Rivian R1T DIY Replacement Torch

Replacing my R1S Spare Tire (and Kit)

Rivian Mom · 2025-03-08T18:49:39+00:00

Last week, we got the full-size spare tire installed, including the kit. 3 days ago, I got an alert that the driver's size front tire was a little low on air. I aired it back up using the built-in compressor but it kept leaking slowly (~4psi in 12 hours). When we got it jacked up, I saw a little screw just trying to get by. A couple things to note on the process: • The instructions in the tow manual or in-truck manual are excellent and detailed. You are not too manly to read them—take the time and read them to save yourself any grief. I like that they remind you to lower the suspension before removing the spare & kit, then raise it to change it, along with a bunch of other small tips. • Don't forget to completely remove the long bolt holding the tire and jack kit down (which is also explained in the manual)—this takes only a second, and you won't have to worry about damaging the tire. It also makes removing the nearly 100lb tire much easier, as you can just pivot it upright and roll it out of the well. The hex head to remove it is molded into the threaded piece. • If you don't have the manual on you (and once jacked, you can't get back in the cab to read the onboard one), there's a QRCode on the jack and other components you can scan with your phone. This takes you directly to the tow guide PDF—this is an awesome idea, someone should get a bonus for it. • At least for the front wheel, you have to raise the jack almost all the way up to truly get the wheel off the ground. • You have to swap the center cap from the flat tire to the replacement tire. It's not a big deal, though, and can easily be done after everything else. But you probably can't remove that center cap easily while the tire is mounted. • The kit isn't half bad. It was a little hard work, but overall, nothing unbearable since I was in the garage in the shade. Here's some photos of what everything looks like. The tire is off getting patched, but should be an easy fix.

Vincent

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Wednesday at 5:54 PM

My salvaged R1T had the handy flashlight in the door pillaged (along with the camp speaker, first aid kit, and some other standard stuff).

I just couldn't stomach $175 to replace a simple flashlight, so I worked up a 3d printed adapter that fits that catch mechanism in the door. Epoxied on to an inexpensive Harbor Freight flashlight, that just happened to be a perfect fit. Kind of eyeballed the shape looking at photos of the Rivian one.

100 lumens dimmer and doesn't charge in the door, but also $150 cheaper. Adjustable zoom allows a wide or narrow light. The adapter is actually 2 pieces, allowing one to push the activation button at the end of the torch.

I have another one I'm working on that is more functional (brighter, multi-color, strobing, power bank, rechargeable) and I think looks a little nicer. Might set up a fab to make available for purchase if others are interested.

Rivian R1T DIY Replacement Torch

Vincent

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