R1S running boards recommendations?

[mmcool]

Looking for recommendations for running boards for r1s

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[SANZC02]

Looking for recommendations for running boards for r1s

Search the forum there are a few threads related to this topic. They also discuss the difference between running boards and rock sliders.

I put these on my R1S a few weeks ago and am happy with them.

 

[JoeGiul]

Hansshaw worked for us.

 

[Krs71]

I’m looking for power oned

 

[Birdowin]

I am very happy with my Wistec running board/rock sliders. They offer excellent protection for the most vulnerable part of the truck when off road and are strong enough to be used as jack points so you don’t need to carry a set of jack pucks. Took me 2 hours to install the first one and 30 minutes for the second.

 

[TPL]

You might want to check out the Stainless Steel version from RealWheelsEV. Here's the forum thread for them. They look like a great option, but not a lot of reviews yet.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/realwheels-ev-stainless-steel-running-boards.24148/

 

[jayazusa]

I keep hoping rivian will offer electric running boards.

 

[africonda]

I keep hoping rivian will offer electric running boards.

i would hope but can you imagine all the testing that would need to be done in regards to how it impacts range

 

[mmcool]

You might want to check out the Stainless Steel version from RealWheelsEV. Here's the forum thread for them. They look like a great option, but not a lot of reviews yet.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/realwheels-ev-stainless-steel-running-boards.24148/

Thanks. I wanted to go with evsportline one but noticed many people complaining about rust. Though they are giving replacements but I don't want to go through reinstalling. Also they are backorder.

I am going with realwheels one. Atleast there won't be rust issue.

 

[TPL]

Thanks. I wanted to go with evsportline one but noticed many people complaining about rust. Though they are giving replacements but I don't want to go through reinstalling. Also they are backorder.

I am going with realwheels one. Atleast there won't be rust issue.

If you end up going with the RealWheelsEV version, let us know what you think!

 

[mmcool]

If you end up going with the RealWheelsEV version, let us know what you think!

I have ordered realwheelsev. Once it is installed will share feedback

 

[topracer]

I recently installed the EVBASE running boards (can find details in my other post). I'm pleased with the outcome, especially considering $500 shipped after the discount.

In contrast, my experience with the $1,000 EV Sportline was less favorable. Despite waiting for months to ship, and the rust issues reported, I ultimately decided to cancel my order in February 2024.

Given the choice again, I would opt for EVBASE running boards over the others.

 

[mmcool]

If you end up going with the RealWheelsEV version, let us know what you think!

I received the running boards yesterday and I installed it today. They look really solid. I will share pictures later (tired after installing .

Installation took 3.5 hours. Instructions and video is superhelpfull. I could have done this under 2 hours, if I had impact wrench. It is very hard to work with tp55 without that. Even though I got torx bits , but manually it was very hard to do it. Also I saw it getting free at one point. Anyone who wants to do it pls make sure you have all tools. FYI, I am not a DIY person. If I can do it, anybody can do it. Cutting panel was easy. Taking panel out first time was very hard. You need to make sure flat head driver is not only long but head is wide enough. In some panels it was hard to put it back, but still not a big deal.

For folks in Seattle, I was able to find some shops who were ready to do this for 500-800 bucks (diff shops).

 

[MidnightRivian]

I received the running boards yesterday and I installed it today. They look really solid. I will share pictures later (tired after installing .

Installation took 3.5 hours. Instructions and video is superhelpfull. I could have done this under 2 hours, if I had impact wrench. It is very hard to work with tp55 without that. Even though I got torx bits , but manually it was very hard to do it. Also I saw it getting free at one point. Do anyone who wants to do it make sure you have all tools. FYI, I am not a DIY person. If I can do it, anybody can do it. Cutting panel was easy. Taking panel out first time was very hard. You need to make sure flat head driver is not only long but head is wide enough. In some panels it was hard to put back, but was not that as big.

For folks in Seattle, I was able to find some shops who were ready to do this for 500-800 bucks (diff shops).

Thanks for the write-up.

Can you share pictures from above and below when you get a chance?

 

[mmcool]

Thanks for the write-up.

Can you share pictures from above and below when you get a chance?

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