Introducing RMaxx Running Boards & Rock Sliders for Rivian R1T / R1S from Team 1EV

[Batman]

Anyone get these installed in Dallas? If so, how much and which shop?

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[txtravwill]

Happy to report that i just received shipping notification for my R1T sliders!

Order # low 1900s

Great to hear. New orders say August ETA for sliders. I have a 5000s order in sliders for July ETA so good they are on time...

 

[HighVoltOverland]

@EV Sportline @BrookeRRivi I was reinserting the TP55 underbody bolts and I had just gotten to the final one and it stripped. I've attached the picture.

do you have a TP55 underbody bolt that you can send or let me know where I can purchase them? Could you also send me another TP55 bit?

Also, any recommendations on how to get the stripped bolt out? its not fully tightened to 80 ft-lbs but pretty tight before it stripped.

Bolt extraction options
Vice grips
Bolt extractor (reverse threaded) drill bit
Angle iron to cut notch and flat head
Weld a nut to the face and use the nut to remove

any option works easier if preceded by a soak in penetrator lube and a hit with a blowtorch to heat the metal (obviously remove the plastic around it first)

 

[Zoidz]

@EV Sportline @BrookeRRivi I was reinserting the TP55 underbody bolts and I had just gotten to the final one and it stripped. I've attached the picture.

do you have a TP55 underbody bolt that you can send or let me know where I can purchase them? Could you also send me another TP55 bit?

Also, any recommendations on how to get the stripped bolt out? its not fully tightened to 80 ft-lbs but pretty tight before it stripped.

A couple of options that I see:
- If you have a good quality Vise Grip pliers, will it clamp on the bolt flange edges, perpendicular to the frame. use the handles of the Vise Grip to turn the bolt out.
- Drill a hole, maybe 1/4" diameter, in the flange of the bolt. Put the tip of a screwdrver in the hole with the screwdrive nearly parallel to the frame. Tap the screwdriver with a hammer to rotate the bolt out.
- Worst case - use an angle grinder to cut a slot in the head like a screw, and use a large screwdriver to turn it out. Or cut/grind the head off and turn the screw out.

 

[EV Sportline]

@EV Sportline @BrookeRRivi I was reinserting the TP55 underbody bolts and I had just gotten to the final one and it stripped. I've attached the picture.

Any recommendations on how to get the stripped bolt out? its not fully tightened to 80 ft-lbs but pretty tight before it stripped.

Could you also send me another TP55 bit?

put 2-3 pieces of aluminum foil over it, hammer the TP55 bit through the foil into the head of the bolt...

 

[SciGuy]

For those of you with overlapping issue. What build date are your Rivians?

I just encountered this issue with both rear bolts on both sides of the truck. 15xxx Jan ‘23 build, Mar delivery.

 

[EV Sportline]

I just encountered this issue with both rear bolts on both sides of the truck. 15xxx Jan ‘23 build, Mar delivery.

If you have and issue, let us know - message @BrookeRRiv

 

[Greg]

I just encountered this issue with both rear bolts on both sides of the truck. 15xxx Jan ‘23 build, Mar delivery.

I too encountered this issue. I have three brackets that need to be ground down to fit. One bracket in particular needs more grinding to fit against the bolts on the underbody. These pictures are of two of the three brackets that are in the process of being ground down, but not yet complete. The installation was going so well until this point. The directions are great. August 2022 delivery.

 

[SciGuy]

I too encountered this issue. I have three brackets that need to be ground down to fit. One bracket in particular needs more grinding to fit against the bolts on the underbody. These pictures are of two of the three brackets that are in the process of being ground down, but not yet complete. The installation was going so well until this point. The directions are great. August 2022 delivery.

Nicely done. Unfortunately I don’t have any tools to grind the brackets so will have to wait for EV Sportline to send me an altered version. Seems there’s quite some variability in how the trucks were built!
I was also missing two washers so have asked for those as well.

 

[EV Sportline]

Guys, we updated that bracket - if you need one, hit up @BrookeRRiv (or you can grind it to get by for now)

Here is new (left) vs old (right)

 

[ye3hawp0ny]

Just had my install at the van nuys location. Everything took about an hour. Much easier to get in and out of the truck. Running boards feel solid. Thanks EV sportline !

 

[moosetags]

A couple of options that I see:
- If you have a good quality Vise Grip pliers, will it clamp on the bolt flange edges, perpendicular to the frame. use the handles of the Vise Grip to turn the bolt out.
- Drill a hole, maybe 1/4" diameter, in the flange of the bolt. Put the tip of a screwdrver in the hole with the screwdrive nearly parallel to the frame. Tap the screwdriver with a hammer to rotate the bolt out.
- Worst case - use an angle grinder to cut a slot in the head like a screw, and use a large screwdriver to turn it out. Or cut/grind the head off and turn the screw out.

I think that the Vise Grips may be the best bet. I would use the largest Vice Grips, clip the teeth on to the edges of the bolt as tightly as possible. Then I would use a very large screwdriver inserted between the handles. This leverage will give you some good torque to turn the bolt out. Good luck.

Brian

 

[moosetags]

I had the old brackets and did not have any bolt clearance problems. My R1T is a March, 2023 production with VIN ending 224xx.

Brian

 

[AngryOxidant]

Update for those looking for professional installs in the Seattle area: I found a couple of shops that were responsive and were the most reasonably priced.

In the Seattle area I rented a bay for 2.5 hours (~$150) from https://stewsgarage.com/ and did the install with a friend. It was fun and easy. Putting the car up on a lift helped a ton and made it easy. Using an air gun to get the bolts on and off was also super fun. I drilled the holes to install.

 

[TonyR1S]

Guys, we updated that bracket - if you need one, hit up @BrookeRRiv (or you can grind it to get by for now)

Here is new (left) vs old (right)

What was the dimension of the tab on the new one?
Try to install the running boards on my 3/23 build R1S and faced the same issue on the driver rear.
Another issue was on the passenger front, can not get the bracket to sit flush, look like the hole shifted by 1/4 to 3/8.
I emailed the support yesterday but have not heard any back yet.
Here is the picture:

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