Floor Mats - WeatherTech / Husky / Rubber Tubs
Replace the factory carpet floor mats with WeatherTech FloorLiner, Husky X-act Contour, or aftermarket rubber 'tub' mats. Critical for wet/muddy use.
Stock XJ carpet rots from snow, mud, and the leaky cowl. Replacements:
(1) WeatherTech FloorLiner DigitalFit: laser-fit to XJ floorpan, raised edges contain water/mud, channel system directs liquid forward. ~$200-250 for front pair, +$100 for rear. The gold standard. XJ-specific patterns available 1984-2001.
(2) Husky X-act Contour: similar concept to WeatherTech, slightly softer rubber feel. ~$150-200 pair. Equally good for daily driver use.
(3) Husky / Smartliner cargo liner: extends WeatherTech-style protection into cargo area. ~$120.
(4) Generic rubber tub mats (Highland, Custom Accessories): universal-fit cheap option, ~$30 pair. Trim to fit. Works but slides around.
For a true wheeling rig: pull the factory carpet entirely, paint the floor with Rust-Oleum Bedliner or Raptor Liner, install drain plugs (1/2" rubber plugs in factory drain holes are usually still there under carpet), and use the rubber mats as removable surfaces. Hose-out interior.
WeatherTech also makes a Cargo Liner with raised lip and a rear-seat cargo liner for the fold-down position.
Why it works
- protects carpet from mud/snow
- straightforward to remove and clean
- laser-fit
Trade-offs
- expensive vs generic
- rear mat is awkward shape on XJ
Tools required
- none
Parts
| Part | Vendor | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| WeatherTech FloorLiner front XJ | WeatherTech | ~$220 |
| WeatherTech FloorLiner rear XJ | WeatherTech | ~$100 |
| Husky X-act Contour XJ | Husky Liners | ~$180 |
Sources
Related
- Carpet Replacement - Auto Custom Carpet (ACC)
- All Jeep Cherokee XJ guides & tools
- Browse the full DIY database
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