Custom Seat Covers - Coverking, Wet Okole, Bartact

Difficulty 1/51–3 hrs$120–5001984-1990, 1991-1995, 1996, 1997-2001

Custom-fit seat covers to protect and refresh the worn factory cloth. Wet Okole (neoprene), Coverking (canvas/leatherette), Bartact (tactical) - all make XJ patterns.

XJ factory cloth is worn out on most surviving examples. Custom covers protect what's left and let you actually use the truck as a 4x4 (muddy clothes, wet dogs, etc).

Wet Okole: neoprene, waterproof, comes in dozens of colors. ~$280 front pair, $350 rear bench. Tight fit, dries fast. The XJ-specific pattern accounts for the integrated headrest on most trims.

Coverking: more options (canvas, ballistic, leatherette, Cordura). $200-450 front pair. Canvas is the truck-classic choice; ballistic is the most durable.

Bartact: tactical/MOLLE covers with PALS webbing for attaching pouches. $300-500 front. Useful for tools, flashlights, multitool.

Smittybilt G.E.A.R.: budget MOLLE option, ~$120 front pair. Quality is mid but the storage pockets are useful.

Fit notes: confirm the seat type when ordering — XJs came with headrest types that vary by year/trim. Power seat option (Country) needs different covers than manual. Some sellers ask for VIN to verify.

Install: 1-2 hours for a pair. Most covers stretch over seat from top, attaching with elastic + hook fasteners at the seat sides under the cushion.

Why it works

protects worn factory upholstery
waterproof options
tactical MOLLE on Bartact

Trade-offs

neoprene gets hot
must specify exact seat config

Tools required

none, maybe a butter knife to tuck

Parts

Part	Vendor	Est. price
Wet Okole XJ neoprene covers (front pair)	Wet Okole	~$280
Coverking Ballistic XJ covers	Coverking	~$320
Bartact MOLLE seat covers	Bartact	~$380

Sources

Wet Okole XJ Cherokee Covers

Written and maintained by an AZ wheeler and driveway wrencher. Always cross-reference your factory service manual — modifications affect vehicle safety and warranty. Work at your own risk.

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