eggman14 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Hello all, I want to fit a spare wheel carrier to a transit connect. has anyone else done this? i have seen a part on ebay but am not sure on retro fitting. any ideas are welcome if anyone knows anything. below is link to the part https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-TRANSIT-CONNECT-SPARE-WHEEL-CARRIER-2013-ON-1897926-1825486-/253250786825 thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 On what part of the vehicle, do you want to mount the spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I can't speak for the Gen 1 but the Gen2 already has that mounted under the rear. eggman14 and jrm223 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Nickels Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 You won't be able to mount a 2nd spare under the van. You will either carry it inside, or mount it on the roof. It's too much weight on the rear door hinges. Look for something like this. Make sure that it will accept the bolt pattern. eggman14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman14 Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Fifty150 said: On what part of the vehicle, do you want to mount the spare? Hi All, in the uk we have the wind up winch wheel storage so it lifts the wheel to the underside of the rear of the van. i have plenty of space to fit the parts its just that mine didn't come with that fitted from the factory. I have found the part available i just wondered if it was an easy retro fit. if anyone has any experience please let me know. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Nickels Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 3 hours ago, eggman14 said: mine didn't come with that fitted from the factory. I thought all cars are sold with the spare. If you have the correct part, it should fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 The van is set up for the spare so the install should be routine. I bought a van once that did not come with a spare, a hard lesson. Now i always ask!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman14 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hi all, Just posting back. took a punt and bought the part, fitted it today. It was as easy as drilling 4 rivets out, replacing blank plate with mechanism and feeding cable through the existing holes in the chassis. 1 big bolt fitted for second strap and all ready to go. Easy fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggman14 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hi all, Just posting back. took a punt and bought the part, fitted it today. It was as easy as drilling 4 rivets out, replacing blank plate with mechanism and feeding cable through the existing holes in the chassis. 1 big bolt fitted for second strap and all ready to go. Easy fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 10/31/2019 at 7:23 PM, eggman14 said: bolt fitted for second strap and all ready to go Just about to correct this oversight to my 2016 Grand Torneo, which doesn't have the carrier fitted. I have parts list, so just sourcing. Curious that I see lots of winches on eBay, but not the full kit. Wondering if anyone managed to source it as a package? Eggman mentions the strap (cable assay 1824871?). Was this supplied with the winch? Most seem to supply just the bare winch, I guess as that's the bit that breaks (did on my previous Galaxy too, don't know why undercarriage cages went out of fasion). I bought my connect second hand, but can't understand why with so few options available to Titanium spec (Europe), why so many don't select the spare wheel option. I believe it's like only a £200 factory fitted option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 There are lots of cars here with Run flat tires so to allow the spare tire to be deleted. I have not seen a No Spare TC. It could be an EU thing. If you get on a Ford Parts seller with a Manual you should fine all the parts and maybe a listing for the whole assembly. Hope you find a solution. Let Us Know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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