Rivian R1S Mod Success: Shifting Rear Camera for Spare Tire Rack

Rivian R1T Rear Dampener Replaced: Not My Best Rivian Experience

Vincent · 2025-01-15T16:30:42+00:00

Just last month, I dropped off my R1T off at the service center for a winter tire replacement and the SC called back to say that I will need rear dampeners replaced on both sides. Unfortunately, I am at a total of 63k miles, which is past the warranty of 60k miles - passed last month. They quoted me for $4000 for replacement of both rear dampeners. So it left me wondering if I have any recourse, being so close to warranty or if I'm just SOL. The SC did reached out to the regional manager to see if it could be covered under warranty and was 'denied'. I won't lie, it was really frustrating since cause it didn't seem like an issue that was caused by anything I did. I looked up some online articles, hoping to see if anyone has had a similar issue and could provide some guidance but unfortunately, I couldn't see any helpful article online. Eventually, I paid the $4000 to have my truck fixed. It was painful having to spend such a huge amount but I felt like I was left with no choice. Not my best Rivian experience so far but I guess it's all part of the learning process. Was extremely busy that period so I couldn't take pictures of my R1T. I'll ask the SC centre if they took any photos of the truck and share them on my page.

Rivian Mom

Active Wheeler

May 14, 2025

Last Saturday, I thought about making a little change to my R1S to accommodate my spare tire rack. The change I made was I shifted the rear camera on my Rivian R1S to make room for my new swing-out spare tire rack.

I was a bit nervous it wouldn't turn out well, but to my surprise, it did. The Driver Assist System didn’t blink, even when I unhooked the camera. Honestly, it went so well I was done quicker than I thought.

The whole thing was not the headache I had feared. The camera’s new position works great, and the tire rack fits perfectly. I was worried about messing something up, but it all clicked into place without a hitch. I’m stoked with how it turned out and glad there weren't any troubles.

Rivian R1S Mod Success: Shifting Rear Camera for Spare Tire Rack

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