APT Rocksliders - options - need help please.

[Aussie Jeepster]

I'm about to pull the pin on a pair of APT rock sliders for my D3.
I know others have had "mods" done to them before buying to suit individual needs.
I have a vertically challenged partner and i'm looking for these sliders to not only offer some protection off road, but to give her a step up into the truck.
A "friend" took us for a ride in his brand new Land Cruiser and it had running boards, so I've been told what a great idea they are!!!!!!!!!
Is there an option, or have others had changes made, to use the APT units as a "step" or running board type thing????
I'll talk to APT next week, but thought I'd ask for some options/opinions from my learned brethren.

[Jkwark]

On my D4 I just added grip tape I bought from Bunnings to my APT sliders:

Croc Grip 5m x 48mm Black Anti-Slip Tape | Bunnings Warehouse (https://www.bunnings.com.au/croc-grip-5m-x-48mm-black-anti-slip-tape_p3961716)

When the door is open the bars project out far enough that this combo works a treat for making it into a step without being just the slippery powder coating, esp when wet.

I also bought the tape roller from the same section to help apply it well without bubbles. So far been on my car for 2.5 years through all weather and trips to Pilbara. Still good as new.

Sorry for torchlight photos, but hopefully you get the idea...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200708/c07884bf6f76e850be17b48142a3042c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200708/56e370835cffa60b8107fffc0c501837.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200708/34f41452eebfb381945278e3e9a21a07.jpg

[LRD414]

Is there an option, or have others had changes made, to use the APT units as a "step" or running board type thing????
APT now offers a step insert for the top surface, which looks pretty good and makes a very useful flat step like surface.
Mine sliders are the same as above but without the grip tape and my wife finds that fine for getting in, although no doubt the insert is even better.
Check with APT, it may be feasible to buy without and see how that goes, then purchase the inserts later if a better step is required.

Cheers,
Scott

[John_D4]

FYI, PCB sell those sliders. I saw a set for a D4 on the floor a week or 2 ago

[Naps]

The APT rock sliders now come with a step insert which my wife finds useful...which is always a good thing! The install is straight forward and Ben has some pretty informative install videos on the APT website.

Naps

[John_D4]

I'm about to pull the pin on a pair of APT rock sliders for my D3.
I know others have had "mods" done to them before buying to suit individual needs.
I have a vertically challenged partner and i'm looking for these sliders to not only offer some protection off road, but to give her a step up into the truck.
A "friend" took us for a ride in his brand new Land Cruiser and it had running boards, so I've been told what a great idea they are!!!!!!!!!
Is there an option, or have others had changes made, to use the APT units as a "step" or running board type thing????
I'll talk to APT next week, but thought I'd ask for some options/opinions from my learned brethren.

Curious, what did you end up doing?

[Aussie Jeepster]

Ministry of Finance is still deciding on budget allocations! In other words, it's on hold (temporarily!)
Alan

[Sjcunn]

I've tried giving them money, they don't answer the phone or respond to email.

[OldGuy]

I contacted APT and they pointed me to their Vic distributor. Contacted them and very helpful, although the next week or so will tell when delivery is expected

[Naps]

These are the new APT sliders with the step infill.... which I also picked up from the Vic supplier @ Rova Range in East Bentleigh. SWMBO uses them as a step without any problems.

163740

Pretty straight forward to install.

163742
Remove the yellow lugs and the sealed threaded holes (just follow the instructions / APT video).

163741
The only issue I had was that I had to tap out the thread on the rear bolt holes either side ?? not sure why I couldn't get the bolts to start in these particularly, but a quick few turns of the tap and all was good.

[gavinwibrow]

I contacted APT and they pointed me to their Vic distributor. Contacted them and very helpful, although the next week or so will tell when delivery is expected

So, are we talking fully new versions, or retrofitting the top section to existing?

[OldGuy]

I am buying new. To be honest I did not ask about the step infill, the rock sliders and some underbody protection bits are supposed to be in this week so time will tell. Getting bits and pieces shipped and delivered seems a bit hit and miss in good old Melbourne at the moment 😷

[loanrangie]

So do they fit using existing threaded holes and they are there on a D3 as well ?

[Aussie Jeepster]

So do they fit using existing threaded holes and they are there on a D3 as well ?

According to their online video, it's an easy install into existing holes.