Issue installing folding Thule kayak roof rack

I have the factory roof rack/rail system. I want to install my folding Thule kayak mounts. They bolt on. I have 4 of them. It is a pain in the F@#$ing ass. Once done I cannot close them without unbolting all 4 kayak mounts.

Does anyone have a factory roof rack with aftermarket cross bars????
What do you have???
Thanks

 

One "?" is enough, calm down...

By close do you mean put the OEM roof rack bars back to standby position or do you mean the Thule mounts won't fold closed?

I have the Yakima folding ones, but have never had problems. I don't try to put the cross bars back to their parallel-with-drive-direction with them on though.

 

Hey...ya i meant i cannot close the OEM bars.
I thought mounting the kayak racks to crossbars that were easier to install and remove might be an option....not sure wtf im looking for exactly tho...

 

You have the oem rack with 4 kayak mounts? Got a pic by chance? Factory bars feel solid for 2 yaks? Cheers

 

I'm not sure what your end goal is here tbh

I have the OEM rack. I only have ever used one pair of the Yakima JayLow kayak mounts. I've even had two kayaks mounted (documented option install method with these). It feels solid enough.

 

Well like i said i figure if i had crossbars i can mount the kayak racks to those ...while on the ground...not over my roof....then i can mount and remove the crossbars when not in use. I was just wondering if anyone had crossbars on the oem rack

 

Pic

 

I think i understand, but not sure how that's easier than deploying the OEM crossbars, attaching the kayak mounts, then setting the kayak on the roof

 

I think yours holds 2 kayaks?
I have 4 separate mounts.

 

4 nuts and bolts on each mount while over my roof....i have to feed the opposite side one on first also...then position and tighten them. Its a fuckin pain.
Would be nice to be able to quickly remove somehow when not in use...

 

I have these: https://www.yakima.com/jaylow

The pair is really for one, but in the instructions and with the straps they provide there is a configuration to mount two, but it is much harder than just one kayak per pair

 

In that case, how settled are you on the Thule? The Yakima JayLow has quickish releases (knobs) to disconnect them from the crossbars

 

Haha well i own 4.
So pretty settled lol.
I could put wingnuts i would just be worried they would not be tight enough

 

Maybe this: https://www.thule.com/en-us/bike-rack/accessories/thule-ride-on-adapter-_-16190
or this: https://www.yakima.com/universal-mightymount-set-of-4

and a set of bars. not sure what the load rating on those are or if they rotate the necessary 90 degrees to suit your needs.

Perhaps someone has a better idea...

 

I use Yakima HD bars attached to the factory Toyota roof rack.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/all-things-bikes-and-tacos.445155/

 

Hey thanks...that is exactly wtf i am talking about...
I just have no clue never havjng looked closely. How do they attach. Is it simple to remove etc? What hardware is required? Thanks

 

Are you using the Yakima ridgeline then ?

 

I use rocky mounts. Just inviting that member to the bikes and tacos thread. Should’ve sent a PM but I wasn’t thinking

 

Any idea on specific parts?