Reply With QuoteI've got the APT one fitted, was all pretty easy, excellent quality, fairly sure it was the best priced at the time.
TopicToaster
SubscriberLooking at getting an aftermarket instrument binnacle support to replace the broken crappy plastic one.
Both Raptor and APT Fabrications make them, and for a similar price.
Any comments on quality and fit of either brand from those of you that already have them fitted?
Any other manufacturers??
Steve
1985 County - Isuzu 4bd1 with HX30W turbo, LT95, 255/85-16 KM2's
1988 120 with rust and potential
1999 300tdi 130 single cab - "stock as bro"
2003 D2a Td5 - the boss's daily drive
ChatterBox
I've got the APT one fitted, was all pretty easy, excellent quality, fairly sure it was the best priced at the time.
98 Harvey the tractor - 300 tdi Defender Wagon
84 Alfetta GTV
Master
Hi Steve,
I don't own one of those, but talk to Ben at APT as he is a fellow Defender owner and a member of the Land Rover Owners Club of Brisbane.
He is easy to talk to and has lots of information.
Richard
Wizard
SubscriberHi Steve, I have the Raptor one fitted.
Well made, easy to fit and peace of mind on those corrugations.
Cheers,
Paul.
Paul.
77 series3 (sold)
95 300Tdi Ute (sold)
2003 XTREME Td5
I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
Master
I bought a Raptor one quite a while back, plus a new instrument panel. Both original parts in my County were totally shot and held together with about a dozen makeshift repairs. The Raptor part went in easily and the new instrument panel fitted no problems.
Having said that, I've just installed one of Ben's steering guards (APT) and it fits well. I've no reason to believe his stuff wouldn't be just as good as the Raptor support.
TopicToaster
SubscriberThanks all. Think I'll support local and buy the APT one.
Steve
1985 County - Isuzu 4bd1 with HX30W turbo, LT95, 255/85-16 KM2's
1988 120 with rust and potential
1999 300tdi 130 single cab - "stock as bro"
2003 D2a Td5 - the boss's daily drive
Swaggie
Anyone got photos and where are these people?
URSUSMAJOR
TopicToaster
SubscriberAPT Fabrications:Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm
APT Fabrication for Land Rover parts - Binnacle mount
Raptor:
Defender & S111 Binnacle Mount
Steve
1985 County - Isuzu 4bd1 with HX30W turbo, LT95, 255/85-16 KM2's
1988 120 with rust and potential
1999 300tdi 130 single cab - "stock as bro"
2003 D2a Td5 - the boss's daily drive
Swaggie
Thanks, steveG, but what I had hoped to find was a metal binnacle. The County already has a steel binnacle mount. The plastic binnacles only seem to last a couple of years before breaking up.
URSUSMAJOR
ChatterBox
I'm not so sure... If we're talking about the bracket that joins the binnacle cluster to the dash structure, then mine is definitely plastic....and broken. As a result this thread has been quite helpful! I might end up with an APT bracket as well.
There's possible confusion with the heater vent on the right side tho. I think that forms part of the mount bracket maybe? Which is plastic, however the vent structure might screw into a steel bracket.
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