Custom steering wheels get written off as a vanity upgrade. They are not, or at least the right one is not. A good aftermarket wheel gives you better grip, reduces hand fatigue on long runs, and actually fits the ergonomics of a modified cab better than a factory wheel designed for a stock setup.
Exclusive Steering has been doing custom and made-to-order wheels since 2008. Their Jeep steering wheel collection covers most Wrangler setups and works with the aftermarket hubs that come standard on most lifted builds.
Get the mechanical stuff right first. The visual upgrades are easier to enjoy when nothing underneath is broken.
Most newer riders typically start with the flashy stuff. Wheels, a leveling kit, maybe some lights. That is fine, but the builds that hold up on the trail are the ones where the fundamentals got sorted first. Here are seven upgrades worth doing, and the order actually matters.