I’d give them the benefit of the doubt about being cheap and “forget”. They most likely packed and shipped in batch. It’s frustrating for sure not to have it (like I did) when you’re so pumped ready to install after waiting 4 months. Don’t forget they gave those of us who pre-ordered free shipping that’s worth a minimum $200.
Best bet is at your local NAPA store.
You don't have the right impact wrench. Try this one for size. Milwaukee 1/2" mid torque impact wrench
I agree with this. Between having to chase EV Sportsline on an internet forum for ship status/ETA, Fedex losing the original shipment for 3+ weeks, then another another 2 weeks to get the frame bracket that was missing from original shipment, to no documentation and having to guess at right/left running board orientation until you actually have drilled holes.....I have to say I'm less than stoked on the EV Sportsline experience so far. Multiple little things that could have been streamlined. Now the fact that my frame bolts WILL NOT MOVE makes these things massive paper weights at the moment.
I'm no expert in impact wrenches but this seems like it should be more than sufficient
Makita and Dewalt impact wrenches are toys compared to this Milwaukee. I had a Dewalt, twice as big/heavy as this Milwaukee but was just junk. The Milwaukee removed the frame bolts like a piece of cake.
Get yourself a cheap $15 breaker bar. I got one from Walmart and it made it a lot easier to loosen the bolts.
This was the inspiration I needed, improvised breaker bar with an aluminum oar half did the trick.
I find the impact wrench much easier since you can always put torque direct to the center of the bolt head. Not to say you can't with the breaker bar but you'd need one hand turning the arm while holding the bit socket steady on the bolt head with the other hand.
Breaker bar worked for me...which can just be anything fitted over the socket wrench that's long enough to give you more leverage - I've used a pipe, mtb handlebars, aluminum raft oar section... My impact wrench did nothing.
ah nice catch, thanks - fixed!
Sorry for your troubles! PM me your number, happy to call you personally to help you through the process - that will be best! FedEx damage and delays and factory Rivian bolts being too tight, on our list to try and fix!
