Ford Transit Custom Rear Door Guard

Symptoms of fault

Low security is a concern when storing valuable items inside your van.

The problem

The OEM door locking mechanism is easily bypassed by criminals.

It is very common for criminials to attempt break-ins on these vans by drilling a hole through the side door to access the internal mechanisms of the lock and open the door, this being able to take whatever is stored in the back of the van. If your van has been broken into you would be required to replace the whole door, which can often prove expensive and time consuming, especially if you need to respray the new door.

A common deterrent against criminals would be an alarm system, however the alarm will only be triggered once the criminals are already inside of the van. Having a visible guard on show will send a message to any prospecting criminals.

Our solution

This X8R kit contains everything you need to repair a past break-in, as well as protect it from future attacks.

Rather than replace your door or install an expensive alarm system, install the X8R Door Lock Shield Kit. This comprehensive kit will deter theives from breaking into your vehicle by adding two extra layers of protection to your door.

Our external and internal shields are made from 2.5mm stainless steel, which is over twice the thickness of the skin of the OEM doors. The shields also come with a closed cell foam gasket which sits flush between the door & the exterior shield, creating a water-tight protective barrier to prevent rust and corrosion.

Vehicles affected

Ford Custom 2012 onwards

You will receive

1 x Rear door brushed stainless steel exterior shield

1 x X8R green powder coated stainless steel interior shield

1 x Paper template

1 x Closed cell foam gasket

10 x Nyloc nuts

10 x Washers

or this installation you will need the following:

• Small Drill - used for drilling pilot holes.
• 8mm Drill Bit - used for opening up the pilot holes.
• 10mm Spanner or Socket - for installing the guard.
• Electric Drill - for cutting holes in the panel.
• Center Punch - for marking the holes out.
• Rule - for measuring the position of the template.
• Scissors - for cutting out the template.
• Masking Tape - for securing template to door.

Use some grease and dab it around the area pictured, place the template around the rear handle as shown.

Once you are happy with the placement of the template use masking tape to secure it.

Check the inner skin of the door to check that drilling in these locations will not damage any interior components.

Using a center punch, align the tip to the exact center of the points marked on the template, if you do not have a punch then you can use a screw bit and a hammer.

Using a 3mm drill bit, drill pilot holes on each center punch mark that you have made.

When you have drilled the first pilot holes, you can open them up to 9mm to allow the studs on the guard to pass through.

Remove the template and offer up the guard to the door. Check that the guard fits snuggly in the drilled holes.

Clean the door of any swarf from drilling.

Use a paint pen or touch-up kit and go over all of the drilled holes. This will prevent rust. If your vehicle has been broken into and has a hole drilled by thieves, ensure that this has also been touched up.

Take a good quality wax oil and spray over the holes, this adds another layer of protection against rust.

Place the foam gasket over the door guard and install it into the drilled holes.

Fit 4 of the stainless steel washers over the outer-most studs, following by tightening the Nyloc nuts over the top. Do not overtighten them as this may cause the studs to snap. You want to make sure the foam gasket is gentle pressed against the door edge like shown in the photo.

Rotate the interior guard clockwise and fit in the inside of the door frame, sliding it over the studs from the exterior guard. The best way to fit it is ensure that the studs are not fully pressed in the drilled holes until the green guard has been placed into the correct position.

Place the washers over the studs. Hand-tighten the Nyloc nuts over all the studs then use a 10mm spanner to tighten them until the entire door guard is sitting flush with the door, do not overtighten the nuts as this may cause the studs to snap.

This completes the repair. If you need any further guidance on this install or would like to purchase the parts shown please call us on +44 01843 446643 or email us at sales@x8r.co.uk. Please also check out our instruction guide on YouTube. www.x8r.co.uk Installation is carried out at installers risk, if unsure please contact us or a professional, X8R Ltd cannot be held responsible for any adverse result of installing this product or any injuries caused by install, if in doubt ask a professional. All images and texts are copyright X8R Ltd 2023.