APT Fabrications

[DefenderSte]

Im looking at a steering guard from the above named company. Just a question as I'm very new to buying bits and pieces for my truck.....:D


Has anybody on here had any dealings with them, are they a reputable company and is it good quality kit...?

Thanks in advance for you help and advice

Cheers....:D:D

[incisor]

excellent to deal with and their products are great..

you wont go wrong...

[Phil B]

I have only used them once but would do so again without hesitation.
Great service, good product and quick delivery.

[tonyci]

Ben (APT) is great to deal with,very helpful and the products are great.
I will definitely use his products again.
Cheers
Tony

[kogvos]

I've bought more APT than Defender it would seem. Highly recommended from my side.

[seaweed]

Presently purchasing J W Speaker headlights from Ben at APT. Great customer service, returns emails immediately A 1.

[YOLO110]

Presently purchasing J W Speaker headlights from Ben at APT. Great customer service, returns emails immediately A 1.

Cool!

How much do these sell for? I have heard some good things about them! :cool:

[scarry]

He did some bar work on my sons Puma,a fantastic job,and the powder coating was way better than the powder coating on the ARB bar that was on the vehicle..

In fact we ended up eventually taking the bar off the vehicle and getting APT to sand blast and powder coat it.

He also did some bar work on a mates Pootrol,also an excellent job:)

[seaweed]

Cool!

How much do these sell for? I have heard some good things about them! :cool:
YOLO110.
Have a look at Bens website aptfabrication.com.au in the Defender parts section. Cheers

[Dave_S]

I've got one of his steering guards on my 110 County. Ben fabricated the stainless pipes for my turbo and I've put my name down for the next run of Perentie snorkels too. It's good stuff.

[DefenderSte]

A huge thanks to one and all for your replies......:D:D

I think i shall be ordering the steering and if funds will stretch diff guards too.....:D:D

[VladTepes]

APT make good stuff. I wish they still made their grilles and at a reasonable price.

[TeamFA]

Have yet to buy anything from Ben, but he did go to some effort to try and source some bits for me. Would buy from him based on his customer service attitude alone.

[DefenderSte]

Have yet to buy anything from Ben, but he did go to some effort to try and source some bits for me. Would buy from him based on his customer service attitude alone.


Yup I have to agree he has been very helphul and prompt with his replies thus far.....:D
:D

[noyakfat]

A huge thanks to one and all for your replies......:D:D

I think i shall be ordering the steering and if funds will stretch diff guards too.....:D:D

Go ahead and source all items from Ben without fear. He is one of the true gentlemen, with customer service ideals that are quite rare these days.

I have front and rear diff guards plus steering protector from APT. The items were shipped promptly, packaged very securely and of obvious sturdy construction.

Ben was 100% helpful with a few tips over the phone during my DIY fitment, and really went to the nth degree to ensure I was a happy customer. Nothing but big thumbs up from me.

Cheers,
Nige

[DefenderSte]

One that I have noticed over the years is that you can spend a fortune on advertising but nothing beats word of mouth.......:D:D


Thanks again for all your advice.....:cool:

[DefenderSte]

Spoke to Ben today and parts ordered and yes he seems a very nice chap and very knowledgable too and yes as already nemtioned his customer service is top notch and he genuinely seemed very surprised and pleased that his firm had been reccommended by several of you fine prople on here....:D:D

I look forward to the items being delivered more than likely after ive been robbed on import duty......:eek::eek:

[Primalanton]

Yes, I too ordered guards from Ben. I wanted something different - I want mine to stand out & liven up the boring white truck - mentioned to Ben that I would like mine a bright yellow colour. "No worries" says Ben. We will do that and get them to you next week! Amazing!

[Paultan]

A huge thanks to one and all for your replies......:D:D

I think i shall be ordering the steering and if funds will stretch diff guards too.....:D:D

I bought a snorkel for my Perentie. It's brilliant, easy to fix, and Ben was helpful with any questions I had.

Had no problems having it shipped to NZ either!

:TakeABow:

[Wolfman_TWP]

I received my items from Ben (APT) this morning.. Steering Guard, Front & Rear Diff Sliders, and Rear Fuel Tank Guard.. (All under body Armor)

Wolf

[DefenderSte]

I bought a snorkel for my Perentie. It's brilliant, easy to fix, and Ben was helpful with any questions I had.

Had no problems having it shipped to NZ either!

:TakeABow:


Email recieved items on route..... get in there....:D:D


Paul just wondering if you got stung on import duty and if so how much just out of interest....

[DefenderSte]

Yes, I too ordered guards from Ben. I wanted something different - I want mine to stand out & liven up the boring white truck - mentioned to Ben that I would like mine a bright yellow colour. "No worries" says Ben. We will do that and get them to you next week! Amazing!



Bugger never thought of that but what a great idea......:D
:D

[AndyG]

Yes great product, and a nice bloke. Clancy is even on his Facebook page.;)

[Primalanton]

Regarding the yellow diff guards. Yes, I think it will tart up the truck a bit but more importantly draw attention to an excellent Australian made product! Just a little bit of differentiation so people will recognise them as APT.:):o

[Paultan]

Email recieved items on route..... get in there....:D:D


Paul just wondering if you got stung on import duty and if so how much just out of interest....

The taxman certainly got his quota, but i cant remember how much. I think it was just GST. Will try to hunt down the paperwork.

[DefenderSte]

The taxman certainly got his quota, but i cant remember how much. I think it was just GST. Will try to hunt down the paperwork.


Thanks matie much appreciated but if not a ball part figure would be ok........:D

[Wheatos]

I have ordered a number of accessories through the dealer for my new 110. This includes the APT steering guard, APT front diff guard and APT rear diff guard, as well as the Rijidij rear wheel carrier and Mulgo bumperettes.

Yesterday I picked up the truck, and none of these items were fitted (or available). They said Opposite Lock supply and fit these for the dealer, but have some excuse as to not being able to source them, despite having the car for over 3 weeks.

Given all the feedback on this forum, I find it strange that dedicated suppliers, i.e. APT, Rijidij and Mulgo, are all the reason for Opposite Lock to not have my car fitted, despite me ordering these parts with the dealer in January.

Hope other people have better luck.

[noyakfat]

I've dealt directly with Daniel (Mulgo) and Ben (APT). Both were up front with availability dates regarding the parts and freight where relevant. Both were very very helpful with advice regarding the products fitment and operation.

I've not dealt with Murray (Rijidij) but have met him at a LR event and chatted for a good while.

I'd regard all three of these fellas as top shelf blokes, with great experience and knowledge, and excellent demonstrated commitment to service. As such, I would also be very surprised if they were the reason for the delay in fitting out your vehicle.

If you were dealing with them direct, I am certain they'd tell you straight away what the likely timeframe would be.

[AndyG]

I've dealt directly with Daniel (Mulgo) and Ben (APT). Both were up front with availability dates regarding the parts and freight where relevant. Both were very very helpful with advice regarding the products fitment and operation.

I've not dealt with Murray (Rijidij) but have met him at a LR event and chatted for a good while.

I'd regard all three of these fellas as top shelf blokes, with great experience and knowledge, and excellent demonstrated commitment to service. As such, I would also be very surprised if they were the reason for the delay in fitting out your vehicle.

If you were dealing with them direct, I am certain they'd tell you straight away what the likely timeframe would be.

* 2 for all three

[PTC]

Same as above. Murray at Rijidij was the only one i had to wait for. But i was invited over to his workshop to size everything up. And he showed me the product in pieces. It was getting powder coated and put together. So i came back in a weeks time and it was there ready to be installed.

Great products and service from all 3 of them. So not sure why your Dealer was unable to get the parts sorted for you. Especially if its a new car and they want to keep their customer happy.

[DazzaTD5]

Another +1 for APT Fabrications, great gear.

Regards
Daz

[Wheatos]

Same as above. Murray at Rijidij was the only one i had to wait for. But i was invited over to his workshop to size everything up. And he showed me the product in pieces. It was getting powder coated and put together. So i came back in a weeks time and it was there ready to be installed.

Great products and service from all 3 of them. So not sure why your Dealer was unable to get the parts sorted for you. Especially if its a new car and they want to keep their customer happy.

Yes Nige and Pete.

I wonder how Murray, Ben and Daniel would feel if they were being used as the reason for poor delivery. I don't get it myself. Anyway, as this is all part of a novated lease, the leasing company is chasing the corporate sales guy hard.

[seaweed]

Presently purchasing J W Speaker headlights from Ben at APT. Great customer service, returns emails immediately A 1.
Last Friday I had the great pleasure to meet Ben when he personally delivered my headlights in extreme weather conditions and some 100 klms plus from his office. Greatly appreciated.

[Primalanton]

I would suggest that you speak to the dealer! Sounds like too many people in the chain.
It's a bit unfair for 3rd party suppliers with good reputations to be blamed for the failures of the dealer or Opposte Lock.
Maybe you should have dealt direct? :D

[aptfab]

I have ordered a number of accessories through the dealer for my new 110. This includes the APT steering guard, APT front diff guard and APT rear diff guard, as well as the Rijidij rear wheel carrier and Mulgo bumperettes.

Yesterday I picked up the truck, and none of these items were fitted (or available). They said Opposite Lock supply and fit these for the dealer, but have some excuse as to not being able to source them, despite having the car for over 3 weeks.

Given all the feedback on this forum, I find it strange that dedicated suppliers, i.e. APT, Rijidij and Mulgo, are all the reason for Opposite Lock to not have my car fitted, despite me ordering these parts with the dealer in January.

Hope other people have better luck.

Hi all
Firstly I must say a massive thanks for the feedback, without your support we wouldn't be here.
Wheatos I'm disappointed to hear your woes. I've not yet been contacted by the dealer but I have plenty of stock so supply is no worries. We have 3 possible options for getting this sorted for you -
1. I appreciate you have a pre existing relationship with the dealer. As we sell to dealers regularly, if you want to provide the dealers email address I can send them an email to get this sorted for you asap, happy to cc you into the email. I will pm you.
2. Daniel from Mulgo sells our product, he is a top bloke and is in Mortdale.
3. If you feel like a little drive up the road I'll fit it for you
Cheers Ben

[DefenderSte]

Hi all
Firstly I must say a massive thanks for the feedback, without your support we wouldn't be here.
Wheatos I'm disappointed to hear your woes. I've not yet been contacted by the dealer but I have plenty of stock so supply is no worries. We have 3 possible options for getting this sorted for you -
1. I appreciate you have a pre existing relationship with the dealer. As we sell to dealers regularly, if you want to provide the dealers email address I can send them an email to get this sorted for you asap, happy to cc you into the email. I will pm you.
2. Daniel from Mulgo sells our product, he is a top bloke and is in Mortdale.
3. If you feel like a little drive up the road I'll fit it for you
Cheers Ben



Hey Ben,

I recieved my steering guard and front and rear diff protection yesterday and im well impressed with the service as i thought it would have taken much longer to be delivered to NZ. I think in all about 10 working days brilliant.

I just need to find the time to get them fitted to my 130 now and yes I shall be using your company again......:arms:
:arms::arms:

[Wheatos]

Hi all
Firstly I must say a massive thanks for the feedback, without your support we wouldn't be here.
Wheatos I'm disappointed to hear your woes. I've not yet been contacted by the dealer but I have plenty of stock so supply is no worries. We have 3 possible options for getting this sorted for you -
1. I appreciate you have a pre existing relationship with the dealer. As we sell to dealers regularly, if you want to provide the dealers email address I can send them an email to get this sorted for you asap, happy to cc you into the email. I will pm you.
2. Daniel from Mulgo sells our product, he is a top bloke and is in Mortdale.
3. If you feel like a little drive up the road I'll fit it for you
Cheers Ben

Thank you Ben. Your response is greatly appreciated.

Before I take matters into my own hands, knowing that guys like yourself will do everything possible to ensure your customers are very happy, I'd like the people (aka, the dealer) who made a commitment to me to deliver on their promise and be held accountable.

It gives me great comfort dealing with this with your support, and it almost guarantees you have a new life long customer before I've even used your products! :twobeers:

[marting]

I am another who has no hesitation in recommending Ben or his products. I have known him for a few years now, and besides all the 'off the shelf' gear he makes he has gone out of his way on numerous occasions to help me with some more unusual work.
And, if you need anything sandblasted, etch primed and powder coated, also see Ben!
Cheers, Martin

[DefenderSte]

Having now received the products they do look better in the flesh than on Ben's site,great quality build and look very robust too......:D



Just need to find the time to get them fitted now.........:p

[Surrufus]

Are the JW Speaker led lights APT sell really worth the money?
How do they compare to the factory lights?

[aptfab]

i'm glad to hear they got there quickly and safely .. now for the fun part pls send me some pics when they are on. I would love to see your truck.. cheers Ben

[ozscott]

Ben is a great bloke. My naked sliders are still looking sweet on my grey D2 thanks Ben. Cheers

[afb]

Here are some pics my 110 with recently fitted steering guard and Speaker EVO IIs from Ben.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/756.jpg
.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/757.jpg

[Surrufus]

afb, what are the JW Speaker headlights like when driving in the dark compared to the standard lights?

[afb]

afb, what are the JW Speaker headlights like when driving in the dark compared to the standard lights?
I have posted some (poor) pictures below
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/219735-jw-speaker-8700-evo-ii-led-headlights.html

[tyreplus4x4]

Just this week purchased steering guard from Ben great price and great service Ben was very helpful

[Primalanton]

Fitted my bright yellow steering & diff guards last week. I decided to brighten the old girl up - Ben cheerfully agreed to have them powder coated a "very bright yellow".
I don't know how long they will stay clean for, but I think they look rather good!
Very happy with Ben's service and really impressed with the quality of his products!94321

94322

[cccp53]

Thank you Ben ! :BigThumb:
In red;;;

[emp]

looking at the 2" dobinsons they sell for defenders, does anyone have these or know anything about them? website has next to no info

[aptfab]

looking at the 2" dobinsons they sell for defenders, does anyone have these or know anything about them? website has next to no info

Hi Emp

There's so many coil options its best if you let me know what you have on the Defender eg bars, draws etc... and what you are trying to achieve eg tourer
Thanks for the feedback on the website, have fixed it up so there is more information.

cheers
Ben

[PAUL200]

I bought a steering, front diff and rear diff guards from APT for my Defender 130.

They managed to get the steering guard powder coated black as well (that looks cool!):)

I would strongly recommend APT products - they were very good to deal with and fit perfectly. The online instructions are also very helpful for people like me (who don't have a clue what their doing).

Paul

[Primalanton]

:o cccp53 your truck looks great - I love the colour! I think the coloured guards really enhance the vehicle. It would be good to have my bright yellow against your red (are your diff guards red also?).

[cccp53]

:o cccp53 your truck looks great - I love the colour! I think the coloured guards really enhance the vehicle. It would be good to have my bright yellow against your red (are your diff guards red also?).

Not yet , but it will ..:BigThumb:

[Landi]

Anyone have any experience with the APT winch bar? Have been looking at rijidij's bars as well but also like the look of the APT one. Anyone got it fitted? Initially I won't be mounting a winch, so mainly looking at protection without sacrificing too much in terms of approach angle and weight

[AndyG]

here you go APT winch bar & steering guard. More than happy, one reason i went for it was the ability to fit large driving lights and a winch

[komaterpillar]

Few APT items amongst the latest bunch of goodies destined for the defender

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/32.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/B18E6C50-2105-474D-BE38-4263677493FD_zpslycktwee.jpg.html)

[Landi]

here you go APT winch bar & steering guard. More than happy, one reason i went for it was the ability to fit large driving lights and a winch

Very nice. Love it. Do you have a side/profile shot of it? Just wondering if it sticks out as much as the arb and tjm ones, and affect approach angle.

[rick130]

Few APT items amongst the latest bunch of goodies destined for the defender

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/05/32.jpg (http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/komaterpillar/media/B18E6C50-2105-474D-BE38-4263677493FD_zpslycktwee.jpg.html)

OT, but your TW shaft could do with a lick of paint ! :D

I know, their painting isn't Tom's long suit.

[Icecream]

I'm really happy with the gear that I bought from APT last week, everything fitted perfectly. I kitted my 130 out with front and rear diff covers, the fuel cooler guard and steering guard. Top quality gear and in my opinion well worth the money.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/943.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150527_073139_zpszq6gwlmn.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/944.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150527_073111_zpstdrrrxas.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/943.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150527_073139_zpszq6gwlmn.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/945.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150521_154046_zpsltqdczbb.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/946.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150521_154242_zpsx80qh8i6.jpg.html)

[AndyG]

Down from PNG so being having a bit of a play with stuff while ordered away

Used an Ipad with a down loaded noise meter app, so highly unscientific.
Each test was 60 kmph in third , then 60 kmph in 4th.

Test 1 Standard Defender with everything turned off, (Radio,A/C, windows up.
38 db & 28 db, (3rd & 4th gear 60 kmph)
Test 2, NKGroup engine blanket
30 & 21 db
Test 3 Dynamat Hoodliner under the blanket
27 & 21 db
Test 4, Engine blanket & Hoodliner
27 & 21 db
So you can cut a fair bit of noise from the cab by one of these two approaches, together is better, but not by much. NKGroup works out quite expensive once freight gets involved so maybe Dynamat & Hoodliner under the bonnet would be the way to go.

Quietening the engine has now made the firewall the notable source of noise, so maybe next.

I then did some exhaust wrap to the first join, the gear box temp seems to have gone down quite dramatically, but the run to Bundaberg this w/e will be a better test. Whilst under there i see engine oil leaking from the Bell Housing :mad: and only 11000 km, so looks like an early service.

I managed to leave the cable for the camera in PNG, so so much for careful planning.

[DiscoMick]

I'm really happy with the gear that I bought from APT last week, everything fitted perfectly. I kitted my 130 out with front and rear diff covers, the fuel cooler guard and steering guard. Top quality gear and in my opinion well worth the money.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/943.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150527_073139_zpszq6gwlmn.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/944.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150527_073111_zpstdrrrxas.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/943.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150527_073139_zpszq6gwlmn.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/945.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150521_154046_zpsltqdczbb.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/06/946.jpg (http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/Dynamiteicecream/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150521_154242_zpsx80qh8i6.jpg.html)
Nice gear. Definitely on my wish list.

[Surrufus]

Do APT Fabrications do two different style Rock Sliders for the 110 Defender?

I just noticed that the one installed on the youtube video is different to the one pictured in the still photos on the same webpage.

[aptfab]

Do APT Fabrications do two different style Rock Sliders for the 110 Defender?

I just noticed that the one installed on the youtube video is different to the one pictured in the still photos on the same webpage.

Hi Surrufus

We now only have one style of Defender rock sliders - previously had two styles. It's the one in the video and we have posted updated the still photos
APT Fabrication Custom Land Rover Parts & Accessories - APT Rock Sliders | Defender 110 (http://www.aptfabrications.com.au/land-rover-rock-sliders/product/64-apt-rock-sliders-defender-110) cheers Ben

[Surrufus]

Hi Surrufus

We now only have one style of Defender rock sliders - previously had two styles. It's the one in the video and we have posted updated the still photos
APT Fabrication Custom Land Rover Parts & Accessories - APT Rock Sliders | Defender 110 (http://www.aptfabrications.com.au/land-rover-rock-sliders/product/64-apt-rock-sliders-defender-110) cheers Ben

Thanks Ben!
Do you have a photo of the Rock Sliders with the optional alloy tread plates?

[aptfab]

Thanks Ben!
Do you have a photo of the Rock Sliders with the optional alloy tread plates?

I have been looking through our picture files and can not find one. I sent a set up to Darwin a couple weeks ago and will see about getting a photo. cheers Ben

[VladTepes]

I wish APT still did their steel Defender grilles.