Completed my RMaxx Running Board install (R1S)

[Robotpedlr]

I am happy to report that after reading all the posts about the EV Sportline running boards on here, I was able to complete my DIY install and am very happy with the outcome. I will confirm what others have said, that the product is very well constructed and high quality. I was a bit nervous about doing my own install, but it was actually pretty effortless and came out great (took about 5 hrs).

I used the option to cut out the L and T slots per the template as I wanted a cleaner look and wanted to retain the panels under the vehicle. I also used the @jebinc tip for Gorilla Patch Tape to close it off and make it even cleaner looking.

Tips learned from my process:
1) Don't forget to put the vehicle in Off Road mode for extra height (I initially only used High in All Purpose mode which is not full height)
2) Watch the videos on the EV Sportline site about dealing with the clips. A little patience getting them off helps.
3) We cut out the L and T slots from the paper template as well as the panel bolt reference holes and then used a sharpie to draw the L and T slots on the panels so there was no issue with paper shifting during the cutting process
4) Using an oscillating saw with a D shaped plastic cutting blade, was easy like cutting butter and resulted in clean cuts.

Here are some pics of the end results and the tape method to cover the gaps between the brackets and Panels.

Thanks @EV Sportline for putting out a great product.

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[jebinc]

I am happy to report that after reading all the posts about the EV Sportline running boards on here, I was able to complete my DIY install and am very happy with the outcome. I will confirm what others have said, that the product is very well constructed and high quality. I was a bit nervous about doing my own install, but it was actually pretty effortless and came out great (took about 5 hrs).

I used the option to cut out the L and T slots per the template as I wanted a cleaner look and wanted to retain the panels under the vehicle. I also used the @jebinc tip for Gorilla Patch Tape to close it off and make it even cleaner looking.

Tips learned from my process:
1) Don't forget to put the vehicle in Off Road mode for extra height (I initially only used High in All Purpose mode which is not full height)
2) Watch the videos on the EV Sportline site about dealing with the clips. A little patience getting them off helps.
3) We cut out the L and T slots from the paper template as well as the panel bolt reference holes and then used a sharpie to draw the L and T slots on the panels so there was no issue with paper shifting during the cutting process
4) Using an oscillating saw with a D shaped plastic cutting blade, was easy like cutting butter and resulted in clean cuts.

Here are some pics of the end results and the tape method to cover the gaps between the brackets and Panels.

Thanks @EV Sportline for putting out a great product.

But, but…. Where’s the welting?!

 

[Robotpedlr]

But, but…. Where’s the welting?!

My wife veto’ed the welting. lol

 

[240vPlug]

Nice work!

 

[tren01t]

I am happy to report that after reading all the posts about the EV Sportline running boards on here, I was able to complete my DIY install and am very happy with the outcome. I will confirm what others have said, that the product is very well constructed and high quality. I was a bit nervous about doing my own install, but it was actually pretty effortless and came out great (took about 5 hrs).

I used the option to cut out the L and T slots per the template as I wanted a cleaner look and wanted to retain the panels under the vehicle. I also used the @jebinc tip for Gorilla Patch Tape to close it off and make it even cleaner looking.

Tips learned from my process:
1) Don't forget to put the vehicle in Off Road mode for extra height (I initially only used High in All Purpose mode which is not full height)
2) Watch the videos on the EV Sportline site about dealing with the clips. A little patience getting them off helps.
3) We cut out the L and T slots from the paper template as well as the panel bolt reference holes and then used a sharpie to draw the L and T slots on the panels so there was no issue with paper shifting during the cutting process
4) Using an oscillating saw with a D shaped plastic cutting blade, was easy like cutting butter and resulted in clean cuts.

Here are some pics of the end results and the tape method to cover the gaps between the brackets and Panels.

Thanks @EV Sportline for putting out a great product.

Looks great and good job!

 

[LL75]

I am happy to report that after reading all the posts about the EV Sportline running boards on here, I was able to complete my DIY install and am very happy with the outcome. I will confirm what others have said, that the product is very well constructed and high quality. I was a bit nervous about doing my own install, but it was actually pretty effortless and came out great (took about 5 hrs).

I used the option to cut out the L and T slots per the template as I wanted a cleaner look and wanted to retain the panels under the vehicle. I also used the @jebinc tip for Gorilla Patch Tape to close it off and make it even cleaner looking.

Tips learned from my process:
1) Don't forget to put the vehicle in Off Road mode for extra height (I initially only used High in All Purpose mode which is not full height)
2) Watch the videos on the EV Sportline site about dealing with the clips. A little patience getting them off helps.
3) We cut out the L and T slots from the paper template as well as the panel bolt reference holes and then used a sharpie to draw the L and T slots on the panels so there was no issue with paper shifting during the cutting process
4) Using an oscillating saw with a D shaped plastic cutting blade, was easy like cutting butter and resulted in clean cuts.

Here are some pics of the end results and the tape method to cover the gaps between the brackets and Panels.

Thanks @EV Sportline for putting out a great product.

nice job. Did you covered up the jack point too with gorilla tape?

 

[EV Sportline]

I am happy to report that after reading all the posts about the EV Sportline running boards on here, I was able to complete my DIY install and am very happy with the outcome. I will confirm what others have said, that the product is very well constructed and high quality. I was a bit nervous about doing my own install, but it was actually pretty effortless and came out great (took about 5 hrs).

I used the option to cut out the L and T slots per the template as I wanted a cleaner look and wanted to retain the panels under the vehicle. I also used the @jebinc tip for Gorilla Patch Tape to close it off and make it even cleaner looking.

Tips learned from my process:
1) Don't forget to put the vehicle in Off Road mode for extra height (I initially only used High in All Purpose mode which is not full height)
2) Watch the videos on the EV Sportline site about dealing with the clips. A little patience getting them off helps.
3) We cut out the L and T slots from the paper template as well as the panel bolt reference holes and then used a sharpie to draw the L and T slots on the panels so there was no issue with paper shifting during the cutting process
4) Using an oscillating saw with a D shaped plastic cutting blade, was easy like cutting butter and resulted in clean cuts.

Here are some pics of the end results and the tape method to cover the gaps between the brackets and Panels.

Thanks @EV Sportline for putting out a great product.

Awesome - thanks for sharing!

 

[Robotpedlr]

nice job. Did you covered up the jack point too with gorilla tape?

No tape over Jack Point...

 

[nkohlimd]

I installed these this past weekend...took 4 hours total and it went smoothly. Used the 4" hole technique.

Some additional tips:
1. Assemble the boards inside on a carpeted surface. Install the welting before final tightening of the bolts.
2. I put on a layer of ceramic coat to help with dirt and dust
3. Make sure you get a whole drill kit which has an adjustable center bit
4. Make sure you wear glasses and a baseball hat when drilling out the bottom panels – I had a bunch of small plastic pieces in my hair (what little amount is left)
5. Screw all the installation bolts loosely so that everything is aligned properly and then tighten with torque wrench.
6. Enjoy the new boards!

 

[Batman]

I installed these this past weekend...took 4 hours total and it went smoothly. Used the 4" hole technique.

Some additional tips:
1. Assemble the boards inside on a carpeted surface. Install the welting before final tightening of the bolts.
2. I put on a layer of ceramic coat to help with dirt and dust
3. Make sure you get a whole drill kit which has an adjustable center bit
4. Make sure you wear glasses and a baseball hat when drilling out the bottom panels – I had a bunch of small plastic pieces in my hair (what little amount is left)
5. Screw all the installation bolts loosely so that everything is aligned properly and then tighten with torque wrench.
6. Enjoy the new boards!

Ooo I like that yellow accent on running board, do you mind sharing where you got that?

 

[kayabusa]

I am happy to report that after reading all the posts about the EV Sportline running boards on here, I was able to complete my DIY install and am very happy with the outcome. I will confirm what others have said, that the product is very well constructed and high quality. I was a bit nervous about doing my own install, but it was actually pretty effortless and came out great (took about 5 hrs).

I used the option to cut out the L and T slots per the template as I wanted a cleaner look and wanted to retain the panels under the vehicle. I also used the @jebinc tip for Gorilla Patch Tape to close it off and make it even cleaner looking.

Tips learned from my process:
1) Don't forget to put the vehicle in Off Road mode for extra height (I initially only used High in All Purpose mode which is not full height)
2) Watch the videos on the EV Sportline site about dealing with the clips. A little patience getting them off helps.
3) We cut out the L and T slots from the paper template as well as the panel bolt reference holes and then used a sharpie to draw the L and T slots on the panels so there was no issue with paper shifting during the cutting process
4) Using an oscillating saw with a D shaped plastic cutting blade, was easy like cutting butter and resulted in clean cuts.

Here are some pics of the end results and the tape method to cover the gaps between the brackets and Panels.

Thanks @EV Sportline for putting out a great product.

Great job ! thanks for sharing

 

[dleewla]

nice. but is that really cleaner than the round cuts? maybe depends on how we define clean

 

[Winger]

Ooo I like that yellow accent on running board, do you mind sharing where you got that?

That's the welting everyone's talking about.

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...running-boards-–-“oh-yeah-”.13507/post-365726

Link to welting is in that thread

 

[Robotpedlr]

nice. but is that really cleaner than the round cuts? maybe depends on how we define clean

that one with the grommet looks nice. My reference to cleaner was for those with just the open 4" hole.

 

[mptx17]

I am happy to report that after reading all the posts about the EV Sportline running boards on here, I was able to complete my DIY install and am very happy with the outcome. I will confirm what others have said, that the product is very well constructed and high quality. I was a bit nervous about doing my own install, but it was actually pretty effortless and came out great (took about 5 hrs).

I used the option to cut out the L and T slots per the template as I wanted a cleaner look and wanted to retain the panels under the vehicle. I also used the @jebinc tip for Gorilla Patch Tape to close it off and make it even cleaner looking.

Tips learned from my process:
1) Don't forget to put the vehicle in Off Road mode for extra height (I initially only used High in All Purpose mode which is not full height)
2) Watch the videos on the EV Sportline site about dealing with the clips. A little patience getting them off helps.
3) We cut out the L and T slots from the paper template as well as the panel bolt reference holes and then used a sharpie to draw the L and T slots on the panels so there was no issue with paper shifting during the cutting process
4) Using an oscillating saw with a D shaped plastic cutting blade, was easy like cutting butter and resulted in clean cuts.

Here are some pics of the end results and the tape method to cover the gaps between the brackets and Panels.

Thanks @EV Sportline for putting out a great product.

Looks great. Well done!

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