GreenMonster
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I saw another member mention the air suspension in the Rivian vehicles and thought it'd be an interesting topic for a thread. The R1T and R1S both ride on adjustable air suspension.
Personally I think an adjustable air suspension is really best of both worlds and will add an element of adjustability to Rivians that you don't enjoy in other trucks/SUVs. Look at any truck/SUV forum and you'll see lift kits are one of the most discussed modifications - particularly what height to go with.
Well with an adjustable air suspension that has over five inches of adjustable range, we never have to worry about which lift kit height to get!
For anyone not familiar with air suspension, here's some history http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/07/no-compromise-a-modern-history-of-performance-air-suspension/Ride quality for the truck looks promising — it uses a multi-link rear and double A-arm front suspension design, and Rivian claims it will handle well. Helping it do that both on road and off is an air suspension at all four corners. It's capable of raising the vehicle over five inches from its road driving height when you want the extra ground clearance or are heading into the trails. (Ground clearance) The R1T, being electric, affords it extreme wading ability at a full meter of water.
Personally I think an adjustable air suspension is really best of both worlds and will add an element of adjustability to Rivians that you don't enjoy in other trucks/SUVs. Look at any truck/SUV forum and you'll see lift kits are one of the most discussed modifications - particularly what height to go with.
Well with an adjustable air suspension that has over five inches of adjustable range, we never have to worry about which lift kit height to get!
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