Roof Rack Recommendation for 2018 Lexus GX 460 with Flush Rails

Updated 07/07/2022 | Published 07/06/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 48" Long and 51" Long - Qty 2

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$269.98

Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS300, XS350, XS400, XS450, INTR, and INXR Roof Rack Feet

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$108.84

Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

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$219.90

Question:

I have been doing a lot of research on the proper roof rack for my 2018 Lexus GX 460 with flush mounted rails and what I see to be 3 mounting points. I have seen 2 options based on your other recommendations: Options 1: Inno Aero Crossbars # INXB123-130 - Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars # INXS350 - Custom Fit Kit # INTR152 Option 2: 50inch JetStream Crossbars - # Y00425 SkyLine Towers - # Y00148 Landing Pad 30 - # Y25ZR Lock Core Kit - # Y07204 optional. I have been trying to understand the differences. Also, which is better the ability to move the roof rack around from what I understand the Aero will allow that to be done or a fixed mounting point the JetStream with skyline towers. Just trying to understand all my options and the benefits and drawbacks for each. All the Best

asked by: AFM

Expert Reply:

Since the Inno roof rack (parts hyperlinked below) can be mounted at varying locations on the flush rails of your 2018 Lexus GX 460 I recommend going with that system. It has a lower weight capacity at 140 lbs (as opposed to 165 lbs from Yakima) but in my experience most people don't plan on max-ing out the weight capacity of their roof rack so the benefit of adjustability will out-weigh (no pun intended) the higher weight capacity of the Yakima system.

Here are the parts for the Inno Roof Rack:
48" and 51" Aero Crossbars - # INXB123-130
Through Feet - # INXS350
Custom Fit Kit - # INTR152

Attached is a review video of this kit being installed on a GMC Yukon so you can get an idea of how the installation process will go.

expert reply by: Jon G