The Rivian R1 is the perfect vehicle to tackle the outdoors. It's high ground clearance and individual wheel control enable it to navigate rocky terrain with ease. Even the most capable vehicles and drivers, however, can get hung-up on rocks and logs, which can result serious rocker panel damage or worse. Rock sliders help guard against this off-road hazard to keep your truck protected.
Unsatisfied with current Rivian offerings, a team of early owners and longtime off-roaders assembled to engineer the strongest rock slider on the market that can serve as an R1S running board, yet stand up to even the most punishing abuse. What they arrived at is the latest product from Megawatt™ performance products.
Make no mistake, this product is a rock slider first with the added benefit of serving as a convenient Rivian step. Given the weight of the Rivian R1S, and the potential for extreme forces while off-roading, we felt a purpose-built protection solution be crafted first. Only then could added features like a running board step be added.
The Rivian R1S has a curb weight of almost 7,100 lbs. That is close the weight of a Dodge RAM 3500 MegaCab. As such, we used proven slider methods for vehicles like these to benchmark the Megawatt™ Rivian R1S rock slider. We then adapted this formula to fit the lines and unique architecture of the Rivian. The result is not only a rock solid, highly functional slider, but a side-step that looks great.
Note:
- This product is forecasted to begin shipping 12/07/2024
- This product fits 2025 and newer R1S vehicles only
Wheel-to-wheel Coverage
Megawatt™ Performance Rock sliders offer more tire-to-tire coverage than any other Rivian slider. Compare real-world pictures of the competition and you'll see up 6-inches difference on either end!
Functional Kick-out
These sliders offer a unique functional kick-out (that curve that juts out before the rear wheel). This protective feature pushes obstactles away if your rear tire slips, which ensures that boulder goes out instead of up the side of your truck.
Craftsmanship
Our steel is laser cut and our fabricators have decades of experience. We also only utilize TIG welding. Why is that important? Poor quality welds, such as beads that are fat, insistent, and/or resemble toothpaste, are inferior in both strength and aesthetic. TIG welding, while more labor intensive than MIG, provides a stronger, more precise weld.
Made in America
Each pair of Megawatt™ Performance Rock Sliders is hand-made in Phoenix, AZ. (That's Paul!)
CONSTRUCTION
100% DOM (drawn over mandrel) USA steel
Main slider:
- 2" diameter box steel
- .188" thickness
Rub rail:
- 1.75" diamter tube steel
- .120" thickness
Mounting brackets:
- .125" plate
Weight:
- Approximately 65 pounds per side
FINISH
Each slider is enveloped in flat black via a unique four-stage process.
- Each slider and its top plate is coated in primer.
- Top plates are welded to the slider
- Assembled sliders are powder coated in a high-heat oven
- A probe is inserted and run the length of the tube to coat the inside with paint
We realize this might sound like a lot of work to coat a piece of metal. (It is)! However, this process ensures maximum coverage, which in-turn improves corrosion resistance and longevity.
A large step above the competition
"I have been in the fabrication business for over 38 years. From the design, to the welds, the Megawatt Sliders are a large step above the competition."
TLDR They are awesome! 10/10!
I just returned from a overland trip with friends and got a chance to really test the megawatt rock sliders. Thanks again for putting out a great rock slider!