What’s A Rivian Shotgun Upright

When it comes to repair information, vehicle makers use a wide variety of terminology for replacement parts. All of the different names can be confusing, especially when repairing a variety of vehicle makes and models.

When searching for repair procedures, knowing what to look for can save valuable time. When searching Rivian, for example, some procedures for a front upper rail are called the shotgun upright (see Table 1). Having the correct repair information is essential to a proper repair process. Without vehicle maker repair information, you are potentially re-engineering the vehicle without the research into how the vehicle would react in another collision.

Rivian repair information is available at: business.rivian.com

Table 1
Rivian Part Terms Industry Part Terms
Shotgun Upright, Front Upper Rail Front Upper Rail
Front Frame Front Lower Rail
A-Pillar, Hinge Pillar A-Pillar
B-Pillar B-Pillar
Rocker Panel Outer Rocker Panel
Quarter Panel, Body Side Assembly Quarter Panel
Rear Panel, D-Pillar Rear Body Panel
Spare Tire Compartment Trunk Floor
Rear Frame Rear Rail
This table shows the terms that Rivian uses on the left and the common industry terms on the right.

For additional Rivian information, check out the Rivian OEM Information page.

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