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Smittybilt Defender Roof Rack for 84-01 Jeep Cherokee XJ with Rain Gutter Mount

Description
Add much needed cargo capacity to your Jeep Cherokee XJ with the Defender Rack from Smittybilt. This rack is constructed from 16 gauge steel, and is fully welded for strength and rigidity. The Defender Rack is finished in a tough textured powder coat to eliminate chips, scratches, scrapes, and rust. Smittybilt designed this rack with 4 front and 2 rear integrated light mount tabs. This rack comes complete with brackets attach to the factor rain gutter. There brackets are made from 2 pieces of plate steel that hook and clamp around the drip rail for an easy no drill installation. This setup is perfect for Jeep Cherokees that were not equipped with factory roof racks.
Details
  • Rack Length: 60”
  • Rack Width: 54”
  • Rack Depth: 4”
  • 4 Light Mount Tabs in Front
  • 2 Light Mount Tabs in Rear
  • 16 Gauge Steel
  • Textured Black Powder Coat Finnish
  • Fully Welded 3 Piece Basket
  • Mounting Brackets Sandwich Onto OEM Drip Rails
  • Perfect for Cherokee XJs Without Factory Roof Racks
  • Easy No Drill Installation
Installation Notes
Installation Difficulty:
Skill Level 2 IconLevel 2Intermediate
Installation Time: 2-3 hours
Parts Included
  • Defender Rack Basket
  • Factory Rain Gutter Mounting Brackets
Warranty
5 Year Limited Warranty
  • Features: Steel
  • Color: Black
  • Shipping Weight: 81.2
  • Shipping Dimensions: 58in x 48in x 13in (L x W x H)
  • Jeep Cherokee (XJ)

  • 2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
  • 2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
  • 1999 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
  • 1998 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
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  • 1984 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)