GOAT Fabrication Rock Sliders for Rivian R1S

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.

Rivian Blue

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Dec 13, 2024

I've been following GOAT Fab (used to be ACE Engineering before they sold the company) on sliders for my R1S and I know the market is pretty flooded with them right now, but it was nice to have some input on the end result here, and they have been great to work with. Only have a slider on the driver's side so far, just pulled out of their shop a little bit ago. Haven't taken any measurements or anything yet.

Paint was still drying when I pulled my vehicle out of their shop so I haven't stood on them yet, but they look really solid. Close enough to the body that I can step over them to get in when the R1S is kneeled, but out far enough that they should deflect pretty much anything.

Top plates are going to be optional. Not sure if they have a price point yet. Still need to figure out what to do about the plastic underbody pieces.

Tubing they are using is 2" .134 wall like the rest of their products. Said the one side was 48 lbs.

My R1S ground clearance has always been somewhat inconsistent, but I'm measuring about 13 3/4" in Highest and 9" in lowest. Definitely some loss of clearance but I'd rather that than end up not being able to open a door due to something getting bent. For anyone who wants to know more about them, feel free to go to their website via the link below

GOAT Rivian R1T Step Sliders

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