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Structural Straightening On Rivian Vehicles
I-CAR · March 5, 2025 · Rivian
Summary
Rivian requires that structural repairs requiring model-specific fixtures be performed by a Rivian Certified Technician on an approved frame bench system secured with at least 8 fixturing points. The OEM prohibits cold straightening on materials like aluminum extrusions, ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS), and press-hardened steel, and generally does not recommend structural pulling due to the risk of compromising advanced materials and joining methods.
What to do on the job
Do not perform structural pulling or cold straightening on aluminum extrusions, UHSS, or press-hardened steel, and ensure any fixture-based structural repairs are performed by a Rivian Certified Technician using an approved frame bench with at least 8 fixturing points.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of complete part replacement over pulling or straightening when dealing with Rivian's aluminum extrusions, UHSS, or press-hardened steel components. It can also be used to defend the line items for setup and pull on an approved frame bench system requiring a minimum of 8 fixturing points, as mandated by Rivian's official guidelines.
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