Fairing on factory crossbars

[deekoi]

Has anyone done this?

I'm interested in getting doing this purely because I think it looks great. I've read that it helps reduce wind noise and saves on gas but I haven't had much issues with wind noise and I don't know know how much gas it actually saves, if any... I did a search but didn't find anything.

I've researched fittings for 4runners and came up with two potential options:
Inno makes a fairing that fits factory crossbars 2011 Inno Rack Fairings - Factory Rack Compatible Wind / Noise Deflector Farings

Also Thule 871xt has a fit for 4runners
Thule Accessories and Parts for Toyota 4Runner 2010 - TH871XT


I believe the 4runner's size is 39" with Inno or 38" with Thule

Your thoughts?

 

[kingpin748]

I'd go with the Thule. I'd be interested in how it looks when it's done.

 

[Ryan_S]

I've always used farings with racks. Bikes primarily. It cuts down on wind noise, but probably not much mpg gain there.

The inno one looks nice and simple. I hated when Thule went to the "surf board" style so I can't recommend that one. Although either will probably work fine.

Post pics when it's installed.

 

[deekoi]

Post pics when it's installed.

Will do. Except I've kinda tapped out on funds for this month... and next... haha but that's what CC are for!

Here's a picture of Inno

(not mine, found on web)

Reviews so far say it's solid and great quality material. Haven't read of much complaints yet... Still looking

 

[deekoi]

Found this!

Egstyle already has it! See his review...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/64871-roof-rack-hitch-setups-here-6.html#post581547
But he doesn't use factory cross bars