How we researched this guide
We compared six accessories chosen for the two-row Grand Cherokee only — cross bars, two interior liner sets, a Class 3 receiver hitch, a platform roof rack and rock rails — against maker and listing evidence from BRIGHTLINES, AUXKO, CURT, Norand, Front Runner and Mopar. Every pick names its generation: WK2 (2011–2021, plus the 2022 WK carryover some listings name) and WL (2022+) are different vehicles underneath, and their accessories do not interchange. The three-row Grand Cherokee L is a different post on this site and is deliberately out of scope here.
For ownership, we reviewed Grand Cherokee owner and build sources — a WK2 Trailhawk overland build, a WK2 rock-rail install write-up and published liner owner notes — paraphrased and linked in each review. We do not test accessories and print no prices. Four picks are sold on Amazon in a verified Grand Cherokee fitment; where a pick is not, the review says so and puts a labelled alternative button under it. Browse the range in the off-road vehicle parts archive and our off-road bumpers guide for the bumper side of the same builds.
The 30-second answer
WK2 owners should start with the BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars for roof cargo and the CURT 13182 if the Jeep has no receiver; WL two-row owners start with the AUXKO liner set inside and the Mopar Rock Rails underneath. The Norand set covers WK2 carpets, and the Front Runner Slimline II is the overland platform. Generation first, accessory second — that order prevents almost every wrong purchase in this guide. Front-end recovery gear lives in our Jeep winch guide.
Top Pick: Best Roof Cross Bars for WK2
BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2)
Best if your 2011–2021 Grand Cherokee needs to carry cargo, kayaks or a box this weekend: aluminium bars rated at 165 lb on the listing, vehicle-specific for WK2s with black plastic roof moldings, and on in about half an hour.
Best Interior Protection for WL 2-Row
AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL)
Best if your 2022+ two-row Grand Cherokee (including 4xe) faces slush, dogs and trail dust: a TPE floor and cargo set cut for the WL five-seat cabin only — the listing itself excludes the WK2 and the three-row L.
Best Receiver Hitch for WK2
CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2)
Best if your WK2 did not leave the factory with a receiver: a vehicle-specific Class 3, 2-inch receiver tested to SAE J684, with weight-distribution compatibility for level towing. Your Jeep manual, not the hitch, sets the final tow limit.
Best Interior Set for WK2
Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2)
Best if a 2016–2021 WK2 (or the 2022 WK carryover) needs its carpets covered before winter: an all-weather floor and cargo set listed for the five-seat WK cabin, and explicitly not for the WL.
Best Platform Rack for WK2 Overlanding
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2)
Best if the roof is a campsite, not a cargo shelf: a full aluminium platform on vehicle-specific foot rails, no drilling, with T-slots for tents, awnings and tables. Sold through Front Runner retailers, not Amazon (see its review).
Front Runner sells this kit through its retailers rather than a verified Amazon listing, so the button below is this guide’s Amazon-shipped WK2 roof-carrying alternative.
Best Trail Armor for WL 2-Row
Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL)
Best if your WL two-row goes off pavement: heavy-gauge steel rails with a black powdercoat, from Mopar’s own WL accessories catalogue, built to absorb impact and protect the lower bodyside. Dealer-channel only (see its review).
Mopar sells these rails through dealers rather than a verified Amazon listing, so the button below is this guide’s Amazon-shipped WL accessory — an interior alternative, not a rail substitute.
Check Price: AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (Amazon alternative)
Quick compare: the six Grand Cherokee picks at a glance
| Product | Type | Generation | Key rating / material | Install | Warranty | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars | Roof cross bars | WK2 2011–2021 | 165 lb load (listing); aluminium | Hook-to-rail, about 30 min | Not published | Check Price |
| AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat | Interior liners | WL 2022+, 5-seat | TPE; anti-slip (listing) | Drop-in, factory points | Not published | Check Price |
| CURT 13182 Class 3 Hitch | Receiver hitch | WK2 (select years) | 6,000 lb GTW / 600 lb TW (CURT data via retailer); SAE J684 | Bolt-on, vehicle-specific | Limited lifetime (CURT) | Check Price |
| Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner | Interior liners | WK2 2016–2021 + WK 2022 | All-weather set; material not published | Drop-in | Not published | Check Price |
| Front Runner Slimline II Kit | Platform roof rack | WK2 2011–2021 | T6 aluminium tray 1255 x 1560 mm; 77.71 lb installed | No drilling; factory points | Limited lifetime (retailer copy) | Check Price |
| Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD | Rock rails | WL 2-row | Heavy-gauge steel, black powdercoat | Dealer or DIY fit | Not published | Check Price |
Fitment per verified evidence: BRIGHTLINES = WK2 with black plastic roof moldings only. AUXKO = WL five-seat including 4xe, explicitly not WK2 and not the L (WL75). CURT 13182 = select WK2 years, excludes SRT, SRT8 and Trackhawk on the listing reviewed. Norand = WK2 2016–2021 and WK 2022–2023, non-L. Front Runner KRJG012T = WK2 2011–2021 (button = BRIGHTLINES alternative). Mopar 82216017AD = WL Grand Cherokee in Mopar’s catalogue (button = AUXKO alternative).
Grand Cherokee accessory finder
Tell us your generation and your main job. Every result points at one of the six accessories in this guide, with the button for the fitment we verified. WK2 and WL parts do not interchange, and nothing here fits the three-row Grand Cherokee L.
How to choose accessories for your Grand Cherokee
Generation first: WK2 is not WL
This is the rule the whole guide is built on. The WK2 ran from 2011 to 2021, with a 2022 carryover badged Grand Cherokee WK on some listings; the WL two-row arrived for 2022 on a new platform with a 116.7-inch wheelbase. Roof rails, floor pans, hitch mounting and sill shapes all changed. A part listed for one generation is not a near-fit for the other — it is simply the wrong part.
Two-row is not the three-row L
The Grand Cherokee L (WL75) is 11.4 inches longer than the two-row WL74, on a 121.7-inch wheelbase, and Mopar’s own catalogue gives the L its own part numbers across the range. L-specific accessories — three-row liner sets and L running boards among them — are covered by the sibling guide for that vehicle, not here. If a listing says L, WL75 or three-row, close the tab.
Roof load: the lowest rating governs
Cross bars, platform trays and the vehicle roof each carry their own limits, and the lowest one wins. The BRIGHTLINES listing rates its bars at 165 lb; a platform tray’s line rating says nothing about what a WK2 roof may carry dynamically. Load the roof for the drive, not the driveway: dynamic limits, not static tent-parked figures, are the ones that matter at speed.
Towing: the hitch is never the limit
A Class 3 receiver rated above your Jeep’s tow figure does not raise the Jeep’s figure. Engine, cooling, factory tow equipment and the manual set the real ceiling, and tongue weight comes out of payload. Fit the receiver for the receiver’s jobs — bike racks, cargo carriers, recovery points and trailers within the vehicle limit — and read our hitch mount versus bumper mount guide before hanging a winch off one.
Interior protection: coverage beats thickness
Liners fail at their edges, not their centres. Look for a set cut for your exact cabin — five-seat two-row here — with raised edges that hold slush until you lift the mat out, and a cargo piece that reaches the seatbacks. Maker guides for the WL make the same point about 3D-scanned, edge-to-edge coverage. A universal mat that slides is worse than carpet: it can bunch at the pedals.
Armor and ADAS: protect, do not blind
Rock rails guard the sills, which are the Grand Cherokee’s most exposed painted metal off pavement. Underbody plates and front guards need the same discipline owners of WK2 armor describe: a guard should protect the radar and camera hardware behind the fascia, not cover or misalign it. After any front or sill work, check parking sensors and camera views before the trail does it for you.
Grand Cherokee generations and accessory fitment at a glance
| Generation | Years | Key dimensions / notes | Accessory consequence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK2 (two-row) | 2011–2021 | The long-running fourth generation; black plastic roof moldings on many trims | BRIGHTLINES bars, CURT 13182 and Front Runner KRJG012T are WK2 fitments | Maker and retailer fitment tables (BRIGHTLINES, CURT, Front Runner) |
| Grand Cherokee WK (carryover) | 2022 | WK2 platform sold alongside the new WL for one year; named “Grand Cherokee WK” on listings | WK2 parts can fit — the Norand and Husky-style listings name 2022 WK explicitly; WL parts do not | Retailer fitment listings (Norand, Husky via retailer copy) |
| WL two-row (WL74) | 2022+ | Length 193.5 in; wheelbase 116.7 in; curb weight from 4,238 lb (V6 4×2); cargo 37.7 cu ft behind row 2 | AUXKO liners and Mopar rails 82216017AD are WL fitments; WK2 bars and hitches do not transfer | Jeep data via MoparInsiders WL74/WL75 comparison; TheCarConnection 2022 specs |
| WL 4xe (two-row) | 2022+ | Plug-in hybrid on the same WL74 body | The AUXKO listing includes the 4xe by name; check every other WL part for a 4xe line before ordering | AUXKO Amazon listing title and details |
| Grand Cherokee L (WL75) | 2021+ | Length 204.9 in; wheelbase 121.7 in; three rows | OUT OF SCOPE here — its own part numbers across the Mopar catalogue; covered by the sibling L guide | Jeep data via MoparInsiders; Mopar WL accessories catalogue |
If your paperwork just says “Grand Cherokee” and a year, settle the generation before spending anything: 2022 trucks exist in both WK carryover and WL form. The same discipline applies at the front of the Jeep — our Wrangler winch guide and Gladiator winch guide are for different Jeeps entirely, however similar the badges look.
Best Grand Cherokee accessories by budget
| Tier | What you get | Example pick from this guide |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Interior protection that pays for itself the first muddy week | Norand set (WK2) / AUXKO set (WL) |
| Roof | Cross bars for boxes, kayaks and cargo bags | BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2) |
| Tow and carry | A 2-inch receiver for racks, carriers and in-limit trailers | CURT 13182 (WK2) |
| Overland | A full platform for tents, awnings and tables | Front Runner Slimline II Kit (WK2) |
| Trail | Steel sill protection for off-pavement use | Mopar Rock Rails (WL) |
Money follows material and mechanism here too. TPE and vinyl liner sets cost least because they are mouldings; aluminium roof hardware costs more; a welded, tested receiver and a platform rack cost most because they carry load. None of it should be bought across a generation line to save money — a cheap wrong part is the most expensive accessory in this guide.
Grand Cherokee accessory types compared
| Type | What it does | Pros | Cons | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross bars | Span the factory rails for boxes and sport carriers | Light, removable, cheapest roof route | Bar capacity and roof limit both apply; some wind noise | Weekend cargo (BRIGHTLINES) |
| Platform rack | Full-length tray with T-slot accessory mounting | Tent and awning ready; spreads load across foot rails | Heavier, taller, retailer-channel for the WK2 kit here | Overlanding (Front Runner) |
| Floor and cargo liners | Moulded trays for footwells and the cargo floor | Contain slush and mud; lift out to clean | Generation- and row-count-specific; cheap sets slide | Daily and trail interiors (AUXKO, Norand) |
| Receiver hitch | 2-inch receiver for racks, carriers and towing | Unlocks the whole hitch-accessory world | Vehicle tow limit still governs; exposed look vs OEM | WK2 without a factory receiver (CURT) |
| Rock rails | Steel sill protection along the rocker panels | Takes the hit instead of painted metal | Dealer-channel for WL; adds weight low on the body | Off-pavement WL two-rows (Mopar) |
Detailed reviews of the best Grand Cherokee accessories
Each review follows the same order — why it earns its award, the specs the sources actually publish, fit and best use, pros and watch-outs, paraphrased owner reports, who should skip it, and what to pair it with. Each button names the Grand Cherokee fitment we verified, and each alternative button is labelled as one.
Top Pick: BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2)
Top Pick: Best Roof Cross Bars for WK2
Why the BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2) is our pick
Most WK2 owners do not need a platform; they need two honest bars that fit the rails Jeep actually fitted. This set is vehicle-specific for WK2s with black plastic roof moldings, aluminium, and listed at 165 lb of load capacity — enough for a box, kayaks or a cargo bag, loaded with the roof limit in mind.
BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2) key specs
- Type: roof rack cross bars, pair
- Fitment: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2021 (WK2) with roof black plastic moldings
- Material: aluminium (listing title: premium aluminum roof bars)
- Load capacity: 165 lb (Amazon listing details)
- Item weight: 10 lb (Amazon listing details)
- Dimensions: 48 x 7.75 x 7.75 in (Amazon listing details)
- Item model number: BL15-1-BB
- Manufacturer part number: BL15-1
- UPC: 810366030739
- Fit type: vehicle specific (Amazon listing details)
- Security: anti-theft locking design (listing title)
- Warranty: Not published in the details reviewed
BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2): fits and best for
This exact listing fits WK2 Grand Cherokees from 2011 to 2021 whose roofs carry the black plastic moldings named on the listing. It does not fit the WL, whose rail geometry is different, and it is not the separate flush-rail variant the same brand lists for newer Jeeps. Best for weekend cargo, ski and kayak carriers, and a roof box on road trips.
BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2) pros and watch-outs
Pros
- Vehicle-specific WK2 fit, not a universal clamp guess
- 165 lb listing capacity covers boxes and boats for most owners
- Light at 10 lb, so removal is realistic
- Hook-to-rail fitting in about half an hour per owner comparisons
Watch-outs
- Anti-theft locks are more deterrent than security, per comparisons
- Instructions are the weak point owners name
- A comparison site prints 150 lb for these bars against the listing’s 165 lb — load to the lower figure if in doubt
- WK2 only: WL and L owners must not order this ASIN
BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2): what owners report
A Grand Cherokee cross-bar comparison that ran these bars reports a straightforward hook-to-rail install of about 30 minutes, while rating the locks as largely cosmetic (TopCargoBox Grand Cherokee cross-bar comparison).
The same comparison credits the bars with a solid 150 lb working figure for weekend gear and kayaks — the reason we print the capacity conflict rather than only the higher listing number (TopCargoBox load-capacity table).
BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2): who should not buy
Skip them if your WK2 has the flush or chrome rail style instead of black plastic moldings, or if you own a WL — neither is this listing. Platform users should take the Front Runner kit below instead.
BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2): pair it with
Pair them with a lockable roof box or kayak carrier sized under the bar capacity (named without a button; none was verified for this guide), and keep recovery gear inside the Jeep from our recovery kit guide.
We may earn a commission at no cost to you. Verified fitment: ASIN for the WK2 2011–2021 fitment with black plastic roof moldings, part BL15-1. Not a WL or Grand Cherokee L fitment.
Tip: fit the bars, drive a short distance, then re-check every mounting bolt — the install guidance for Grand Cherokee bars makes exactly that point, and it is when settling shows up.
Best Interior Protection for WL: AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL)
Best Interior Protection for WL 2-Row
Why the AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL) is our pick
The WL cabin is the expensive one to keep clean: light carpets on many trims, a cargo floor that takes dogs, tools and groceries in the same week. This set is cut for the WL five-seat cabin only, in TPE, with the cargo piece included — and its own listing does the generation discipline for you by excluding the WK2 and the L by name.
AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL) key specs
- Type: floor mat and cargo mat set
- Fitment: Jeep Grand Cherokee WL 2022–2026, 5-seat only, including 4xe
- Exclusions (listing title): not WK2, not WL75 (the three-row L)
- Material: TPE (listing title)
- Manufacturer part number: AFMA-098
- Special features (listing): all weather, anti slip, waterproof
- Odour: listed as odorless in the listing title
- Coverage: first and second row floors plus cargo area
- Item weight: 6.6 lb as listed
- Retention: vehicle-specific moulded fit (listing)
- Colours: as listed on the product page
- Warranty: Not published in the details reviewed
AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL): fits and best for
This set fits two-row WL Grand Cherokees, 2022 and newer, in five-seat form, including the 4xe. It does not fit any WK2, and it does not fit the three-row L — L owners need the sibling guide’s sets. Best for WL daily drivers, dog owners and anyone whose cargo floor doubles as a workbench.
AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL) pros and watch-outs
Pros
- WL-specific moulding, including a named 4xe fitment
- Cargo mat included, not sold as a second purchase
- TPE rinses clean and stays flexible in cold weather per the category evidence
- Listing exclusions printed in its own title — honest fitment labelling
Watch-outs
- No published warranty in the details reviewed
- Listing weight figure is light for a full set — check the delivered set against the listing
- Five-seat only: no help for L owners, by design
- New-mat fit should be checked at the pedals before driving
AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL): what owners report
Owner coverage for this exact listing was thin in the sources reviewed this pass, so we say so plainly: WL liner owners in maker-published notes praise exact 3D-scanned fit and tread patterns that keep boots planted (Lasfit Grand Cherokee liner series (owner notes)).
WL-specific buying guidance from a liner maker stresses the same three things this set is bought for: a continuous raised perimeter, edge-to-edge coverage and channels that pull liquid away from heels and pedals (Lasfit WL floor-mat guide).
AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL): who should not buy
Skip it if your Grand Cherokee is a WK2 or an L — both are different cabins. WK2 owners should take the Norand set below; L owners belong in the sibling guide.
AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (WL): pair it with
Pair it with a cargo organiser or net for loose kit (named without a button; none verified here) and keep the cabin’s other half tidy with the guides in our accessories archive.
We may earn a commission at no cost to you. Verified fitment: WL two-row, 2022 and newer, five-seat including 4xe, part AFMA-098. Not a WK2 or Grand Cherokee L fitment.
Tip: test-fit the driver mat and work the pedals through their full travel before the first drive; any liner that can reach a pedal goes back in the box.
Best Receiver Hitch for WK2: CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2)
Best Receiver Hitch for WK2
Why the CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2) is our pick
A WK2 without a factory receiver is a Jeep locked out of bike racks, cargo carriers and sensible towing. The 13182 is CURT’s vehicle-specific Class 3 for the WK2: a 2-inch receiver, tested to SAE J684, with a co-cured rust-resistant finish and weight-distribution compatibility. It is the substantial way to add the receiver the factory left off.
CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2) key specs
- Type: Class 3 trailer hitch, 2-inch receiver
- Part number: 13182
- Fitment: select Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 (and Dodge Durango) years
- Exclusions: SRT, SRT8 and Trackhawk (listing reviewed)
- Weight carrying: 6,000 lb GTW / 600 lb TW (CURT data via Advance Auto Parts)
- Weight distribution: 7,500 lb WD / 750 lb WDTW (same source)
- Conflict: an eBay item description reproducing CURT copy prints 5,000 lb GTW / 500 lb TW for 13182 — see the fits section
- Testing: SAE J684 (CURT copy)
- Finish: liquid A-coat plus black powder coat, co-cured
- Construction: high-strength steel, vehicle-specific welded design
- Install: bolt-on custom fit; no welding
- Warranty: limited lifetime (CURT custom-hitch copy)
CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2): fits and best for
The 13182 fits select WK2 Grand Cherokees (the application list also covers the Durango, which shares the platform). On ratings, sources conflict: CURT data reproduced by Advance Auto Parts rates it 6,000 lb GTW and 600 lb TW, while an eBay item description reproducing CURT copy prints 5,000 and 500. We print both; the label on your hitch and your Jeep manual govern, and the vehicle limit is always the lower ceiling. Best for WK2 owners adding a receiver for racks, carriers and in-limit trailers.
CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2) pros and watch-outs
Pros
- Vehicle-specific fit, tested to SAE J684
- Weight-distribution compatible for level towing
- Co-cured finish resists rust, chips and UV per CURT
- Limited lifetime warranty backing
Watch-outs
- Rating conflict between sources — verify the label on your unit
- Exposed aftermarket look; the OEM receiver integrates more cleanly
- Wiring, ball mount and ball are separate purchases
- Excludes the SRT, SRT8 and Trackhawk on the listing reviewed
CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2): what owners report
In etrailer Q&A paraphrased in our sources, a 2012 Grand Cherokee Limited owner chose the OEM receiver over aftermarket hitches for its fully integrated look — the honest watch-out for any bolt-on receiver, this one included (etrailer hitch Q&A (paraphrased)).
Retailer listings for the 13182 repeat the same ownership pattern: buyers fit it for bike racks and utility trailers first, towing second (Advance Auto Parts CURT 13182 listing).
CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2): who should not buy
Skip it if your WK2 already has the factory receiver, or if only the OEM integrated look will do — that is a dealer conversation. SRT and Trackhawk owners are excluded on the listing reviewed.
CURT 13182 Class 3 Trailer Hitch (WK2): pair it with
Pair it with a rated ball mount and a plug-in wiring harness matched to your WK2’s year (named without buttons; neither was verified for this guide). For receiver-mounted recovery, read our receiver hitch winch mount guide before winching off any receiver.
We may earn a commission at no cost to you. Verified fitment: part 13182, select WK2 years, ASIN tied to the 13182 on the retailer page in our research notes. Durango fitment on the same listing is not used in this guide.
Tip: torque the mounting bolts to the instruction sheet, then re-check them after the first towing trip — receiver bolts settle under load.
Best Interior Set for WK2: Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2)
Best Interior Set for WK2
Why the Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2) is our pick
WK2 carpets are now a decade or more old on most trucks, and one slush season can finish them. This set covers the five-seat WK cabin — floors and cargo area in one purchase — and its listing is unusually precise about the awkward 2022 carryover year, naming the Grand Cherokee WK separately from the WL it does not fit.
Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2) key specs
- Type: floor mats and cargo liner set
- Fitment: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016–2021 and Grand Cherokee WK 2022–2023 (Non L)
- Seating: 5-seat cabin
- Brand / manufacturer: Norand
- Model: Nor-car mats (Amazon details)
- Item model number: “For Jeep Grand Cherokee 16-21 Set” (Amazon details)
- Item weight: 17.21 lb (Amazon details)
- Listed dimensions: 27 x 20 x 5 in (Amazon details)
- Features (listing title): all weather, anti-slip, cargo liner included
- Material: Not published in the details reviewed
- Exclusion: not for WL (listing title)
- Warranty: Not published in the details reviewed
Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2): fits and best for
This set fits WK2 Grand Cherokees from 2016 to 2021 and the WK carryover sold as the 2022–2023 Grand Cherokee WK, in five-seat, non-L form. Earlier WK2 years are not named on the listing — 2011–2015 owners should not assume coverage. Best for WK2 owners who want one box that does floors and cargo floor together.
Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2) pros and watch-outs
Pros
- Names the 2022 WK carryover explicitly — the year most listings blur
- Cargo liner included with the floor mats
- All-weather, anti-slip positioning for winter use
- One purchase covers the whole five-seat cabin
Watch-outs
- Material is not published in the details reviewed
- No published warranty in the details reviewed
- 2011–2015 WK2s are outside the listed years
- Owner coverage for this exact listing is thin (see owners section)
Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2): what owners report
Owner coverage for this exact listing was thin in the sources reviewed this pass, so we say so plainly rather than invent themes (Lasfit Grand Cherokee liner series (category context)).
In maker-published WK owner notes for the category, a WK owner praises a one-piece second-row strip that stops dog hair reaching the carpet — the coverage detail to check on any WK set, this one included (Lasfit WK owner note (category context)).
Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2): who should not buy
Skip it if your WK2 is a 2011–2015 truck, or if you need a published-material, lifetime-warranty liner — the premium liner brands sell through dealers and their own stores rather than this listing.
Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner (WK2): pair it with
Pair it with seat-back protection for folded-seat hauling (named without a button; not verified here). The rest of a WK2 winter kit is in our Jeep accessories under a hundred guide — priced in that guide’s title only, never as a claim here.
We may earn a commission at no cost to you. Verified fitment: WK2 2016–2021 and Grand Cherokee WK 2022–2023, five-seat, non-L. Not a WL fitment.
Tip: vacuum and dry the carpets before the liners go in; trapped grit under a moulded mat grinds exactly where you cannot see it.
Best Platform Rack for WK2 Overlanding: Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2)
Best Platform Rack for WK2 Overlanding
Why the Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2) is our pick
When the roof has to carry a tent, an awning and a camp table at once, two bars stop being enough. The Slimline II is a full aluminium platform on WK2-specific foot rails and tracks, fitted with no drilling, its slats pierced with T-slots that take standard 8 mm bolts — the mounting system the whole Front Runner accessory ecosystem is built around.
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2) key specs
- Type: platform roof rack kit, full size
- Kit number: KRJG012T (1560 mm version, retailer listing)
- Fitment: Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 2011–2021
- Tray: Slimline II, 1255 mm (W) x 1560 mm (L)
- Components: FAJG001 foot rails, TRJG004 tracks, RRAC976 install kit, wind deflector
- Materials: black epoxy powder-coated T6 aluminium; high strength steel
- Approximate installed weight: 35.25 kg (77.71 lb, retailer listing)
- Mounting: existing factory mounting points; no drilling required
- Accessory mounting: T-slots on tray slats and edge profiles take standard 8 mm bolts
- Load rating: 660 lb stated in retailer copy for the Slimline II line — the WK2 roof limit governs in practice
- Warranty: limited lifetime (retailer copy: all Front Runner racks)
- Sales channel: Front Runner retailers; no verified Amazon ASIN
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2): fits and best for
The KRJG012T kit fits WK2 Grand Cherokees from 2011 to 2021 and mounts to the factory points with no drilling. A shorter 1358 mm version (KRJG011T) exists in the same retailer range for owners who want less tray. Best for WK2 overland builds that will actually use the ecosystem — tent, awning, table and recovery boards on one platform.
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2) pros and watch-outs
Pros
- Full platform, not two bars: loads spread across foot rails
- T-slot ecosystem for tents, awnings and tables
- No drilling; uses factory mounting points
- Installed weight is published, so payload maths is honest
Watch-outs
- Retailer-channel purchase; no Amazon checkout for this kit
- 77.71 lb of rack comes out of roof and payload budgets before cargo
- The 660 lb line rating is not a WK2 dynamic roof allowance — never load to it on the move
- Taller and noisier than bare bars on the highway
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2): what owners report
A WK2 Trailhawk overland build in our sources runs Front Runner roof gear — awning and rooftop tent — as the load system on a 33-inch-tyred Grand Cherokee, which is the use case this platform exists for (Offroadium WK2 Trailhawk build).
Retailer fitment notes for the kit stress the under-rack table opening in the foot rails — a small design detail owners use daily at camp (Brixton 4×4 KRJG012T listing).
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2): who should not buy
Skip it if two bars would do — most owners are honestly in that group, and the BRIGHTLINES alternative below is the lighter answer. WL owners cannot use this kit at all.
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack Kit (WK2): pair it with
Pair it with Front Runner’s own T-slot accessories from the same retailer (named without a button). Wider roof-system context is in our roof rack system guide.
This kit is sold through Front Runner retailers rather than on a verified Amazon listing, so the button below is the closest Amazon-shipped WK2 roof option in this guide. The review above is for the named product itself.
Check Price: BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (Amazon alternative)
We may earn a commission at no cost to you. Fitment note: kit KRJG012T, WK2 2011–2021. The button below is the labelled Amazon alternative, not this product’s listing.
Tip: weigh the empty platform figure into your roof maths before the tent goes on; racks fail budgets quietly, one accessory at a time.
Best Trail Armor for WL: Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL)
Best Trail Armor for WL 2-Row
Why the Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL) is our pick
The WL’s painted sills sit exactly where trail edges, parking blocks and jack mistakes land. Mopar’s own answer is a heavy-gauge steel rock rail in black powdercoat, listed in the WL accessories catalogue with a plain job description: absorb impact and protect the lower bodyside panels while off-roading. Factory-engineered fit is the whole argument here.
Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL) key specs
- Type: rock rails, pair
- Part number: 82216017AD
- Fitment: Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL two-row), per Mopar WL accessories catalogue
- Material: heavy-gauge steel (Mopar catalogue)
- Finish: black powdercoat (Mopar catalogue)
- Function (Mopar catalogue): absorb impact; protect lower bodyside panels off-road
- L distinction: the same catalogue splits WL two-row and L part numbers across the range — L owners must order the L application, not this part
- Weight: Not published in the catalogue copy reviewed
- Install time: Not published in the catalogue copy reviewed
- Warranty: Not published in the catalogue copy reviewed
- Sales channel: Mopar dealers; no verified Amazon ASIN
- Companion Mopar parts in the same catalogue: side steps and roof rack crossbars carry their own WL part numbers
Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL): fits and best for
These rails are the WL two-row application in Mopar’s accessories catalogue for the current Grand Cherokee. Because the catalogue gives the three-row L its own part numbers elsewhere in the range, treat this part as two-row only and confirm at the dealer counter if your paperwork is ambiguous. Best for WL owners who genuinely leave pavement — Trailhawk-style use — and want the protection engineered with the vehicle.
Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL) pros and watch-outs
Pros
- Factory part, engineered for the WL sill, not adapted to it
- Heavy-gauge steel with a powdercoat that matches WL trim
- Protects the most exposed painted metal on the vehicle
- Dealer fitment confirmation is built into the purchase route
Watch-outs
- Dealer-channel only; no Amazon listing to check out with
- Weight and warranty are not published in the catalogue copy
- Rails are protection, not steps — Mopar sells separate side steps for that job
- Two-row application: the L takes different part numbers
Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL): what owners report
A WK2 owner’s full install write-up for the predecessor Mopar rails reports the job is far easier with three people when the rails are lifted into place, and that the rear wheel liners needed template trimming — printed as predecessor-generation install context, not WL evidence (WK2 Mopar rock-rail install write-up).
Owner coverage for the WL rails specifically was thin in the sources reviewed this pass; the catalogue copy above is the product evidence, and we do not dress it up as field testing (Mopar WL accessories catalogue).
Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL): who should not buy
Skip them if your WL never leaves pavement — side steps serve you better and Mopar lists those separately. L owners must not order this part number.
Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD (WL): pair it with
Pair them with the recovery basics in Safety essentials below. If you are building the WL for trails, our off-road winch guide covers the recovery end of the same build.
Mopar sells these rails through dealers rather than on a verified Amazon listing, so the button below is this guide’s Amazon-shipped WL accessory — an interior alternative, not a rail substitute. The review above is for the named product itself.
Check Price: AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat (Amazon alternative)
We may earn a commission at no cost to you. Fitment note: part 82216017AD, WL Grand Cherokee two-row per the Mopar catalogue. The button below is the labelled Amazon alternative, not this product’s listing.
Tip: photograph both sills before fitting; if a rail ever has to come off for bodywork, the before pictures settle every argument about prior damage.
Spec comparison: all six Grand Cherokee accessories side by side
| Spec | BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars | AUXKO Mats and Cargo Mat | CURT 13182 Hitch | Norand Mats and Liner | Front Runner Slimline II | Mopar Rock Rails |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Roof cross bars | Floor and cargo liners | Class 3 receiver hitch | Floor and cargo liners | Platform roof rack | Rock rails |
| Generation | WK2 2011–2021 | WL 2022+, 5-seat | WK2, select years | WK2 2016–2021 + WK 2022 | WK2 2011–2021 | WL two-row |
| Part / model | BL15-1 (BL15-1-BB) | AFMA-098 | 13182 | For Jeep Grand Cherokee 16-21 Set | Kit KRJG012T | 82216017AD |
| Material | Aluminium | TPE | Steel, A-coat + powder coat | Not published | T6 aluminium + high strength steel | Heavy-gauge steel, powdercoat |
| Headline rating | 165 lb load (listing) | All weather, anti-slip (listing) | 6,000 lb GTW / 600 lb TW (retailer-reproduced CURT data; conflict noted) | All weather, anti-slip (listing) | 660 lb line rating (retailer copy); roof limit governs | Impact absorption (Mopar catalogue) |
| Weight | 10 lb | 6.6 lb as listed | Not published in sources reviewed | 17.21 lb | 77.71 lb installed | Not published |
| Install | Hook-to-rail | Drop-in | Bolt-on, vehicle-specific | Drop-in | Factory points, no drilling | Dealer or DIY fit |
| Warranty | Not published | Not published | Limited lifetime (CURT) | Not published | Limited lifetime (retailer copy) | Not published |
| Sales channel | Amazon (verified ASIN) | Amazon (verified ASIN) | Amazon (verified ASIN) | Amazon (verified ASIN) | Front Runner retailers | Mopar dealers |
| Check Price | Check Price | Check Price | Check Price | Check Price | Check Price | Check Price |
Alternative buttons in this table match the reviews: the Front Runner row points at the BRIGHTLINES listing and the Mopar row at the AUXKO listing — those two picks have no verified Amazon listing in their Grand Cherokee fitment.
Fitment & installation basics
Nothing in this guide needs welding, and only the hitch and rails need real tools. Bars and the platform use factory roof points; liners drop in; the CURT receiver bolts to vehicle-specific mounting points. Work in that order of commitment: liners first (minutes, reversible), roof hardware second, receiver and rails last, because those two change how the Jeep is used, not just how it looks. On any WK2, settle the 2022 question before ordering — a 2022 WK takes WK2 parts, a 2022 WL takes WL parts, and the badge on the tailgate will not tell you which you have.
Three checks prevent the classic mistakes. First, roof style: the BRIGHTLINES listing is for black plastic moldings, and rail styles differ across WK2 trims. Second, sensors and cameras: after sill or front-end work, verify parking sensors and camera views still read true. Third, wiring: a receiver is not a tow package — trailer lights need their own harness, and brake controllers are a separate conversation. More mounting context lives in our winch mounting plate guide, our winch use guide and the guide to ordering Jeep accessories.
Safety essentials
Six rules for living with Grand Cherokee accessories
- Never exceed the lowest load rating in the stack — bars, tray, roof and payload sticker all count, and dynamic roof limits govern on the move.
- Test-fit any driver floor liner and work both pedals through full travel before driving; a liner that can touch a pedal comes straight back out.
- Never tow above the figure in your Jeep manual, whatever the receiver is rated for, and count tongue weight against payload.
- Re-check roof and receiver mounting bolts after the first short drive and after the first loaded trip; hardware settles.
- Keep recovery points rated and loads straight: a receiver or rail is not automatically a recovery point — use the rated gear below and our recovery guides.
- After fitting rails, guards or roof hardware, confirm parking sensors, cameras and the panoramic roof (where fitted) still operate as the manual describes.
Three recovery accessories that finish a Grand Cherokee trail kit, each from the verified pool in this guide’s research:
WARN Epic snatch block — the pulley that doubles a winch line’s pull and changes its direction safely, for the recovery kit your Grand Cherokee carries behind the second row.
Check Price: WARN Epic Snatch Block
GearAmerica tree saver strap — the wide, tree-friendly anchor strap that protects both the tree and your winch line on a trail recovery.
Check Price: GearAmerica Tree Saver
AMBULL shackles — rated connection hardware for joining straps and lines; the small part of a recovery that should never be the cheap part.
Use them with the method in our snatch block guide, tree saver guide and shackle guide, and size any future winch with our winch sizing guide.
Troubleshooting common Grand Cherokee accessory problems
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cross bars whistle at highway speed | Bar position over a roof seam or an unfilled rail channel | Slide the bars to the marked positions, fit any supplied channel filler, and re-check bolt torque after a short drive |
| Liner slides or bunches at the pedals | Wrong-generation set, or retention points not engaged | Stop driving on it; confirm WK2 versus WL on the listing and reseat or return the set — never trim a mat to fit near pedals |
| New receiver sits low or rattles | Mounting bolts not torqued in sequence, or an unweighted ball mount | Torque to the instruction sheet in sequence and fit a snug, rated ball mount; re-check after the first tow |
| Trailer lights dead after hitch fitting | The receiver was fitted without the separate wiring harness | Fit the year-correct plug-in harness; the hitch itself carries no wiring |
| Roof platform feels vague in crosswinds | Load stacked high and rearward, above sensible dynamic limits | Repack low, forward and between the rails; weigh the load against the roof limit, not the tray line rating |
| Rock rail or sill trim buzzes on rough roads | A clip or liner edge left unseated after fitting | Work along the sill reseating trim and checking rail fasteners in sequence, as WK2 rail installers describe |
Who should NOT buy these Grand Cherokee accessories
Grand Cherokee L owners. Every pick here is a two-row fitment, and the L takes its own part numbers — Mopar’s catalogue proves the split. Your guide is the sibling L accessories post on this site; nothing in this one should be ordered for an L, however close the names look.
Anyone who has not settled WK2 versus WL. A 2022 Grand Cherokee can be either. Ordering across that line wastes the return window and, with liners and hitches, can be unsafe. Generation first is not a slogan; it is the purchasing step.
Anyone expecting a receiver to raise their tow rating. It cannot. The manual’s figure governs, full stop — the same honesty rule our essential winching accessories guide applies to recovery ratings.
Anyone who will load a roof to a tray’s line rating. A platform’s static or line figure is not your roof’s dynamic allowance. If the maths feels complicated, carry less, lower.
Anyone buying armor for looks alone on a road-only Jeep. Rails add weight and cost to protect against impacts that will never come. Side steps, which Mopar lists separately for the WL, serve road-only owners better.
Final verdict
Top Pick → BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars (WK2) → Check its price
Best Interior Protection for WL → AUXKO Floor Mats and Cargo Mat → Check its price
Best Receiver Hitch for WK2 → CURT 13182 Class 3 Hitch → Check its price
Best Interior Set for WK2 → Norand Floor Mats and Cargo Liner → Check its price
Best Platform Rack for WK2 Overlanding → Front Runner Slimline II Kit → sold through Front Runner retailers; the closest Amazon alternative is the BRIGHTLINES Cross Bars — check its price
Best Trail Armor for WL → Mopar Rock Rails 82216017AD → sold through Mopar dealers; the Amazon-shipped WL accessory in this guide is the AUXKO liner set — check its price
FAQ
Will WK2 accessories fit my WL Grand Cherokee?
No. The WK2 (2011–2021, plus the 2022 WK carryover) and the WL (2022+) are different platforms: roof rails, floor pans, hitch mounting and sills all changed. Every pick in this guide names its generation, and a part listed for one generation is the wrong part for the other, however similar the names look.
Does anything in this guide fit the Grand Cherokee L?
No — deliberately. The three-row L (WL75) is longer, on a longer wheelbase, and takes its own part numbers; Mopar’s catalogue splits WL two-row and L applications across the range. L accessories are covered by the sibling guide for that vehicle on this site.
My Grand Cherokee is a 2022. Which generation is it?
It could be either: Jeep sold the WK2-platform truck as the 2022 Grand Cherokee WK alongside the new WL two-row. Listings that name “Grand Cherokee WK” mean the carryover; listings that say WL mean the new platform. Match the listing’s exact wording to your truck before ordering anything.
How much can I carry on BRIGHTLINES cross bars?
The listing rates the bars at 165 lb, while a comparison site that ran them prints 150 lb — we show both in the review. Either way, the vehicle’s own roof limit also applies and the lowest figure governs. Spread the load between both bars and re-check the mounting bolts after a short drive.
Does fitting a CURT 13182 raise my WK2’s tow rating?
No. A receiver never raises the vehicle’s rating. CURT data reproduced by retailers rates the hitch itself at 6,000 lb GTW (an eBay item description reproducing CURT copy prints 5,000 lb — the conflict is in the review), but your Jeep manual sets the ceiling for your truck, and that is the figure to tow to.
Are the AUXKO liners right for a Grand Cherokee 4xe?
Yes, on the listing’s own wording: it names the WL including 4xe, in five-seat two-row form, for 2022 and newer trucks. It equally names its exclusions — not the WK2 and not the WL75, which is the three-row L. Check the driver mat against full pedal travel at fitting.
Cross bars or a platform rack: which should a WK2 owner buy?
Bars for boxes, kayaks and occasional cargo; a platform when a tent, awning and table need to live on the roof together. The Front Runner kit here is the platform answer, at a published 77.71 lb installed — weight that comes out of the same roof and payload budget as the cargo.
Do the Mopar rock rails fit the Grand Cherokee L?
Do not order part 82216017AD for an L on this guide’s say-so. It is the Grand Cherokee application in Mopar’s WL catalogue, and that catalogue gives the L its own part numbers elsewhere in the range. Confirm the L application at a dealer counter.
What is the best first accessory for a Grand Cherokee?
Interior liners, whichever generation you own: the AUXKO set for a WL two-row, the Norand set for a WK2. They are the cheapest picks here, they fit in minutes, and they protect the surfaces that decide resale value — before roof and towing hardware enter the picture.
Sources
Manufacturer and retailer specification sources: Advance Auto Parts CURT 13182 listing (CURT data), Ubuy CURT 13182 page (ASIN tie and exclusions), Brixton 4×4 Front Runner KRJG012T kit listing, Off Road Tents Front Runner WK2 kit copy, Mopar Authentic Accessories catalogue, WL Grand Cherokee, Lasfit WL floor-mat buying guide, WeatherTech Grand Cherokee cargo liner page (WL/WK generation split), MoparInsiders WL74 versus WL75 dimensions (Jeep data), TheCarConnection 2022 Grand Cherokee specifications, GOBI WK2 roof rack page (checked, not picked).
Owner and build sources (paraphrased in the reviews): TopCargoBox Grand Cherokee cross-bar comparison, Lasfit Grand Cherokee liner series (owner notes), etrailer hitch Q&A (paraphrased), Offroadium WK2 Trailhawk overland build, WK2 Mopar rock-rail install write-up, Flatwater Overland WK2 armor notes. Ratings and fitments are as the makers and listings state them, including the two conflicts printed in the reviews; our affiliate disclosure explains how links in this guide work.
By Leo, Founder, WinchInsider
Leo researches truck, Jeep and recovery gear from maker documents and owner reports, and writes the guides he would want before spending his own money. Read more about WinchInsider.
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