1EV R1T Running Boards Installed

[LL75]

We have ordered ours but have not received them yet. Thanks for the tip on the 4" hole installation. After reviewing the YouTubes, that is the way that we are leaning. Also, thanks for letting us know about their 4" hole saw. We will make other arrangements. By the way, do they include a torx 55 bit?

We are also looking at grommets.

Brian

yes, the torx 55 bit is included. You do need to print out the template though. They do not put any instructions in there.

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[swflor]

I have the R1s and two of the 4 inches hole that made are in the same area as the rear jack point. Is the R1T the same? If it is, how did you fit the grommet?

The Jack points for me did not interfere. The last holes I drilled are maybe 1” from the Jack point cover. Once the grommet was installed, I had maybe 1/4-1/2” from that cover. I do t have a picture of that hole but I can try and get one.

I may be helping a guy with an R1S install his later this week or next…I can see how those line up and provide feedback. The S has 3 mount points vs 4 on the T.

 

[LL75]

The Jack points for me did not interfere. The last holes I drilled are maybe 1” from the Jack point cover. Once the grommet was installed, I had maybe 1/4-1/2” from that cover. I do t have a picture of that hole but I can try and get one.

I may be helping a guy with an R1S install his later this week or next…I can see how those line up and provide feedback. The S has 3 mount points vs 4 on the T.

Yeap. one of the hole is overlapping with the jack point in the R1S on each side.

 

[Tyleem111]

Just ordered some running boards, but they’re back ordered right now. Is the only point in drilling such a large hole is that you don’t have to remove the plastic panels to perform the install?

 

[LL75]

Just ordered some running boards, but they’re back ordered right now. Is the only point in drilling such a large hole is that you don’t have to remove the plastic panels to perform the install?

Yes.

 

[Iatros786]

Hey going to be tackling this project this weekend... any luck getting pics of the other side during install?

I used a small pair of tin snipes….marked where the edge had to be cut to allow for the bracket then slowly cut a slit until I was happy with the way it looked.

each one is custom cut. There is no make one, then cut them all as your holes may be slightly off center of the bracket.

Small flat head screwdriver to peel back, then push the inside lip behind the plastic.

I can take some pics tomorrow..I only had time for 1 side today…so as I do the others I can send a few more pictures.

 

[swflor]

Hey going to be tackling this project this weekend... any luck getting pics of the other side during install?

These are the additional pictures I got.
There are spacer tabs built into the plastic pieces to create a gap between the plaster and the frame. See pic with the scissors pointing to it. I clipped back as much as I could to allow the grommet to seat properly.

 

[mcclajb]

Yeap. one of the hole is overlapping with the jack point in the R1S on each side.

How did you deal with the overlapping? I don’t have my running boards yet, but I’m debating whether to go with the 4” hole method or spending more time to remove the panels and cut the slots. If the overlap is problematic with the 4” hole method, I guess that will make my decision for me.

 

[swflor]

I may be installing a set of these next week for a local guy with an S. I can let you know how I end up doing and provide pics.

 

[LL75]

How did you deal with the overlapping? I don’t have my running boards yet, but I’m debating whether to go with the 4” hole method or spending more time to remove the panels and cut the slots. If the overlap is problematic with the 4” hole method, I guess that will make my decision for me.

I use grolilla tape to cover the majority of the hole and expose the jack point. It is not the prettiest thing, but I have no plan to look underneath that area.

 

[mcclajb]

I may be installing a set of these next week for a local guy with an S. I can let you know how I end up doing and provide pics.

That would be great and much appreciated! Thanks.

 

[s00n]

That would be great and much appreciated! Thanks.

If you go the T slot route vs the 4” holes, something to keep in mind and I learned the semi-hard way:

On the printed templates, the rear shows an L cutout but it’s definitely also a T (just add ~3/4” to make the L a T). Also the rear cutout overall is slightly off, just move the entire template over ~1/2” so that you’re just barely cutting into the jack hole cover.

 

[mcclajb]

If you go the T slot route vs the 4” holes, something to keep in mind and I learned the semi-hard way:

On the printed templates, the rear shows an L cutout but it’s definitely also a T (just add ~3/4” to make the L a T). Also the rear cutout overall is slightly off, just move the entire template over ~1/2” so that you’re just barely cutting into the jack hole cover.

Good to know and thanks for the heads up! I’m starting to think the 4” hole is the way to go and then just cover it like @swflor did, assuming the grommets can be used on the R1S given the jack hole positioning.

 

[mcclajb]

I may be installing a set of these next week for a local guy with an S. I can let you know how I end up doing and provide pics.

Did you end up doing this install? If so, any pics?

 

[Tyleem111]

Did you end up doing this install? If so, any pics?

I posted some pics and instal details here: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...ivian-r1t-r1s-from-team-1ev.10034/post-356001

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