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Suggestions on running boards for R1T please. Hard to install? Would like to keep the plastic panels if possible.
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Suggestions on running boards for R1T please. Hard to install? Would like to keep the plastic panels if possible.
I may be a little biased ? , but our RealWheels EV running boards are American made, stainless steel so they will never rust, have extrusions so you won’t slip, and offer the best fitting plastic panels to the brackets. Installation is pretty straight forward and can be done in a driveway or garage.
You can read other forum members reviews here.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/realwheels-ev-stainless-steel-running-boards.24148/page-7

Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
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I may be a little biased ? , but our RealWheels EV running boards are American made, stainless steel so they will never rust, have extrusions so you won’t slip, and offer the best fitting plastic panels to the brackets. Installation is pretty straight forward and can be done in a driveway or garage.
Just ordered these and the horn upgrade a few days ago. Already received the horn - installing today. Excited for the boards!

Definitely a number of options out there, but these sold me w/ combination of price, stainless steel construction (I’ve heard others are rusting), extruded anti slip pattern, and ease of install. Supposedly. Haven’t gotten there yet :)
 
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I may be a little biased ? , but our RealWheels EV running boards are American made, stainless steel so they will never rust, have extrusions so you won’t slip, and offer the best fitting plastic panels to the brackets. Installation is pretty straight forward and can be done in a driveway or garage.
You can read other forum members reviews here.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/realwheels-ev-stainless-steel-running-boards.24148/page-7

Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
https://www.realwheelsev.com/products/stainless-steel-side-steps-rivian
Brushed or black for LA Silver R1T?? Brushed may stay looking cleaner longer.
 

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Suggestions on running boards for R1T please. Hard to install? Would like to keep the plastic panels if possible.
If Keeping the plastic panels is your goal or keeping the vehicle stock then I recommend DCE/Weistec running boards/rock sliders.

I have my plastic panels stored in the shed. website - https://www.weistec.com/rock_sliders_for_rivian.html

If you want to save money look at other products. This premium product has value.
 

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Just ordered these and the horn upgrade a few days ago. Already received the horn - installing today. Excited for the boards!

Definitely a number of options out there, but these sold me w/ combination of price, stainless steel construction (I’ve heard others are rusting), extruded anti slip pattern, and ease of install. Supposedly. Haven’t gotten there yet :)
Thank you for your order! I believe it’s shipping out today, so you will be receiving tracking shortly.
 
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Brushed or black for LA Silver R1T?? Brushed may stay looking cleaner longer.
Can’t go wrong with black or brushed. Brushed gives a more bold look that stands out, and black gives you more of a traditional look while still getting the benefits of the stainless steel base material.
 

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I went with Weistec’s DCE rock sliders. They are pricey but I’m super happy with them. I don’t really do much off-roading but I swap my own summer/winter tires and with DCE I can lift one whole side of my truck and it doesn’t matter where I place my floor jack. These things are super strong.
 

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Check out the original and still the best - RMaxx by Team 1EV, available at EVSportline.com

- First to market (Designed by Rivian owning engineers & innovators)
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- Compatible with Rivian jack puck lift points
- Bolt-on design, fits all R1T / R1S variations
- Best aero & Least impact to ground clearance possible (better than knock-off versions)
- Highest load spec, and it's a real spec
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- Two options for tread plates, modest looking and not going to slice into your feet or soles
- Easy install, includes special Rivian body bolt and plastic panel bits

Have a look at a gallery of installs:
https://evsportline.com/blogs/rivian-running-board-customer-gallery

 

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I may be a little biased ? , but our RealWheels EV running boards are American made, stainless steel so they will never rust, have extrusions so you won’t slip, and offer the best fitting plastic panels to the brackets. Installation is pretty straight forward and can be done in a driveway or garage.
You can read other forum members reviews here.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/realwheels-ev-stainless-steel-running-boards.24148/page-7

Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!
https://www.realwheelsev.com/products/stainless-steel-side-steps-rivian
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What wheel and offset are these? They look great!
 

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Check out the original and still the best - RMaxx by Team 1EV, available at EVSportline.com

- First to market (Designed by Rivian owning engineers & innovators)
- Made in USA
- Compatible with Rivian jack puck lift points
- Bolt-on design, fits all R1T / R1S variations
- Best aero & Least impact to ground clearance possible (better than knock-off versions)
- Highest load spec, and it's a real spec
- In-Stock
- Two options for tread plates, modest looking and not going to slice into your feet or soles
- Easy install, includes special Rivian body bolt and plastic panel bits

Have a look at a gallery of installs:
https://evsportline.com/blogs/rivian-running-board-customer-gallery


Following-up here, we (EV Sportline) have optional 'bolt-on' aero panels now -- these work with ALL our running boards, so even if you bought a set years ago - you can retrofit our bolt-on aero panels.

Why does this matter? Because our aero panels are BOLT-ON, meaning NO cutting, NO drilling, NO permanent mods.

Our aero panels are made from aluminum, upgrade from the factory plastic :like:

Check our aero panels HERE

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and link to our running boards HERE

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