Reddit reviews Apex RLB-2301 Universal Roof Crossbar
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Set of universal roof bars that attach to existing side railsFits most vehicles with roof rails up to 46.5” apartAdjustable rubber-coated feet for scratch-free installation. Will not fit angled side railsManufactured from durable, powder-coated steel with a 130 lb. weight capacityEach bar measures 49.75" L x 0.75" W x 1.25" HIncludes (2) vehicle rectangle/square-shape roof cross-bars which clamp to existing roof side rails, maximum 130 lb. total capacityAdjusts to fit side rails up to 46.5" apart maximum (outside to outside measurement)Fits a maximum side rail size of: 1.75"W x 1.75"H with at least 1.75" from roof to railsGreat for SUV, Vans, Trucks or CarsStrong steel construction with a black paint finish
Apex RLB-2301 Universal Roof... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M3KSK0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Here’s a link to the set I’m using currently, there’s some added wind noise, but it’s not to bad, and with my roof basket I knew there would be a lot of wind noise anyways, but with the sunroof shade closed it’s not noticeable at all
I bought these 49.75" bars for my '15 TH and they fit pretty perfectly (width-wise) with maybe an inch extra on either side.
I have a 2003 4runner so its slightly bigger than your 3rd gen. My wife and I each have 10' entry level sit in rec kayaks. I successfully mount and carry both on the factory roof rack with 2 pairs of cheap Amazon J hooks. I can lift and mount the kayaks solo but its much easy with two people. I put 2 ratcheting tie straps over the kayaks securing them to the cross bars and side rails (not the J hooks). I use a bow and stern lines attached to the front recovery loops and rear hitch. It works well. If I were doing longer distance driving (200+ miles) with the kayaks I would probably get some higher grade J Hooks.
Here is the 2 Pairs of J Hooks (thats 4 total) for about $60.
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I bought an aftermarker set of cross rail for my wife's Odyessy and another set of J Hooks. I mount and carry them the same way. The van is newer and and cleaners so we only use it for the drop off vehicle. Here is the after market cross rails (that also fit my 4runner) Link
This is the one I run on mine. It fits well and looks nice. But the knobs whistle quite a bit. This can be solved with a bit of hot glue.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002M3KSK0/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1