Rivian R1T Running Boards
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The original poster doesn't appear to know any details, so I take it this isn't his truck.
Someone on FB asked him for details and he replied with this:
"saw a truck, it has running boards, I took a picture and posted it. Those are all the details I have"
So now the mystery falls to us. My monitor isn't the best, but it looks like the outer edge is steel tube with at least four perpendicular supports, so my guess is these lean more to the rock slider design and less to the flimsy plastic covers on so many U.S. half-ton trucks.
Someone on FB asked him for details and he replied with this:
"saw a truck, it has running boards, I took a picture and posted it. Those are all the details I have"
So now the mystery falls to us. My monitor isn't the best, but it looks like the outer edge is steel tube with at least four perpendicular supports, so my guess is these lean more to the rock slider design and less to the flimsy plastic covers on so many U.S. half-ton trucks.
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I have a strong feeling these are generic since all you really need to match up is the length.
If that is what's going on here, what pickup do you guys think this running board could be from?
There are no Rivian running boards out there. They would need to custom make the attachment brackets to fit the R1T. There is plastic cladding that would need to be modified to reach the attachment points. The attachments would probably be the skateboard to body bolts.
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aftermarket sliders from someone like WKOR or ARB would be way more useful that a cheap running board. This is an off-road beast people. Don’t put mall crawler steps on it!What do you think of the running boards on the R1T?
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Aftermarket, WKOR sliders
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looking At using retractable running boards on my truck. Like to know if anyone has done this yet. minimal range loss. 1% if that.
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How do you arrive at that conclusion?
Its a guesstiment. Looking at running boards that extend and retract would not have any impact. They would be retracted up tucked into the skateboard. Profile would be much the same as the existing cladding. SO... any impact would the same as the existing cladding, negligible from an aero stand point. Drain from usage would minimal as they open and close when the door unlocks. same as the door handles, puddle lights, etc..
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They can't retract into the skateboard. The frame rails are in the way, and between the rails is the battery pack. There's no free space to add equipment. The running boards would have to be installed outside of this area, so it would hang down further than the existing plates.
Would wearing really tall platform shoes fix your access problem?
There are also stilts used by drywall installers.
The Frame rail bolts could used as the anchor points. They would retract up to the skate board not into it. yes there is the batter pack there,
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Sure, but it's still going to hang down. It will affect ground clearance and aero.
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