[_R1S_]

Anyone concerned about the long-term reliability of these bad boys? The wrangler struggles to keep its quick disconnect sway bars functioning properly, and they have way less moving parts. Regardless, theses sway bars are badass.

 

[karma.rules]

Anyone concerned about the long-term reliability of these bad boys? The wrangler struggles to keep its quick disconnect sway bars functioning properly, and they have way less moving parts. Regardless, theses sway bars are badass.

Assuming you mean Rivians, don’t think they even have sway bars. They have a sophisticated cross linked suspension w/ hydraulic dampening and roll control system … connected without using physical sway bars.

 

[RITVT]

This is basically how the suspension is supposed to work, and its awesome:

 

[RITVT]

More on why you don't need no stinkin' sway bar:

2022 Rivian R1T: How Its Suspension Makes It the McLaren of Off-Roaders

This electric truck marries cross-linked adaptive dampers with air springs for world class ride, handling, and articulation.

www.motortrend.com

 

[stay]

I had a Infinity QX56 that had Hydralic Body Control suspension system... It worked amazingly well as we could take that beast through on ramps at nearly 50MPH, however it did become a repair nightmare. There we fluid containers that had to be pressurized perfectly, one leaked... system needed drained. Dealer was quoting nearly $5K to fix. I ended up buying a used replacement tank from a junk yard and had my local mechanic pressurize it... sold it shortly after as was worried I was driving a ticking time bomb. Rivian system seems similiar... so there is always risk that comes with complexity. Hopefully a good warranty and solid financials in coming years.

 

[SomervilleR1T]

This is basically how the suspension is supposed to work, and its awesome:

Citroen developed and finally installed this type of system in 1955, yup 1955. The Car & Driver article below (from 2015) says that Citroen will be canceling the system in its next new car and if that happened in 2015 we are discussing a technology that was proven through 60 years of use. I love that Rivian is using the system.

Citroën’s Hydropneumatic Suspension Is Being Depressurized—Forever

The clever fluid-based suspensions system sags one last time before being replaced by presumably more modern tech. Read more at Car and Driver.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[Yellow Buddy]

Anyone concerned about the long-term reliability of these bad boys?

This is basically how the suspension is supposed to work, and its awesome:

So....anyone on here with 100,000 miles on their McLaren that can comment on the reliability of the system?