Will this Swing-Away System actually fit my Vanagon without body modifications?

Yes, the Swing-Away System is designed to mount directly to your GoWesty plate steel bumper. This means no body modifications are required, and installation only needs three fasteners for a strong and secure fit. You can install it yourself with minimal drilling.

What can I attach to the Swing-Away arm? Does it come with a tire mount or tray?

The Swing-Away arm itself has a versatile 4" x 4" platform. This product listing is for the arm assembly only. You can then bolt on your own accessories, such as a spare tire carrier or a tray, to this platform. We also offer compatible accessories separately.

How does the pneumatic strut work on the Swing-Away? Does it really keep the hatch from swinging shut?

The dampened pneumatic strut is a key feature! It provides smooth movement control, preventing the carrier from swinging wildly. It also holds the swing-away arm open, even on an incline, making it much easier to access your rear hatch without needing an extra hand.

Swing-Away System [Vanagon] | VANO-SWING-ARM

Name: Swing-Away System [Vanagon]
SKU: VANO-SWING-ARM
Price: 440.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Swing-Away System [Vanagon]

Product:	VANO-SWING-ARM
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Availability:	Only 5 Left in Stock!
Wrench Rating:	Requires some hand & power tools and minimal mechanical knowledge.

$440.00

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FOR USE WITH GOWESTY PLATE STEEL BUMPERS ONLY.

Finally! After years of development and numerous iterations, we believe we have come up with the absolute best product possible! These new bumper-mounted swing-away carriers are the response to all of the demands we have received over the years. You asked, we listened, and now we're delivering.

Swing-Away Features:
• Mounts entirely to the bumper; no body modifications are required at all.
• Only requires three (bomber!) fasteners; minimum drilling, maximum strength!
• Symmetrical design: fits left or right side.
• Super lightweight.
• All stainless steel hardware.
• Totally adjustable for variations in manufacturing tolerances and loads, so it's always a perfect fit!
• Movement control via the dampened pneumatic strut:
- Keeps your load from swinging uncontrollably.
- Keeps your swing-away system open even on an incline, so you don't have to be an octopus to get inside the rear hatch!
• Simple modular design: swing-away arm accommodates a spare tire carrier, a tray... or simply provides a solid pad for your own creations!
• Manufactured in the U.S.A., right here on the central coast of California.
• Comprehensive installation instructions, complete with photos.
• Finally, an affordable swing-away system!

5 stars: 7 (78%)
4 stars: 1 (11%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
2 stars: 1 (11%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Very convenient and very strong.

This swing out system is very easy to install and the result is amazing!
Very convenient to have the spare tire in the rear and not under that ugly front tray that could be used for something else.

Swing

Was fairly easy to install and works nicely.

Swing arm

The installation video was helpfull. Also I liked not having into the body of the van. Works great.

Great, modular system.

I have the GoWesty steel plate bumper and two swing-away mounts one with a spare tire mount and other with the storage tray/box. These are well made. Instructions are well written. Overall a 5-star quality product. The only enhancement I would ask them to consider is some sort of solution to the storage tray blocking a clear view of the tail/brake lights. I have the 3rd brake light from GoWesty on the rear window (another great product), but maybe an extension of the tail/brake lights to a bar along the trailing edge of the tray.

Swing-Away system for vanagon.

Really appreciate the quality of this product. I bought a Vanagon Tin Top which had a tire carrier and wanted swing away system on the passenger side. I can say was easy to install with basic tools. Tons of GoWesty Products on my van and love the quality. R/Jeff

Save yourself a headache!

Seems like a really good product. I’m almost done installing all of the pieces. If you buy the whole rig, bumper, swing away, etc, install whatever attaches directly to the bumper BEFORE you mount it to the van. Access to the bolts or nuts underneath is nearly impossible

Why so many pieces?

For the price, this should arrive preassembled. As a kit, the bolt holes were full of powder coating. I had to file the coating out of the main hinge in order to fit the bushing. Which should become a rusty mess in a few years.

Nice system

I really like their swing away system. It’s well made and does the job for my storage and accessories. The install is a little challenging, but in a good way. It takes some minor skills but the instructions are very helpful.