FWIW I had cracked one of my bolts, which caused even the TP55 to skip, while doing this a while back. I was able to use a pair vice grip in combo with a lever arm (the bar from my cat floor jack) to get it out.
I would add that my first air shock failure had nothing to do with off roading and more likely a bug in the new at the time 'camp level' feature. Or when my compressor exhaust froze that had nothing to do with off roading.
If Rivian had said hey you have rock sliders and I can see some...
Sad day for Rivian as an 'adventure' brand... I guess only if the adventure is driving it to the shopping mall with the kids.
I'd suggest an email to RJ and possibly [email protected] as possible escalation paths, not sure it will work but worth a try.
So I know some folks were wondering what EV I would buy to replace my Rivian well I finally found one I liked. Cost about 1/3 as much as a used Rivian and gets about 2x more miles/kWh, it's almost Rivian Blue! It's a 2022 Kona EV Limited with around 20k miles and I was able to get the used EV...
No doubt.. as I recall I paid $80k for my QM and also got a $7500 tax credit. Luckily I have a bad ass ICE van for long distance trips now so maybe I could do with a standard pack, I also still have a day 1 R2 reservation which could be my next Rivian.
Congrats on the new rig btw.
I didn't really leave, just hiding in the shadows.
Waiting for my RIVN stock to go up so I can afford a new Rivian, maybe I am better off just getting a job 🤔
Worst I had ever seen was a thumbs down by someone driving the other way in Wyoming and a puny sign by a driver in a lifted truck in eastern Oregon. Maybe a coal rolling (ive heard but never happened to me that I noticed) or what not but unlikely you get any grief that isn't easily ignored.
I'd expect 20% range loss at least due to the extra width. Also consider the weight and if you will be able to haul the gear and passengers you want safely, even with the regular bruin I regularly flirted with GVWR and even GAWR of the Rivian. I have to imagine that the XL would add at least...