This lock fits any vehicle where the spare wheel is carried under the vehicle. The Spare Wheel Lock is water-and-dust resistants. The integrity of the device is further enhanced with a NON-SPRING-LOADED locking cam, to prevent it from rattling and shaking loose. This lock has been installed by Ford and Nissan S.A. as a O.E. product. The shaft is permanently mounted with supplied hardware (bracket and shear-off nuts). It is mounted on a cross member under the vehicle.