Air Suspension Failure; Opportunity to redesign it?

Streaming and other functions without Rivian Connect+

wildlife R1T · 2025-04-03T14:11:49+00:00

I have previously used the streaming capability back when it first came out as well as the hotspot since before Connect+ was a thing. I am trying to get the streaming working again but it seems to have been hidden fully behind the paywall. (Not looking to argue the merits of that system here) I recall after Connect+ came out being able to still use the Hotspot while tethering with my phone, and losing it isn't a big deal other than needing to update my wife's wifi, but I think I remember needing to be on the Hotspot to do casting. My question is, did Rivian remove both of these features to fully behind the connect+ paywall? I thought that if you used phone tethering or if you were connected to WIFI you could use most all of the usual streaming like features of the Rivian? If anyone can recommend how to stream while using tethering I'm sure myself and others without Connect+ would appreciate it.

Vincent

Active Wheeler

Nov 4, 2024

After over 30k miles of driving and just over 2 years of ownership, the air suspension failed on my R1T. It lowered the front so that the wheels are inside of the wheel well. This makes it so you can barely turn the truck. My thought is, why not put spacers in. Like a lift kit, to raise the lowest suspension point to a level where you can safely drive it if the air suspension fails. Based on watching the truck level and seeing the back and front raise at different amounts we know there are two independent air system.

Adding a manual release valve on each would allow a person to dump the air ( if the system fails) to level the truck and get back home for repairs. What are your thoughts?

Also, despite the suspension failing, it’s the best truck I’ve ever driven and still wouldn’t trade it for any other vehicle.

Last edited: Nov 9, 2024

Air Suspension Failure; Opportunity to redesign it?

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