The Jeep Gladiator has been one of the most anticipated off-road vehicles in recent years, and now it finally has a roof rack that matches its rugged capability: the Front Runner Slimline II. Designed for serious overlanders, this rack delivers strength, versatility, and clean integration with the Gladiator’s factory features.
Front Runner Outfitters has a strong reputation for durable, well-engineered racks—we’ve used the Slimline II on our Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 and can attest to its reliability. That pedigree is exactly why Jeep Gladiator owners are excited about this new offering.
The Jeep Gladiator JT Extreme Roof Rack Kit from Front Runner is purpose-built to transform the Gladiator into a capable overlanding platform. The kit provides a full-sized Slimline II cargo tray and mounts to the Gladiator’s factory points on both the body and roll cage, offering a secure, clean installation with maximum usable gear space.
In addition to the recently released Load Bed Rack Kit, the cab-mounted Slimline II stands out because it uses existing mounting points and preserves the vehicle’s aesthetic and functionality. The design allows the Gladiator’s Freedom Panels (removeable hardtop sections) to be taken off without interfering with the rack, so you retain the open-top capability without sacrificing storage solutions.
Like all Slimline II racks, this Gladiator kit has been rigorously tested in harsh conditions. Front Runner validates its products in remote environments to ensure durability and real-world performance. The Slimline II system is highly modular, supporting more than 55 accessories so owners can tailor their setup with lights, awnings, fuel carriers, recovery gear, and more.
With the broad range of accessories available, Gladiator owners can configure the Slimline II to serve as a lightweight expedition platform, a heavy-duty gear carrier, or anything in between.
The Jeep Gladiator JT Extreme Roof Rack Kit includes everything needed to mount a Slimline II cargo tray and wind deflector cleanly to the Gladiator’s body and roll cage. The system is designed for quick removal of the Freedom Panels without compromising rack integrity, maintaining a seamless balance between function and convenience.
This rack offers an unobtrusive, high-performance solution that distributes cargo loads across the vehicle’s roll bars and body for improved load sharing. The Load Bed Rack Kit uses the factory bed rail tracks for a direct, strong mounting option that increases cargo capacity above the truck bed.
Construction uses robust materials: the cargo tray is made from T6 aluminum with a black epoxy powder coat, and the mounting hardware is fabricated from 3CR12 stainless steel. Front Runner avoids the use of plastic in critical areas, creating a nearly indestructible assembly built for long-term use. As with other Front Runner racks, the Gladiator JT Extreme Roof Rack Kit and Load Bed Rack Kit are backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
The Front Runner Slimline II rack kit for the Jeep Gladiator JT (MSRP: $1,259 USD) was scheduled to be available beginning May 21, 2020 through Front Runner’s official website and authorized dealers. The kit offers a straightforward way for Gladiator owners to add a durable, highly configurable roof rack without compromising factory functionality.
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