Inno Aero Roof Rack for Flush Rails - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2
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These aero-style aluminum crossbars are built to stay quiet and steady mile after mile. Their sleek, low-drag shape reduces wind noise and vibration on the road, and the push-down rubber strips in the top channels help seal out air for a smoother ride. Whether you’re hauling gear every weekend or keeping them on full-time, the aerodynamic design keeps things calm and efficient.
These crossbars are ready for almost any setup. The top channels accept channel-mount gear like kayak saddles or bike carriers, while clamp-on mounts fit easily around the bars. That means you can load up a cargo box one trip and swap to paddleboards or skis the next without having to change your base rack. It’s the kind of flexibility that keeps your adventures simple and your roof setup tidy.
When you park for lunch or crash overnight on a trip, the built-in lockable leg covers deter theft of the rack system itself. You can leave your setup on without worrying about it walking off while you’re away from the car. It’s a small detail that adds a lot of peace of mind when you’re traveling with gear on the roof.
Made from durable aluminum, these bars deliver sturdy support for heavy hauls. Each system includes 2 crossbars—either 48" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1-3/16" tall or 51" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1-3/16" tall—and can handle up to 165 lbs (always observe your vehicle’s roof load limit). Between the solid build and reliable fitment, this rack system is made for serious use trip after trip.
The complete system comes with 2 aero crossbars, 4 through feet, and a custom fit kit designed for flush rails. The setup mounts directly to your rails without trimming or modification, so installation stays smooth and straightforward. Once tightened down, the rack feels integrated—ready to haul kayaks, cargo boxes, or anything else that fits your next adventure.
Alternate Instructions
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi, I'm Danny with etrailer, and today we're gonna take a look at, and I'm gonna show you how to install the Inno Aero Roof Rack on our 2024 Audi Q5. If you're somebody who's gonna want to utilize the top of your Audi with maybe a cargo box or a kayak rack, then getting these Inno racks is going to be a great idea. This roof rack system has a nice, low, sleek design, and Inno actually has a 48-inch bar and a 51-inch bar to perfectly match the contour of your roof. Speaking about looks, as you can see, with this fit kit, it wraps perfectly around the existing rails on your Q5, and there's no really gapping here, which is really nice. Now, another thing is, it's got this end cap here you can take out easily by pushing up on the tab, and it's got this weather stripping to reduce noise, and for it to not get rain inside here. And you can actually just push this down when you put your T-slot in there for when you put your accessories in.
Inno also included a locking core for the cover on these towers, and they're super easy to take on and off, you just get the key included, and take 'em off for when you need to remove your rack. Now looking at these overhangs, I'll give you the measurement here. This front one is about two inches, and the back one is about an inch and three quarters. (tape measurer swishing) So that may not be enough for clamp-on accessories for the outside of these rails. And speaking of clamp-on accessories, from the top of your vehicle to the bottom of your rail here is gonna be about two inches, so that should be enough for most clamp-on accessories in the middle of these bars.
But these do sit pretty low, so you won't be able to use your moon roof, but most of the time you're not gonna want to, because it's gonna be a little bit noisy, especially if your accessory's up here as well. I'll go ahead and get you one more measurement you may need to know. So, from the top of your existing rail here to the top of the rack is just under three inches. So that's gonna be important to know if you know your height of your accessory, and you wanna make sure that when you pull into a garage you're not gonna hit anything. The total weight capacity of this rack system is going to be 165 pounds.
Now, do make sure you check your owner's manual and make sure your roof can handle that much weight. I personally really like how these Inno racks look on the Audi. And if you decide to get them for your Audi, please let us know what you're using 'em for, and how you like them, and review or comment. But without further ado, let's get into the install. So we went ahead and installed the rear rail, and now I'll go ahead and show you how we're gonna install the front rail.
So first off, you're gonna wanna grab your keys that come in the kit, and you're gonna unlock the cover that's on the foot. And now, on the rail, you're actually gonna wanna push back on the slider. There's gonna be a square button, push it all the way in. And in this opening is where you're gonna put the foot in. So you're gonna pull up on this latch, put that in that opening, (foot clacking) and slide it forward. Next, you're gonna get the rubber from your fit kit, and you're gonna put this in place. Making sure it's seated properly. And once you get this in place, you're gonna want to grab the two brackets that come in your fit kit, one's going to have a barrel nut on it. And this could be a little bit askew, so you're gonna want to align that properly so it's aligned with the hole. You're gonna make sure the pad is facing in. And we're gonna put that on the inside here. And then this one is gonna be on the outside. Now we're gonna grab our bolt, put it through that hole, and we're gonna screw this into that barrel nut. Now we're just about ready to put this on the roof. Do keep in mind that the rails in this kit are two different sizes, so it will be in the instructions, but we have the longer rail in the front of the vehicle and the shorter one in the back. So now that we've got both the feet on, I'm gonna actually lift up on this latch, this will allow me to move it back and forth, so I'm gonna lift it up on both sides, just so when I get it up there, it's easier to get into place. Now I'm gonna go ahead and put this on loosely here. Like I said, I can use this to slide it where I need it. Now I got this square to the vehicle and where I want it. I'm gonna go ahead and measure from the tower to the end of our rail. So on this side, got about three. So I'm gonna go to the other side and make sure this is centered between the two towers. So once you have this in a spot you like it, you can go ahead and tighten this down. So it does come with this tool in the kit. It's an allen key, and you can tighten this down. Now you don't want to tighten down one side fully, you're gonna want to go back and forth and tighten 'em down evenly. Now the reason being is if you tighten one side fully, it could actually move your rail to one side or the other, so this will keep it centered. And once you get 'em good and tight, this device will actually make a clicking noise, and then you know it is torqued down properly. (device clicking loudly) Once you get everything tightened down, you can go ahead and put your end caps back on and get 'em locked down. All right, now you're good to go, and you're ready to put your accessory on the roof of your vehicle and hit the road.
Ratings & Reviews
Well made
It all worked out. Great service and follow up
Good fit. Looks good.
Good fit. Very little noise.
Check out my other review and pics....all the info is there
Easy install. Works great.
This is the best rack system I have ever bought. The delivery was very prompt.
The rack worked perfectly with my car. It was easy to assemble and has been toting well for more than a year
Great bars and provides a good height on my GX460. the ONLY minor nuissance is there is a soft whistle at high speeds. other than that its fab
Looks like a quality product. Did not fit the rails on my 2020 Subaru Forester exactly but good enough for a strong safe fit. (I understand this product is made for a multitude of different vehicles)
Great product. Fit perfectly. Went together easily. High quality parts.
Easy to install and extremely sturdy mount for my 2 SUPs. So thankful to have the roof rails and SUP mount on my Audi.
Solid product at a better price than most other rack bars. Has served me well for a year without any issues.
Installed on my go 460 a year ago. Put them on and never took them off. I have surfboard pads on as well. Noise level is not bad and I don’t even notice them anymore. Highly recommend them. Very sturdy.
Your videos provided a great deal of help when it came to installing the crossbars. They are great quality and I can’t wait to hit the road and finally use them!
Works perfectly! As indicated in previous review the tech writers at Inno should update the instructions on measurement process, but after I placed and centered the roof rack on my vehicle and tightened it down it worked great!
Easy directions to follow for install. I especially appreciate how E trailer packages all products as a unit based upon your specific vehicle. I had no idea which parts to pair together for best functionality and E trailer made it easy to create the combination of parts needed for Lexus GX460. Highly recommend.
Ellen was very knowledgable about the product and helpful in getting the exchange processed. And while the product itself seems to be of excellent quality, I did have to trim the crossbars a bit in order for them to fit precisely enough that the plastic pieces that cover the metal hardware could actually fit properly and be locked on, as they are supposed to be. There is no leeway for a non-perfect fit. It would be easy for me to mount a new set if I had to, but doing it for the first time was very time-consuming. The mechanism is somewhat complicated, and the directions were OK but could have been a little clearer on a couple of the procedures. Try it some time and you'll see what I mean.
Seems to be solid railing and aerodynamic easy instillation for the most part. Measurement recommendations are a bit off.
I have a 2022 Lexus GX460 Premium. Fairly simple installation and a almost seem less transition from the fit kit to the cross bar system. Can be done by one person, but I would suggest a two-person system to expedite the process
I got my new rack very fast after I ordered it which was awesome I ordered the one I ordered because it had great reviews about road noise… Are used it Saturday didn’t hear anything which is also awesome my paddleboard did not even move on my rack I was concerned about air trying to lift it it’s easy to mount my paddleboard on top of my car and I couldn’t be happier here is a picture for reference...
I've been a happy etrailer customer for years. Sales staff helped me pick out the right roof rack setup for my new 2023 Escape that worked with my low-profile rails. 3 separate boxes of pieces but they all came together perfectly. Very happy with my purchase and etrailer customer support! Rack is solid, low wind noise and will work with the accessories I need, kayak carrier and cargo basket.
Originally, I was waiting for the Yakima crossbars to be restocked for my GX460 but decided I couldn’t wait it out any longer and went with the Inno’s aero set. Overall, they look great, fit great and seem to be very good quality. I was able to assemble the rack myself, it took me about an hour and half, I wish the installation was a bit easier but after watching the video from etrailer it all came together perfectly !
Once again etrailer.com delivers. Finding a crossbar solution for my 2021 Lexus GX 460 was far more challenging than expected until I visited the site and found exactly what I needed. The fit kit worked great and the quality of the feet and crossbars on par or better than other brands (who dropped the ball on having a product available for this vehicle). The rack is on, secure and now carrying my Thule cargo box. Very happy.
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