Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Side Sliding Door:
Link to downloadable instruction guide: instructables.com/Ford-Transit-Custom-Side-Door-Guard
Link to YouTube tutorial: youtu.be/OUE_fWrqAZU
Link to purchase: x8r.co.uk/search/?cat=0&q=ford+transit+custom
Rear Barn Door:
Link to downloadable instruction guide: instructables.com/Ford-Transit-Custom-Rear-Door-Guard
Link to YouTube tutorial: youtu.be/GqSB-v3SQ2E
Link to purchase: x8r.co.uk/search/?cat=0&q=ford+transit+custom
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.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 powder coated steel. Adding 5mm 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.
Template included to allow accurate drilling and easier install. Please also check out our comprehensive instruction document and install video.
High quality matte black powder coated finish.
Vehicles affected
Ford Transit Custom 2012 Onwards
Side Sliding Door:
Link to downloadable instruction guide: instructables.com/Ford-Transit-Custom-Side-Door-Guard
Link to YouTube tutorial: youtu.be/OUE_fWrqAZU
Link to purchase: x8r.co.uk/search/?cat=0&q=ford+transit+custom
Rear Barn Door:
Link to downloadable instruction guide: instructables.com/Ford-Transit-Custom-Rear-Door-Guard
Link to YouTube tutorial: youtu.be/GqSB-v3SQ2E
Link to purchase: x8r.co.uk/search/?cat=0&q=ford+transit+custom
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.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 powder coated steel. Adding 5mm 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.
Template included to allow accurate drilling and easier install. Please also check out our comprehensive instruction document and install video.
High quality matte black powder coated finish.
Vehicles affected
Ford Transit Custom 2012 Onwards
