TransporterTim
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So it's not a kit you can buy from VW? Only on the forum shop?
Stolen Spare Wheel
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I've only ever seen aftermarket ones @TransporterTim I got the one from the shop and it wasy easy to fit and seems good so far.
They are just a standard bolt from stock . I have one of these Genuine VW Spare Wheel Locking Bolt and Anti Theft Security Shroud For Added Protection
Thanks for that. I bought the shroud thinking it would already have the locking bolt. Alas, I need to buy a locking bolt. It amazes me that it's not standard. Do you know the length of the bolt?
As above 
mine is still in the box , van is never out of my sight so not much chance of it being nicked really 
mine is still in the box , van is never out of my sight so not much chance of it being nicked really sorry for the dumb question but does the shops locking bolt replace the bolt that's there or go in the other hole next to it. I have a steel 16in spare on my highline t6 and the bolt in there is approx 70mm but the hole next to it isflush up against the thread.
I can post a picture if it helps. but from looking this spare has never moved and the van is only 8mnths old with 7k on it.
I can post a picture if it helps. but from looking this spare has never moved and the van is only 8mnths old with 7k on it.
The spare wheel carrier has two bolts; One is removable and this is the one you replace with the locking bolt the other lowers the carrier and then stops.
thanks for the quick replies, it looks like mine is missing ! brilliant. glad I asked.
Ok from looking at it the carrier is touching the threaded section of the chassis, therefore I think I need to order the short one.
thanks everyone
Ok from looking at it the carrier is touching the threaded section of the chassis, therefore I think I need to order the short one.
thanks everyone
its missing so I can't check.
looking at the below ebay link, it states
"This lock is used in conjunction with the bolt that holds the spare wheel cage in place it does not replace this but sits along side in the second threaded hole."
ZGB701071592E - Anti-Theft Spare Wheel Lock VW T4 T5 2003-2015 VW T6 2015 on | eBay
which suggests the 2nd one in the threaded hole is missing, like mine is
thanks
looking at the below ebay link, it states
"This lock is used in conjunction with the bolt that holds the spare wheel cage in place it does not replace this but sits along side in the second threaded hole."
ZGB701071592E - Anti-Theft Spare Wheel Lock VW T4 T5 2003-2015 VW T6 2015 on | eBay
which suggests the 2nd one in the threaded hole is missing, like mine is
thanks
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@PJfamilyguy , thats the same part number thats on the packaging my locking nut came with, which was supplied by VW when I bought the vehicle.
I did wonder if the spare wheels got pinched off these vans, as they are so obvious from behind.
I purchased 5 alloys, to use 1 as a spare (OCD, and couldn't bare the thought of an odd wheel if I got a flat)
Anyway, i'm going to remove the spare and the fixings this weekend, if it doesn't leave a huge gaping gap from the rear, and look odd.
The chippy that's currently custom boarding my van out, has allowed for a space inside the rear of the van for my spare alloy, so it will live in there, with a proper jack.
I purchased 5 alloys, to use 1 as a spare (OCD, and couldn't bare the thought of an odd wheel if I got a flat)
Anyway, i'm going to remove the spare and the fixings this weekend, if it doesn't leave a huge gaping gap from the rear, and look odd.
The chippy that's currently custom boarding my van out, has allowed for a space inside the rear of the van for my spare alloy, so it will live in there, with a proper jack.
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