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Hatch Ladder | Jeep Cherokee XJ (97-01)
Fit at a Glance
More questions? See the FAQ
Fits
1997-2001 Cherokee XJ, driver side of the hatch
Install
Two holes drilled in the underside of the hatch
Hatch Ladder | Jeep Cherokee XJ (97-01)
Specs
✓ Vehicle: 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
✓ Material: 14ga steel
✓ Load Rating: 260lbs Static, 20lbs Dynamic
✓ Finish: Satin textured black powder coat over zinc primer
✓ Made in: USA
✓ Shipping: Free
Whether you're loading gear for a weekend adventure or accessing your rooftop setup at camp, this rear ladder gives you a safe, convenient way to reach your roof rack. It also gives you multiple mounting locations for RotopaX, shovels, and other gear, right on the ladder itself.
Features:
Laser cut and formed from 14ga steel for strength and durability
Multiple mounting locations for gear on the face of each step and up the sides of the ladder
Works with or without a JcrOffroad rear bumper
Hand built in the USA
Fitment & Notes
Fits 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
Requires drilling two holes in the underside of the hatch
Mounts to the driver's side
Upgraded hatch struts may be needed. We've had success with Lift Supports Depot 6315-W (unscrew the top ball and socket mount on the new strut and screw it into your stock hatch eyelet-style mount; make sure the threads match). Product link
Which Cherokees does it fit?
It fits the 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ, and it mounts on the driver side of the hatch.
Do I need to drill?
Yes, it requires drilling two holes in the underside of the hatch.
How much weight can it hold?
It is rated for 260 lbs static and 20 lbs dynamic.
Do I need your rear bumper?
No, it works with or without a JcrOffroad rear bumper.
Will my hatch stay open?
The added weight may call for upgraded hatch struts. We have had success with Lift Supports Depot 6315-W.
Can I mount gear to it?
Yes, RotopaX, shovels and other gear mount on the face of each step and up the sides.
Still have a question about fit?Talk with the team that builds it, right here in Kalamazoo. Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET.
