are in what we’re offering.
And we’ve never had to do it. Not once.
Final Words: It’s Time to Ride Better
So ask yourself:
Do you want a smoother ride, more clearance, and the confidence that your suspension is dialed?
Or are you going to keep settling for "just okay"?
Upgrade your tender springs today.
Experience the ride you were meant to have.
Shop tender springs now at R1IndustriesOffroad.com
Call us at 801-899-2520 and talk with our team of off-road pros. We’ve been there, we ride too, and we know what works.
Let’s get your machine trail-ready and tuned for the
Don't Wait—Upgrade Now
You’re still reading, so let’s be real...
Ask yourself:
“If money wasn’t the issue, what’s stopping me from upgrading?”
Are you really willing to risk:
- A stiff back?
- Damaging your frame or your shocks?
- A bad time on your next ride regretting that you should have done these?
Stop putting this off.
Trust what we’re saying.
Thousands of customers already did—and have never looked back. Read the reviews for proof.
Oh and by the way, we've sold over 10,000 of these kits.
Just listen to us already!
We guarantee it’ll be the best money you spend on your suspension, or we’ll give you your money back.
No catch. No excuses.
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Restore your passion. Ride higher. Ride smoother. Ride better.
Call us at 801-899-2520 if you’ve got questions—we live and breathe this stuff.
