Kayak mount

Im new to this forum and want to thank everyone for creating an amazing resource. I tried searching for this but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for..
I've got a 2018 Tacoma that I just mounted a uptop overland alpha rack to . I'm now looking to put kayak carriers on it.. question, there's not much room between the cab and the bottom of the rack for the knobs everyone seems to mount with . Has anyone found a system to mount a kayak mount to the 1x2 rectangular bars? Maybe using the tslots?

 

Use cam straps. no need to get a special kayak rack/cradle. I can fit about 6 kayaks on my roof. If you want something to help you mount the kayaks, get a pair of these https://www.yakima.com/ca/bigstack

cam straps:
https://www.nrs.com/product/1440/nrs-1-hd-tie-down-straps
a single 15' is normally good enough for one boat.

 

No need for anything fancy. These foam blocks would most likely fit on your bars. Add some cam straps as stated above and you're good to go.

 

I used a set of these on my old Jeep XJ's roof basket. Not surprisingly, they work just fine.

 

Works fine for me too. Different rack, but same theory/application.

 

I used to strap those to the roof of my corolla.

 

It's a great idea, thanks!

 

I use my ladder rack, rubber saddles, t-slot fasteners and cam straps to haul my kayak

 

Don't over complicate things.

Unless you need to carry them on edge, just use some foam pads or pool noodles under them.