What can I actually use the Eye Bolt Kit for in my van?

This kit is designed to create strong tie-down points in your Bus or Vanagon. It's perfect for lashing down a cooler to keep it from sliding in the passenger area, securing a motorcycle, or even providing a quick place to hook a dog leash.

How are these Eye Bolts installed in my vehicle?

The grade 8 eye bolts in this kit are designed to replace the factory seat belt bolts in two specific locations, providing a secure and bomber attachment point for your gear.

Will this Eye Bolt kit work with my specific VW model?

Yes, this kit is compatible with 1968-1979 Type 2 Buses and 1980-1991 Vanagons, including 2WD and 4WD models and various trims like the Westfalia Camper, Multivan, and Campmobile.

I'm buying an Engel refrigerator; do I still need to purchase this kit?

No, you do not need to order this kit separately if you are installing an Engel refrigerator. This kit is already included with our Engel Fridge Tether Kit (GVW-ENGEL-TETHER).

Eye Bolt Kit | GVW-EYEBOLT-KIT

Name: Eye Bolt Kit
SKU: GVW-EYEBOLT-KIT
Price: 17.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Eye Bolt Kit

Product:	GVW-EYEBOLT-KIT
Works With:	1968-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Availability:	Only 2 Left in Stock!
Wrench Rating:	Requires no or basic hand tools and no mechanical knowledge.

$17.95

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This simple eye bolt kit makes it easy to lash things down in your Bus or Vanagon. Need to hook Fido's leash somewhere quick? Want to make sure that cooler doesn't slide around in your passenger area? Need some strong tie down points for your motorcycle? Use this kit to accomplish all of those goals... and the myriad other things you can think of to tie down in your rig.

Sold as a pair.

Kit includes:
• (2) grade 8 eye bolts (these eye bolts REPLACE the factory seat belt bolts in the two locations pictured in the additional photos)
•(2) washers

NOTE: This kit is included with our Engel Fridge Tether Kit. If you're planning to install one of our Engel refrigerators (and you should!), DON'T order this kit... just order one (1) GVW-ENGEL-TETHER.

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Eye Bolt Kit

I had trouble finding these, but of course, GoWesty had them. Perfect fit, and provides a secure set of attachment points for anything that you want to strap securely in your Westy.

handy dandy

Used these to replace the front seat belt bolts. The two in the "aisle" between the front seats went in super nicely. The two near the doors run down through the fender and into the wheel well and rub against the fuel vapor tanks. I didn't like that, so I cut the bolts in half. Now the threads are the same length as the ones on the original seat belt bolts. Handy dandy and no rubbing on the tanks. I think you can find shorter eye bolts elsewhere if you want shorter bolts but don't want to cut these ones. GW prices are actually pretty fair for these.

Bolt Was Too Long, but Worked!

I purchased this eye bolt kit to use with my shoulder belt in the front seats of my 2WD Vanagon. As I was threading it into the mounting points (above the front wheel arch) the end of the bolt ran into my gas overflow tank and marred the plastic. I cut the bolt to about the same length of the original and it was good to go. Wish I did not have to do this and now I have a damaged gas overflow tank.

Hi there John, we agree that the bolt could be shorter. In fact we are going to phase them out in favor of our tie-down loops, part# GW-V-TIE-DOWN-LOOP. THey are super low profile and will fit underneath the original seat belt bolts. Cheers!