Spare Wheel Problem

[Retired Sailor]

It might not deter the determined thief but I have modified the spare wheel carrier by removing the hook and welding on a 40mm long extension to the hook. It needs to be angled in so that the distance between the extension and the body of the hook is 10mm. This ensures the cradle can only be released from the hook when the bolt is completely unscrewed. I've just modified my third one and it's a simple job for anyone with a hacksaw and a welding kit. Your local friendly blacksmith perhaps.

 

I am amazed that Citroen can't introduce this simple mod but considering they can't even get the basics right, I'm not surprised.

[iannez]

they use bullcrops and cut the cage on each side of the hook to steal the spare wheel so you have wasted your time. and for your information citroen have had a spare wheel lock out for years. it fastens to the wheel its self using the stud holes and bolts up through the boot floor and also has dome headed bolts so it can not be un-bolted from under the car. you can even remove the cage all together and the spare still wont budge. you have to get into the boot to remove it. these were being fitted to xantia's when they were in production and have a look under a modern citroen and you will find they have been doing what you have done for quite a while now.

[Retired Sailor]

they use bullcrops and cut the cage on each side of the hook to steal the spare wheel so you have wasted your time. and for your information citroen have had a spare wheel lock out for years. it fastens to the wheel its self using the stud holes and bolts up through the boot floor and also has dome headed bolts so it can not be un-bolted from under the car. you can even remove the cage all together and the spare still wont budge. you have to get into the boot to remove it. these were being fitted to xantia's when they were in production and have a look under a modern citroen and you will find they have been doing what you have done for quite a while now.

 

As I said it won't deter the determined thief but i t might deter the opportunist chancing his arm at prising the cradle out of the hook so I don't consider it a waste of time and as I 'm on my third Berlingo without losing a spare ........