How to Make Your UTV handle Better

Every year, the big names in UTV manufacturing release the latest models. We eagerly await them to see how much the power has been increased, or what suspension and handling updates have been done to make these machines better and more fun to drive. Quite a few of us, however, fall into a bit of a funk after the releases simply because we can’t afford to go buy the latest machine. If you’re one of these folks, don’t let it get you down. You can make your UTV handle better than ever, and it’s easier than you think!

Spring Into Action

When it all boils down, the main factor in your UTV’s handling is the suspension. Yes, there are other factors like the A-arms, wishbones, or trailing arms that come into play, as well as your steering system. All of that, however, is really controlled by the shocks. You can swap out the shocks if you want, but a better alternative in almost every case is to invest in a set of Eibach springs.

The spring in your shock controls everything. How it compresses and rebounds determines how the machine handles bumps, ruts, rocks, and everything else you encounter on your ride. All of that transfers to you in the driver’s seat, as well as your passengers. If a spring is too soft, every bit of the terrain gets transferred to you, plus your machine will handle like a wet noodle, flopping all over the trail. You can’t control it as well as you should. Granted, you won’t often see shocks with springs that are soft on a stock machine, but if you modified your machine much, any added weight and horsepower affects the springs, too. If your spring is too stiff, you’ll feel everything too, but in a different way. The shock won’t compress to absorb the impacts, making every bump feel like a jolt. Not to mention, handling will also suffer as the machine can’t settle into a turn. It often forces gravity to pull extra hard on the machine’s weight, causing you to feel excessive body roll in the corners, and you have no feel for the terrain.

To combat this, you have compression and rebound adjustments on your shocks. That can only do so much to make your UTV handle better. The best bet is to swap the springs for higher-performance spring sets from a company like Eibach. Eibach is the leader when it comes to shock springs. If you take a look at many custom-built machines, not to mention the UTVs of pro racers, you’ll often find Eibach springs on the shocks. Eibach has added to its impressive lineup UTV springs, and now you can find the perfect set for you, your UTV, and your riding terrain.

Going PRO

For the most aggressive drivers and/or heavily modified machines, the new Stage 4 kit is the peak of the performance mountain. Stage 4 has the highest combined spring rate that Eibach designed to deliver the best balance of control and capability on the sand, dirt, or whatever terrain you are hammering. Designed primarily for extreme desert and dune driving, if you want to push the limits of what you and your machine can do, this is the kit you need.

All Eibach PRO-UTV springs are designed, tested, and manufactured in their Southern California facility. Eibach uses only the highest quality raw materials available, too. Installation is easier than you might think, too. They have detailed installation instructions on their website, and have customer technical support you can reach, too. Get a set today and start enjoying the benefits of making your UTV handle better.

NOTE: This is sponsored content produced in partnership with Eibach