Show me your rack (roof)

I know we all are just being tomfoolery, but I knew a guy who got permanent ban on TW for creating a very similar thread without putting the “bed rack”. lol, Go figure!

 

Anyone that has J hooks for kayaks, is there enough clearance from the side of the kayak and the roof rack? I have to weigh options for my kayaks

 

its the least common because its 1600 dollars

 

Used cheap Walmart J hooks and they worked fine with plenty of clearance although I’d recommend investing in better J hooks imo

 

There’s no drilling needed. The Tacoma already comes pre-tapped for the oem and most aftermarket roof racks. Just apply a bit of silicone beforehand for protection. It’s pretty straightforward

 

could you please show detail of how you mount the J hooks to the cross bars? I just strapped my kayak directly to the cross bars and thats look very unsophisticated

 

I solved my own mystery front runner makes them. Drill a couple of holes in them caulk the hell out of them and go

https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/us/universal-track-200mm-l.html

 

I don’t have actual photos but it looks like this

It works fine but there are definitely better options. The prinsu rack is too flat for the curved j hook clamps at the bottom

 

I see, so the T slot track in the prinsu bar isn't being used. I have similar stuff needed mounting, I tried t slot method, just won't fit tightly unless I damage the track.

I'll look into the clamping mechanism, thanks

 

Yakima Jaylow kayak racks are perfect for racks with 80/20 crossbars. The clamps grip the sides of the crossbars, not the top and bottom.

I don't know that I would trust the t-slots for mounting kayaks anyway. not enough surface area on a t-nut for something that will catch that much wind. traction boards, cases and such I wouldnt have a problem with, but not a kayak. We use 80/20 a lot at Amazon, and I've seen how little it takes for a t-nut to vibrate itself loose.

 

2021 Tacoma OR w/ RCI DCSB roofrack. Super easy to setup and install. Feels really solid so far. Easy to mount accessories using 1/4 - 20 - 5 1/2 inch carriage bolts. No complaints so far.

 

For those of you with sherpas I’m debating between the sport and normal. Any recommendations? Mostly have a Yakima skybox on top and small other things

 

Yes, I am aware this post is 3 years, but is that just a decal on the wind/ if deflector?

 

Yes, Victory4x4 cutout decal