Single bar carrier

2023 Tacoma Access Cab
I want to put a single carrier bar on the cab. I want to use the factory attachment, not a gutter attachment. The factory carriers can't be deployed singly. I can't find any towers that attahc to the factory attachment points. Can this be true?
I could make my own bars out of aluminum extrusion but what can I use for towers?
Thanks.

 

Access cab doesnt have factory attachment points for a roof rack, you have to drill into the cab to attach one.

 

Thule or Yak towers, pick your poison, grit your teeth, and compromise about your stance on aftermarket attachments.

 

I made my own to suit my needs using Azak material under the steel. As Snahalf replied - Yours should need holes drilled and a suggestion would be Nutserts. Maybe this thread I posted would give you an idea if you are going to make your own. Regards

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/my-homemade-roof-rack.728826/

 

OK, I have another question. I have a wood rack I use to haul my kayaks. They are sea kayaks(17'). The wood rack slides in quickly, held down with ratchet straps to the bed. I secure the kayaks to the wood cross pieces with ratchet straps. I have eyes bolted through the cross bars(2x4 with a v cut in them and padded) I can unload each kayak in 30 seconds. I can load each in about 60 seconds. I do not need/use bow or stern lines. The issue I have is that the kayaks are set back on the vehicle more than I would like. I have a tiny trailer for camping. I built it on a boat trailer frame so the longer tongue allows clearance between the trailer and kayak sterns. I want a single cross bar on the cab which will allow me to have a single rear crossbar in the bed to shift the kayaks forward on the truck.
So here is the question; I would want to drill four holes in the factory aluminum cross bar to attach my eyes to secure the kayak with the ratchet straps. Would this weaken the bat too much?

 

It shouldn't weaken it. Alternatively, you could attach your tie-downs with u-bolts, use the name brand tie down solutions (depending on what cross-bar you are using) or even use soft straps to loop around the bar. Any of that should work.