Low speed tock update

[M00v0vr]

I wanted to start a new thread and get some feedback from the forum on the infamous “Low Speed Tock” I have had the said “Tock “ it started since shortly after delivery approx. 200 miles. It was serviced once, (re-lube of the Half Shafts and re torqued and scheduled for another round of what ever). Last week the weather got colder, I'm @ 4K feet on Mt Hood. (I'll rant about the lack of Snow Mode another time), low and behold the Tock has all but disappeared, “very faint sound now”. Has anyone else noticed this also in colder climates? Leads me to believe that the viscosity of the lube is playing a direct role in what we are noticing. Does not completely solve the underlying issue that the tolerances are probably not tight enough, however its still interesting.

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[SACDFJC]

I was in Tahoe last weekend. The temps were around 30 degrees. My tock was coming through loud and clear.

 

[CGM55082]

What are your VINs (approximately)? I'm 6,500 and seems like a lot of people with tocking issue in this VIN range.

 

[fastwheels]

I'm 2600 and have it. Temp is going down to the 20s this weekend - interested to see if there is any difference.

Update: In 33-degree wet weather there is no change in the sound on my truck.

 

[M00v0vr]

I was in Tahoe last weekend. The temps were around 30 degrees. My tock was coming through loud and clear.

What are your VINs (approximately)? I'm 6,500 and seems like a lot of people with tocking issue in this VIN range.

56xx

 

[AdamsFan1983]

39xx

 

[SACDFJC]

What are your VINs (approximately)? I'm 6,500 and seems like a lot of people with tocking issue in this VIN range.

6740

 

[AllInev]

68xx

 

[Underwhirled]

10,400’s

 

[seancalvillo]

55xx. in southern ct, finally getting a little cooler. I swear problem is softer/more mild in cooler weather but I could be imaging it.

 

[staytuned]

11,1xx

We had some unseasonably warm weather over the last week.
Now the R1 has been through an 80F->freezing->80F cycle and the noises were louder than ever.

 

[AllInev]

Seems there's a pretty big range of VINs. Appears likely there are going to be thousands of R1 vehicles that eventually have this issue. Again, would love to know what Rivian's plan (if they have one yet) is to address this. If there's substantial metal-on-metal wear causing these sounds, lubing the hell out of components will only buy them a short amount time.

 

[seancalvillo]

Just an update on this. Much colder where i am and the tock has all but disappeared. Much worse when it’s warm. Wish i knew why.

 

[seancalvillo]

Another update. Had mobile service for the recall and this tock issue. They greased the half shafts and hub bearings (not sure if correct terminology) and it has eliminated the problem. I asked the guy how long the grease would last and he said it was rated for lifetime.

 

[Jac]

Another update. Had mobile service for the recall and this tock issue. They greased the half shafts and hub bearings (not sure if correct terminology) and it has eliminated the problem. I asked the guy how long the grease would last and he said it was rated for lifetime.

Longevity of the grease itself aside, post an update once the tocking resumes.

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