Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Link to purchase item: x8r.co.uk/ford-transit-side-door-guard.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=analytics
Symptoms of fault
If you have already had a break-in attempt made on your van then it is likely you will have a hole drilled in the door of your vehicle, this is done to allow criminals to reach inside and simply unlock your van from the internal mechanism.
The problem
The OEM door locking mechanism is easily bypassed by criminals.
It is very common for criminals 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, thus 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 thieves from breaking into your vehicle by adding two extra layers of protection to your door. Our kit is also suitable if your van has been previously drilled in to.
Our external and internal shields are both made from 2.5mm stainless steel. Adding 5mm stainless steel protection, the skin of most OEM doors is little over 1mm thick!
Our shields 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.
CNC bent to accurately match the contours of the door.
Template included to allow accurate drilling and easier install. Please also check out our comprehensive instruction document and install video.
High quality brushed stainless steel finish.
Vehicles affected
Ford Transit MK8 2014 onwards
Our kit will fit all wheelbase and roof heights of the Ford Transit MK8 range
Please note that this kit is only applicable for the left hand door (near side)
You will receive
1 x Left hand door brushed stainless steel exterior protective shield
1 x X8R green powder coated stainless steel interior protective shield
1 x Closed cell foam gasket
1 x Paper template
11 x Stainless Steel Nyloc nuts
11 x Stainless Steel washers
Link to purchase item: x8r.co.uk/ford-transit-side-door-guard.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=analytics
Symptoms of fault
If you have already had a break-in attempt made on your van then it is likely you will have a hole drilled in the door of your vehicle, this is done to allow criminals to reach inside and simply unlock your van from the internal mechanism.
The problem
The OEM door locking mechanism is easily bypassed by criminals.
It is very common for criminals 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, thus 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 thieves from breaking into your vehicle by adding two extra layers of protection to your door. Our kit is also suitable if your van has been previously drilled in to.
Our external and internal shields are both made from 2.5mm stainless steel. Adding 5mm stainless steel protection, the skin of most OEM doors is little over 1mm thick!
Our shields 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.
CNC bent to accurately match the contours of the door.
Template included to allow accurate drilling and easier install. Please also check out our comprehensive instruction document and install video.
High quality brushed stainless steel finish.
Vehicles affected
Ford Transit MK8 2014 onwards
Our kit will fit all wheelbase and roof heights of the Ford Transit MK8 range
Please note that this kit is only applicable for the left hand door (near side)
You will receive
1 x Left hand door brushed stainless steel exterior protective shield
1 x X8R green powder coated stainless steel interior protective shield
1 x Closed cell foam gasket
1 x Paper template
11 x Stainless Steel Nyloc nuts
11 x Stainless Steel washers
