Three inches of lift in every ride-height mode, with the Rivian's air suspension still doing everything it did from the factory. Direct Current Engineering spent more than a year developing and testing this system on-road and off-road, with one goal: an OE-quality lift with minimal compromise that still fits in a residential garage.
Now available for Gen 1 R1S Quad Motor and R1T Quad Motor with the fabricated front subframe. Gen 2 and cast front subframe support are coming soon.
Rivian R1SRivian R1T
Ride height
Every ride mode, three inches higher
The Rivian lets you choose a ride height from the infotainment screen. The DCE Lift System keeps every one of those modes. It raises each mode by 3 inches and doesn't reduce the air suspension's travel.
Tire wear, component life, ground clearance and range were all priorities through development. We tried several approaches before settling on the final design.
+3"every ride mode
36"tire fitment
Quad MotorR1S and R1T, Gen 1
Engineering
New adjustable upper control arms
This is a complete engineered system, not a bolt-on block kit. We engineered a new set of adjustable upper control arms that keep stock-like geometry at the spindle and wheel camber. They also keep the factory ride-height sensor in its stock position, so the gap between each ride mode stays the same. The arms pivot on race-inspired FK uniballs and rod ends.
FrontRear
Materials
Built to last off-road
Every component in the kit is powder-coated steel, powder-coated or hard-anodized aluminum, or stainless steel, so the system holds up to mud, water, road salt and years of use.
Powder coatedsteel and aluminum
Hard anodizedaluminum
Stainlesssteel
Protection
More clearance and armor where it counts
The lift raises the entire battery 3 inches higher off the ground and adds 3 inches of clearance to the approach angle. That means more room before you high-center on the most important and most expensive part of the vehicle, and that's before counting the extra height a larger tire adds. The kit also includes dedicated skid plates that replace the factory plates over the drive-motor subframes, and they're designed to fit the factory front and rear bumpers and aprons. Just like our other Rivian skid plates, the main plates are 1/4-inch 5052-H32 aluminum, with an 11-gauge (0.120") cold-rolled steel plate over the differential/motor for maximum impact resistance where it matters most. Everything is finished in a textured black powder coat. They're stronger than stock but still lightweight, and they're angled to deflect hits from rocks and obstacles.
Tires
Room for bigger tires
The added clearance fits a 36" tire, and a bigger tire adds even more clearance on top of the lift. A 37" tire fits with trimming, in Standard and higher ride modes only.
Installed
On a Rivian R1T
Key features
+3" lift in every factory ride-height mode
Full air-suspension function and travel retained
New adjustable upper control arms that keep stock-like geometry and camber
Race-inspired FK uniballs and rod ends
Every component is powder-coated steel, powder-coated or hard-anodized aluminum, or stainless steel
Factory ride-height sensor stays in its stock position
Entire battery sits 3" higher off the ground, plus 3" more approach-angle clearance, before larger tires
Dedicated skid plates included: 1/4" 5052-H32 aluminum main plates and an 11-gauge steel differential/motor plate, textured black powder coat
Skid plates fit the factory front and rear bumpers and aprons
Fits 36" tires; 37" with trimming in Standard and higher ride modes only
Fits in a residential garage
Designed and made in the USA by Direct Current Engineering
What's included
Adjustable upper control arms with race-inspired FK uniballs and rod ends
Gen 1 Rivian R1S Quad Motor and R1T Quad Motor with the fabricated front subframe. Gen 2 and cast front subframe support are coming soon, along with other Rivian configurations.
Installation
Installation requires a bleed of the factory suspension hydraulic system, which takes Rivian service equipment. Have it done at a Rivian Service Center or one of the many Rivian-certified body shops that have the right equipment.
Installation FAQ
Before you install
How long does installation take?
Plan on 16 to 20 hours for a first install, depending on experience. That doesn't include bleeding and refilling the factory suspension hydraulic system, which is done separately (see below).
What tools do I need?
A vehicle lift, a subframe jack, and complete wrench and socket sets. The hydraulic bleed also takes Rivian service equipment, so that step is done at a Rivian Service Center or a Rivian-certified body shop.
Is an alignment required?
Yes. Get a full alignment after installation. The adjustable upper control arms let the shop dial camber back to stock-like settings.
Can I install it myself?
An experienced installer with a lift and a subframe jack can do the mechanical install. The suspension hydraulic bleed needs Rivian service equipment, so plan for a Rivian Service Center or a Rivian-certified body shop to finish that step, and an alignment shop afterward.
What's in the box?
Everything shown in the product photos, plus the dedicated skid plates:
Adjustable upper control arms with FK uniballs and rod ends
The kit ships in two boxes. Contents are the same for the R1S and the R1T.
Which Rivians does it fit?
Gen 1 R1S Quad Motor and R1T Quad Motor with the fabricated front subframe. Gen 2 and cast front subframe support are coming soon, along with other Rivian configurations.
Do I keep my ride-height modes?
Yes. The kit adds 3" in every factory ride-height mode, keeps full air-suspension function and travel, and the factory ride-height sensor stays in its stock position.
What tire size fits?
36" tires fit. 37" tires fit with trimming, in Standard and higher ride modes only.
What does the warranty cover?
The warranty covers parts supplied by Direct Current Engineering against defects in manufacturing.
Designed and made in the USA by Direct Current Engineering. Not the easy way, but the only way to build components like these.
