Reinforced Underbody Shield removed & myth dispelled (not integral to pack structure)

rhuber · Feb 7, 2024

There is a good bit of misinformation/conjecture abut the underbody shield being integral to pack structure and something that is bonded to the packs when they are built. This is false. The shield absolutely can be removed (and retrofitted to a pack without it). The hole locations are identical to the 'on road' pack.

Note: It is obviously very heavy. Don't do this. If you do this, I told you not to. If you refuse to listen to me, do not try to remove this without proper equipment to support the shield. Alternatively, turn your vehicle upside down to remove it. But this is dangerous. Don't do any of this.

Source: me, and a Milwaukee power ratchet for the 2 million fasteners.

Rivian R1T R1S Reinforced Underbody Shield removed & myth dispelled (not integral to pack structure) Reinforced Underbody Shield Rivian 2

Rivian R1T R1S Reinforced Underbody Shield removed & myth dispelled (not integral to pack structure) Reinforced Underbody Shield Rivian 1

jplblue · Feb 7, 2024

Thanks for the info. Why did you remove it, out of curiosity?

rhuber · Feb 7, 2024

jplblue said:
Thanks for the info. Why did you remove it, out of curiosity?

I removed it from a salvage vehicle to install on my truck that does not have a shield.

JeremyP · Feb 7, 2024

This is awesome info, thanks! It's what I suspected, so it does seem possible that an aftermarket solution could happen, but maybe in smaller segments. Is the shield made from an aluminum extrusion?

Lawrence-of-Blaine · Feb 7, 2024

rhuber said:
I removed it from a salvage vehicle to install on my truck that does not have a shield.

Slick. May I ask how much you paid the boneyard for this part?

Epicloop · Feb 7, 2024

rhuber said:
There is a good bit of misinformation/conjecture abut the underbody shield being integral to pack structure and something that is bonded to the packs when they are built. This is false. The shield absolutely can be removed (and retrofitted to a pack without it). The hole locations are identical to the 'on road' pack.

Note: It is obviously very heavy. Don't do this. If you do this, I told you not to. If you refuse to listen to me, do not try to remove this without proper equipment to support the shield. Alternatively, turn your vehicle upside down to remove it. But this is dangerous. Don't do any of this.

Source: me, and a Milwaukee power ratchet for the 2 million fasteners.

How thick is it? More than 140lbs?

MountainBikeDude · Feb 7, 2024

Epicloop said:
How think is it? More tha 140lbs?

Pretty sure it's around 300lbs

Edit... Maybe if the accidently put on 2

jjswan33 · Feb 7, 2024

Epicloop said:
How think is it? More tha 140lbs?

MountainBikeDude said:
Pretty sure it's around 300lbs

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...ngs-for-r1t-gvwr-gawr-payload-stickers.11577/

Based on GVWR stickers it appears it is about 140lbs + whatever the plastic pieces on the truck without the RUS have.

R1TruKaLa · Feb 7, 2024

rhuber said:
There is a good bit of misinformation/conjecture abut the underbody shield being integral to pack structure and something that is bonded to the packs when they are built. This is false. The shield absolutely can be removed (and retrofitted to a pack without it). The hole locations are identical to the 'on road' pack.

Note: It is obviously very heavy. Don't do this. If you do this, I told you not to. If you refuse to listen to me, do not try to remove this without proper equipment to support the shield. Alternatively, turn your vehicle upside down to remove it. But this is dangerous. Don't do any of this.

Source: me, and a Milwaukee power ratchet for the 2 million fasteners.

Oldsmobile_Mike · Feb 7, 2024

Great to know! Now tell us if Rivian will update your config to show the shield. Or will it take a lawyer to get them to do that? Haha

R1TCentralMa · Feb 7, 2024

Oldsmobile_Mike said:
Great to know! Now tell us if Rivian will update your config to show the shield. Or will it take a lawyer to get them to do that? Haha

Sadly, my bet is on a lawyer, and that includes warranty.

Dark-Fx · Feb 7, 2024

Does this void your warranty?

zefram47 · Feb 7, 2024

Oldsmobile_Mike said:
Great to know! Now tell us if Rivian will update your config to show the shield. Or will it take a lawyer to get them to do that? Haha

I know this is a joke from another thread, but I was kind of surprised that Rivian removed info on the RUS from the vehicle about screen. I think that happened the same time they moved the trip meters there.

R1Tkc · Feb 7, 2024

rhuber said:
I removed it from a salvage vehicle to install on my truck that does not have a shield.

I can’t love this comment more. Great work!

R1Sky Business · Feb 7, 2024

rhuber said:
I removed it from a salvage vehicle to install on my truck that does not have a shield.

McGrubber!!!!

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