WTB Rack for '04 4Runner - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tagyak · 03-01-2012, 09:03 AM

i had a crv that i used to carry my yak from. it had the factory crossbars on it and what i did was to use the yakima mighty mounts.
the mighty mounts will attach to the factory crossbars and then you would attach the hulley rollers and the mako paddles to each mighty mount. with this setup though you'll only be able to load up one yak.
the other option would be to use the yakima control tower. this is the attachment that mounts directly to the tracks to the roof of your vehicle. then you would need to mount the crossbars either 58" or longer. the longer bar will allow for you to mount two yaks rather than one. also make sure to read the weight limit for the roof.
unfortunately i have the older model of the control tower that will work for a 2002 or older 4runner. i have it listed on CL for $80.
good luck on your search

03-01-2012, 09:03 AM	#5
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	i had a crv that i used to carry my yak from. it had the factory crossbars on it and what i did was to use the yakima mighty mounts. the mighty mounts will attach to the factory crossbars and then you would attach the hulley rollers and the mako paddles to each mighty mount. with this setup though you'll only be able to load up one yak. the other option would be to use the yakima control tower. this is the attachment that mounts directly to the tracks to the roof of your vehicle. then you would need to mount the crossbars either 58" or longer. the longer bar will allow for you to mount two yaks rather than one. also make sure to read the weight limit for the roof. unfortunately i have the older model of the control tower that will work for a 2002 or older 4runner. i have it listed on CL for $80. good luck on your search