R2 lift kit (aftermarket) by EVSportline

[mkhuffman]

Also need to know how much range is affected

1.36%



But seriously, it won't be measurable. Anything less than 5% isn't measurable, IMO. There are too many other variables that impact range that will hide a small change.

That said, I think it definitely will negatively impact range.

As long as you keep tbe same wheel setup and don't throw massive AT tires on there, you won't notice any difference. IMO.

If you also change the rims and tires, big impact. Bigly, as they say. 10-20%, easy.

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[Yamazaki]

Also need to know how much range is affected

But seriously, it won't be measurable. Anything less than 5% isn't measurable, IMO. There are too many other variables that impact range that will hide a small change.

That said, I think it definitely will negatively impact range.

As long as you keep tbe same wheel setup and don't throw massive AT tires on there, you won't notice any difference. IMO.

I don't know how EV range is affected, but lifting and lowering an ICE vehicle does have measurable differences on gas mileage... even without changing wheels/tires. So I'm guessing it would affect the same way on an EV. I've had numerous vehicles in my ownership history that have been lowered or lifted, and the lowered ones always get improved gas mileage, and the lifted ones get noticeably worse.
But the thing is - I always lowered or lifted for reasons other than gas mileage. The mileage is just a side effect of my primary purpose. If I wanted a car with better mileage, I'd get one with better mileage to begin with.

So if you are concerned about range more than the ground clearance - there are better vehicles out there. You don't buy the EV with the highest ground clearance at this price point. Otherwise, get the lift (I know I will) and adapt around that because the purpose is the increased clearance, not the range.

 

[windblowlc]

There’s a huge difference between how a modification officially and legally affects the warranty, and then the experience you may have at a service center. Rivian wanted to charge me $200 because I had put cargo rails in the bed, using the stock attachment attachment points. They claimed that they were in the way of them removing the exact same bolts that hold them on. The bolts they would have to remove anyway.





Since Rivian is generally disorganized and has no policies or direction on this, the highest risk is just delays and fights with the SC.

When you look at the repair history on the early Gen 1 driveline and suspension components, the risk with a lift kit on the new R2 is not the same as just removing bolts on the cargo rails of the R1. The highest risk is not just delays and fights - it's the favorable outcomes of those fights that would be in question. The owner would need to factor this in their decision to mod.

 

[Indy avocado]

What does this do to the lower control arms, half shafts, etc? Simply adding a spacer at the top suspension mounting point seems it’ll throw off the geometry/mechanics of the entire suspension system

Yep, obviously. The question is how much margin is built into the original geometry.

Below is just some generalizations for potential buyers to consider. EVsportline provides decent quality stuff and is absolutely going to be more knowledgeable than me on this subject.

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In my experience, with sports cars you can get away with 0.5-1.25" of lowering without *completely* ruining the suspension, requiring just camber and toe adjustments.

On the R2, I'd assume it has twice the travel of a sports car, so 1.6" is probably within the range to remain be within a usable design range of the suspension... if you are OK with trading a small amount of performance/comfort/efficiency for more ground clearance.

The driveshaft angles may be a little more severe - potentially shortening their life, reducing their torque handling capacity, and possibly causing some additional minor vibration. How bad will be TBD. Could be completely negligible.

This will likely have a negative impact on articulation (or at best neutral) and therefore will not improve off-roading traction except for the ability to clear larger obstacles - similarly in R1, max height suspension has less articulation than high, and even standard (IIRC). The ideal suspension height for basically any vehicle with stock control arms/mounts/links is the closest to stock you can get away with.

Finally, increasing ride height won't magically let you run bigger tires. The most likely limiting factor is room up front for the tires when turning sharply.

Overall, it seems like a cost effective way to add a little more off-roading chops / clearance peace of mind.

I'd let a few others who are willing to take on the minor risk run the setup a while before commiting, and probably would not do this to my mall crawler R2.

 

[rfkxyz]

Been expecting 1-2” lift kits would drop. I’d want this simply to raise the hip-point (H-point) seating position and roofline a bit higher - tall family.

Is this something a typical Rivian SC would be willing to do? My indy shop lifted our Sienna by 2” some years ago, no rude surprises followed. So that’s another option. Worst case road trip to their ATL shop from VA.

 

[rfkxyz]

Guys, rest assured this kit is properly engineered, like every product we sell. Very carefully designed to provide the lift while acceptably managing suspension geometry within an envelope of limitations.

Does the kit differ based on model? Semiactive vs. not? Drop down has four options.

Can you post install instructions? Would like to give indy shop a look at them.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Been expecting 1-2” lift kits would drop. I’d want this simply to raise the hip-point (H-point) seating position and roofline a bit higher - tall family.

Is this something a typical SC would be willing to do? Our indy shop lifted our Sienna by 2” some years ago, no rude surprises. So that’s another option. Worst case road trip to ATL from VA.

Rivian SCs want nothing to do with aftermarket stuff. It’s a legal liability one should not expect Rivian (or any OEM) to welcome with open arms. If they have to remove your aftermarket mods in order to perform your requested service/repair, they will either refuse or charge you for removal (which is more common than refusal of service, and they will not reinstall).

Certain Jeep dealerships are mod-friendly because they are not operated by Jeep corporate, but dealership groups—from whom sales and installation of aftermarket parts is another revenue stream. And warranty of those aftermarket parts they sell and install falls on the limited warranty provided by the aftermarket manufacturer of those parts, or the dealership (if the claim is against the installation). Jeep's warranty only cover what they deliver to the customer and official Jeep accessories.

 

[SwampNut]

It’s a legal liability one should expect Rivian (or any OEM) to welcome with open arms.

Having owned three modified Jeeps under warranty and going to various dealers, I can tell you that they absolutely do welcome them with open arms. And they have never complained about it, never suggested that it would change anything at all. There's no legal liability, and unless it directly impacts the failure, they won't have a problem. Interestingly, I had a steering box problem in a Jeep that MAY have been made worse by my lift and larger tires, but they didn't care.

Rivian is alone in being like this.

 

[electruck]

Having owned three modified Jeeps under warranty and going to various dealers, I can tell you that they absolutely do welcome them with open arms. And they have never complained about it, never suggested that it would change anything at all. There's no legal liability, and unless it directly impacts the failure, they won't have a problem. Interestingly, I had a steering box problem in a Jeep that MAY have been made worse by my lift and larger tires, but they didn't care.

Rivian is alone in being like this.

Rivian is far from alone. Many many dealerships will not install customer supplied parts, including aftermarket parts, unless there is an established relationship (eg, BMW and Dinan).

 

[EV Sportline]

Hey guys, the SC focus on service - that is their priority; pretty sure they don't want to bog down lead time for service due to installing aftermarket stuff, including things they sell directly - they don't offer installation other than wheels.

So you'll need to find an aftermarket shop to install the lift kit. We can try and help with that, if you contact us. Or come to us in Atlanta or Los Angeles.

 

[rfkxyz]

Does the kit differ based on model? Drop down has four options.

Can you post install instructions? Would like to give indy shop a look at them.

So you'll need to find an aftermarket shop to install the lift kit. We can try and help with that, if you contact us. Or come to us in Atlanta or Los Angeles.

You’ll see my other questions re: models and instructions.

I’m planning on ATL trip for PRR 7/04/2027 to celebrate turning 60 and still doing 10K (prior life in ATL). Would be great to tie install into R2 road trip but aiming for early-MY28 and assuming late-summer timeline. So would be local indy install or encore trip to ATL next year.

 

[WrekEE]

This is basically a collar lift. I had the westcott collar lift on my 23 Tundra TuRD Pro. Its awful. Very harsh ride. I had to take it off. I hated driving my truck with it. If you are areas with rough roads, its going to be paintful.

 

[rfkxyz]

My indy shop lifted our Sienna by 2” some years ago, no rude surprises followed.

This is basically a collar lift. I had the westcott collar lift on my 23 Tundra TuRD Pro. Its awful. Very harsh ride. I had to take it off. I hated driving my truck with it. If you are areas with rough roads, its going to be paintful.

I vaguely recall a few that did the Sienna 2” lift felt their rear shocks were overextended over bumps and replaced them with a slightly longer shock. But I’ve not had any such concerns on ours.

 

[cmsmith]

Lift kit already? And here all I want is a sunshade for the roof

 

[zefram47]

Spacer lifts are bad. Anyone who actually plans to try going off-road with actual obstacles should just avoid this and wait for suspension upgrades that use longer dampers and springs to also get better articulation. I was in the Toyota off-road community for quite a while and we'd usually see a bunch of folks start coming on trail runs with just a spacer lift to save money and soon after would realize their mistake and pony-up for a real suspension lift. Obviously the real-deal doesn't exist yet, but I'm sure in due time they will and will likely be easiest on the trim levels that don't have semi-active damping.

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