METALCLOAK
Reference: MCR60255
Roof Racks and Accessories
ARS Kat Walk Access Platform over the Hood Steel Jeep Wrangler JK MetalCloak
Kat Walk steel platform over the hood and windscreen of the Jeep Wrangler JK - somewhere to stand while loading the roof. 1 1/4in x .120 tube, welded 3/16in supports, 1/8in dimpled slip-resistant platform. Rated 350 lbs, with built-in pod light and antenna mounts. ⚠ Requires the R55015 front hoop or the R60256 adapter.
ARS Kat Walk — access platform over the hood, Jeep Wrangler JK
Loading the roof of a Jeep with a rack always brings the same problem: there is nowhere to stand. People climb on the tyre, the bumper, the fender — awkward and unsafe.
The Kat Walk is a steel platform that spans the hood and windscreen section and gives you a full-size place to stand. The manufacturer notes it is the only company offering a front-hoop step for a modular roof rack.
The Rocklander system is built by ARS (Adventure Rack Systems) — MetalCloak's sister brand, dedicated to cargo management for Jeeps. Made in the USA.
Capacity and safety
- Rated for 350 lbs — enough for a person with an armful of kit
- 1/8in steel platform with dimpled surface — slip resistant, wet included
- 1 1/4in × .120 tube with welded 3/16in steel supports
What else is built in
- Pod light mounts — ready points for auxiliary lighting
- Antenna mount
- Corrosion resistant hardware, black textured powder coat
⚠ What you need to fit it
The manufacturer states the condition plainly: “ARS Rocklander Front Hoop (R55015) OR Kat Walk Solo Adapter Mount (R60256) Required."
We stock the R55015 front hoop and the complete R55000 / R55010 kits that include it. The R60256 adapter (for fitting the Kat Walk without a rack) we can order in — contact us.
Specifications
- Fits: Jeep Wrangler JK 2007–2018, 2- and 4-door
- Manufacturer part number: R60255
- Tube: 1 1/4in × .120; supports: 3/16in steel, welded
- Platform: 1/8in steel, dimpled slip-resistant surface
- Capacity: 350 lbs
- Built in: pod light mounts, antenna mount
- Finish: black textured powder coat
- Requires: the R55015 hoop or the R60256 adapter
- Compatible with: the Rocklander and Lo-Profile systems
- Shipping weight: about 21 kg (our estimate — the manufacturer does not publish one)
- Made in the USA
- Manufacturer lead time: 1–2 weeks
FAQ
Does it work without a rack?
Yes, but it needs the R60256 adapter instead of the R55015 hoop. Contact us.
Does it block the view from the cabin?
The platform runs over the hood at roughly the top edge of the windscreen — it does not enter the driver's field of view.
Is it slippery?
The platform is dimpled for grip.
Will it take an adult?
Yes — the manufacturer rates it at 350 lbs.
