A one-piece skid plate offers better durability and fewer potential failure points. With a two-piece design, the seam where the plates meet can become a weak spot if one side gets deformed during impact, it can lift or misalign, increasing the chance of snagging on obstacles.
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Airflow is definitely something we consider in our designs. The factory Rivian skid plate does not include any venting in that area, which tells us that from an engineering perspective, Rivian didn’t see a need for airflow or cooling through that section. Adding venting where none existed can...
Yes, the skid plate utilizes the factory mounting points. While the OEM piece is plastic, the vehicle’s mounting locations themselves are robust. The strength comes from the distribution of force across multiple mounting points, not from any single bolt. When installed, the combined support of...
Hey everyone! Excited to share our newly released Front Skid Plate designed specifically for the Rivian R1T and R1S.
This upgrade replaces the factory plastic skid plate with a far more durable solution, offering real protection where it matters most. Whether you're tackling rocky trails...
We are happy to hear the sliders are working out well for you!!
As for the lift system it's still a Work in progress!! These Rivians are not the easiest thing to lift! But we are continuously working on getting this kit out ASAP. Testing testing and more testing is being done to come out with a...
Thank you for the feed back!!
"The video didn't mention anything about the two black "triangular" parts that are on each side that come off when you remove the bolts they tell you to remove. I assume you don't need to reinstall this piece again, although it wasn't clear to me what purpose it...