Will Rhino-Rack Drop-In Channel Eye Bolts Work with Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars?

Updated 10/08/2025 | Published 10/05/2025

Question:

Hi, i currently have the Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Aluminum. And i was wondering if the Rhino-Rack -In Channel Eye Bolts for Pioneer Platform or Reconn-Deck Truck Bed Systems would fit my current rack, thank you.

asked by: Antonio H

Expert Reply:

Hey Antonio, thanks for reaching out!

Yes, the Rhino-Rack Drop-In Channel Eye Bolts # RR46XP are confirmed to also work with the Vortex crossbars from Rhino-Rack.

What are you planning on using them for?

expert reply by: Jon G

Diagram for Rhino-Rack Drop-In Channel Eye Bolts on Vortex Crossbars
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Antonio H.

10/7/2025

Hi Jon, Im planing to use as tie down point for my ladder with short retractable straps.

Jon G.

10/7/2025

@AntonioH Great idea! Do you have the straps already?

Antonio H.

10/8/2025

@JonG i do not.

Jon G.

10/8/2025

@AntonioH Well we can help you out in that department as well! I'm not sure what style you're looking for, but we've got the Ratchet Grab Tie-Down Strap # RRSRG which is designed so the ratcheting mechanism installs onto your crossbars via the T-Slot. We also have the retractable straps like the Erickson # EM34415, but one problem I see with these fancier straps is that they're just heavy and I don't think they will perform well on top of a roof rack.