EVBASE RUNNING BOARDS RUSTING

[EucB]

I purchased EVBASE running boards for my R1T in March 2024, installed in April 2024. These are rusting badly. Notified EVBASE. and they offered me $80 USD.
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Any others with similar experience? Remedy?
Thanks

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[2kwik4u]

Having survived both a Buffalo, NY winter, and a NERC off-roading event......Mine are rusting slightly, but not that bad. Mostly where the connection from the brackets to the steps are, I don't have any chipping/flaking on the tops sides (yet).

I put mine on in December of '24, and am very quickly realizing I got what I paid for; they're cheap for a reason.

 

[Nixapatfan]

These were never going to survive, I've only had mine on for 7 months now but fully expect these to be toast after next winter. The material and powdercoat is just too thin and easily chips. I only put them on because I got them super cheap off of facebook.

 

[doit82]

Get EVsportline running boards. At least if / when they rust they will replace them no questions asked (personal experience).

 

[evlavista]

I just installed mine and regret them.
Super noisy on gravel roads and my plastic panels got damaged so I can't get them back on.

 

[FraserC]

I'd be curious what the cost increase might be to make these with a corrosion proof stainless steel. For the value added, I usually pay more for stuff that doesn't rust. For the same reason, it irks me that Rivian didn't use SS for the hitch too.

 

[MountainBikeDude]

I just installed mine and regret them.
Super noisy on gravel roads and my plastic panels got damaged so I can't get them back on.

Thanks for this comment btw. It's something I hadn't really considered as a factor. I've been looking at the Weistec Rock Sliders for my R1T.
https://www.weistec.com/rock_slider...3MTg3NzUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NDg3MTk2MzQkajYwJGwwJGgw
While heavier, the solution is more elegant and the mounting bracket acts as a replacement for the plastic panel, which one of mine is pretty banged up.

 

[FooF]

I purchased EVBASE running boards for my R1T in March 2024, installed in April 2024. These are rusting badly. Notified EVBASE. and they offered me $80 USD.
See pics
Any others with similar experience? Remedy?
Thanks

You get what you pay for get Dce. No rust at all on mine with years of abuse.

 

[DCE]

Thanks for this comment btw. It's something I hadn't really considered as a factor. I've been looking at the Weistec Rock Sliders for my R1T.
https://www.weistec.com/rock_slider...3MTg3NzUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NDg3MTk2MzQkajYwJGwwJGgw
While heavier, the solution is more elegant and the mounting bracket acts as a replacement for the plastic panel, which one of mine is pretty banged up.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out!

 

[Bob R1T]

I purchased EVBASE running boards for my R1T in March 2024, installed in April 2024. These are rusting badly. Notified EVBASE. and they offered me $80 USD.
See pics
Any others with similar experience? Remedy?
Thanks

Mine are 2 years old, showed rust on pipes full length, not due to any damage, after 1 year, masked & sprayed them with rustoleum, & doing fine. Flat plates are doing fine. But then I don't do many gravel roads either.

 

[Kgomez777]

Thanks for this comment btw. It's something I hadn't really considered as a factor. I've been looking at the Weistec Rock Sliders for my R1T.
https://www.weistec.com/rock_slider...3MTg3NzUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NDg3MTk2MzQkajYwJGwwJGgw
While heavier, the solution is more elegant and the mounting bracket acts as a replacement for the plastic panel, which one of mine is pretty banged up.

DCE Rock Slider owner here. I have had mine for almost 2 1/2 years now. Rain, rocks, slides and snow and had no issues. They are even less in price from what I paid for them so it’s an even better buy now. Highly recommend to any owner that wants a long lasting product.

 

[NeedSumCoffee]

I’m honestly surprised to hear this…. I can’t believe they made it a whole year before rusting.

 

[MountainBikeDude]

DCE Rock Slider owner here. I have had mine for almost 2 1/2 years now. Rain, rocks, slides and snow and had no issues. They are even less in price from what I paid for them so it’s an even better buy now. Highly recommend to any owner that wants a long lasting product.

@DCE any sales or promo codes you'd like to share

 

[RealWheelsEV Bean]

I'd be curious what the cost increase might be to make these with a corrosion proof stainless steel. For the value added, I usually pay more for stuff that doesn't rust. For the same reason, it irks me that Rivian didn't use SS for the hitch too.

It is a bit of a cost increase, but definitely worth it. That is why we only use high-quality stainless steel to manufacture our products so there's no rust/pitting/corrosion so the accessories last the lifetime of the vehicle. If someone is going to make that massive of an investment on the vehicle, they're going to want the quality of the accessories they buy to reflect that.

 

[Shaqdeez]

Mine are 2 years old, showed rust on pipes full length, not due to any damage, after 1 year, masked & sprayed them with rustoleum, & doing fine. Flat plates are doing fine. But then I don't do many gravel roads either.

Which specific rustoleum product? I just got a new replacement set and looking to be proactive as my first ones rusted out pretty bad.

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