Thread: APT Rocksliders - D3

Definitely get the tread plate IMHO. I have another "supplier's" one without and I am going to rip them off and replace with APT ones (with tread plates) they annoy me so much.

The risk of slipping off is very real if you use them as steps, esp if wet/dirty. Plus mud and stones just spray right through the gaps otherwise.

But mine will be alloy again, not steel. I'll happily give up a small amount of potential performance (that I shouldn't ever need) for a massive weight save.

... and Ben at APT will custom just about anything if you ask nicely so think about what you'd like them to do and go from there regarding final spec. He's a top bloke. Can't go wrong there.

Originally Posted by DiscoClax

Definitely get the tread plate IMHO. I have another "supplier's" one without and I am going to rip them off and replace with APT ones (with tread plates) they annoy me so much.

The risk of slipping off is very real if you use them as steps, esp if wet/dirty. Plus mud and stones just spray right through the gaps otherwise.

But mine will be alloy again, not steel. I'll happily give up a small amount of potential performance (that I shouldn't ever need) for a massive weight save.

I hear what you say on the treadplate - thanks. Do APT make the sliders in alloy?

Originally Posted by Aussie Jeepster

I hear what you say on the treadplate - thanks. Do APT make the sliders in alloy?

Ben indicated he'd be happy to build me a set in alloy, but needed to look into it properly to confirm. He's made a few things for me in the past in alloy instead of steel. Just ask I've got an RRS so it'll be a custom either way as he hasn't got an off the shelf available for mine. Yours should be a lot easier.

Ive got some non APT sliders and the bar was as slippery as hell as any powder-coated bar would be. Having bought them my only option was to try a complete strip of 3M tread tape on the top face. The tape is 25mm wide and rough on top and been on 2 years and I have been every where and the tape hasn’t moved at all. I step on it every time and i haven’t slipped yet. Its survived many pressure cleans as well.
however if you can design it out before hand then better for sure. The bars are a great looking and practical mod.

Originally Posted by Aussie Jeepster

I hear what you say on the treadplate - thanks. Do APT make the sliders in alloy?

To get even close to the strength of the steel ones an alloy one will be twice as thick and only save around 3kg per side.

They will cost a shed load more, and once damaged will be a write-off item.

I bought a set for my D4 from APT. Couldn't be happier. They fit perfectly with everything supplied.

It may not look like it in some photos but they have plates on the bottom that prevent stones flying up.

For the tubes, I too used tread tape from Bunnings. Mines about 1.5 inches wide and I cut to fit. I also bought one of the small rollers to apply it and get the air bubbles out. Has worked a treat, surviving far too many high pressure cleans over two years and only just starting to show some wear...

Either way, I bought a roll of it so have plenty more for when I need to replace any.

I've added pics at open driver's door and closed back door.

Joof

Ben at APT has done sliders with top tread plates also.

Just give him a call.