2022 Jeep Wrangler Accessories: The Upgrades That Earn Their Price

Why Your 2022 Wrangler Needs These Upgrades From Day One

The 2022 Jeep Wrangler is part of the JL generation (2018-present), and while Jeep made huge improvements over the JK in ride quality and tech, they didn't solve the core comfort issues that come with owning a Wrangler. Your hard top is fiberglass with no insulation. Your soft top lets in wind noise and temperature extremes. The factory didn't prioritize a quiet, temperature-controlled cabin — they built a vehicle for open-air adventure.

That's where aftermarket 2022 Jeep Wrangler accessories come in. The right upgrades don't just make your Jeep more comfortable — they make it more usable year-round. Cooler summers. Warmer winters. Quieter highway drives. Less fatigue on long trips. These aren't luxury add-ons. They're the difference between tolerating your Jeep and genuinely enjoying every mile.

Here's what actually works — tested on trails, highways, and everything in between.

Headliner Kits: The Upgrade That Does Everything

If you're running a hard top on your 2022 Wrangler, a headliner kit is the single best investment you'll make. Hothead Headliners is the only headliner on the market with a built-in radiant barrier — a reflective layer that blocks heat transfer through your roof. No other aftermarket kit has this. No factory headliner has this. It's a genuine differentiator.

The radiant barrier keeps your cabin cooler in summer by blocking heat from radiating through the fiberglass hard top. In winter, it works in reverse — keeping warmth inside instead of letting it escape through the roof. But the headliner doesn't stop at temperature control. The multi-layer construction also absorbs road noise and wind noise, making highway drives significantly quieter and less fatiguing.

Hothead makes kits for both JL 2-door and JL 4-door hard tops. The panels are pre-cut to fit into the recessed areas of your hard top and attach using commercial-grade 3M VHB Tape. Installation takes about an hour. You'll lightly scuff the surface with the included high-grit sandpaper, clean with acetone (which you supply), then press the panels firmly into place. Work in at least 70°F for best adhesion — if it's colder, follow the Cold Weather Installation Instructions included with your kit.

If you're running a soft top, Hothead makes soft top headliners that attach to the roll bar using J-hooks and bungees. The J-hooks (included with the kit) install underneath your existing roll bar screws. Everything you need comes in the box. The headliner must be removed to put the soft top down, but removal takes less than 60 seconds.

For owners with the Sky One-Touch Power Top (available on JL 4-door models only), Hothead makes the Skyliner — a headliner designed specifically for the Sky One-Touch. It installs using alcohol (not acetone) to prep the surface and works perfectly alongside the Hothead Sunshade.

Sunshades: Block the Heat Before It Starts

A headliner blocks heat from radiating through the roof. A sunshade blocks direct sunlight from pouring through the windshield and front windows. Together, they're the ultimate heat-blocking combo for summer driving.

The Hothead Sunshade for the JL is a mesh shade that installs in about 15 minutes and works with hard tops and soft tops (the Sky One-Touch Power Top uses a separate, dedicated Sky One-Touch Sunshade). Most owners leave it installed full-time — it doesn't interfere with the Sky One-Touch operation, and you can still open and close the top with the sunshade in place.

If you do want full sun exposure, the sunshade removes easily. But once you experience the difference — steering wheel that's cool to the touch, dashboard that doesn't radiate heat, cabin that's 15-20 degrees cooler — you won't bother taking it off.

For Sky One-Touch owners, there's a dedicated sunshade designed specifically for the Sky One-Touch Power Top. The standard JL sunshade fits hard tops and soft tops only — make sure you're ordering the correct version for your setup.

Sound Assassin: When You Want Zero Road Noise

Your headliner already reduces noise — that's one of its core benefits. But if you want to eliminate every possible source of cabin noise, Sound Assassin is the next step. It's a supplemental product that adds to what the headliner already does.

Sound Assassin absorbs vibration and blocks sound transmission through floors, doors, and body panels. It's sold in half-floor packages, full-floor packages, hard top packages, and individual sheets. The floor packages include a sound-deadening layer that cuts road noise and vibration.

The biggest prep work is removing the carpet. You don't need to pull interior panels unless you're adding Sound Assassin to door panels specifically. Removing seats and the center console is optional, not required. Floors are the most recommended application — that's where you'll notice the biggest noise reduction benefit.

Hothead includes a complimentary seam roller with hard top packages. For floor kits, they recommend a heavy-duty roller (sold separately on their site). You'll cut the sheets to size for your specific application — all the sheets are the same size, so you have complete control over fitment.

Mesh Trail Bags: Gear Storage That Actually Makes Sense

The Washable Mesh Trail Bag mounts to your rear-mounted spare tire with bungees. It's durable, machine washable, and made in the USA. Use it for camping gear, recovery equipment, or trail trash collection.

The bag attaches to the spare tire with bungees — not the roll bar, not grab handles, not the cargo area. It's designed to stay out of the way while giving you easy access to gear you need on the trail. Toss in your tow strap, gloves, trail maps, or a bag for collecting trash. When you're done, throw the whole thing in the washing machine.

Installation Tips for JL Owners

Installing 2022 Jeep Wrangler accessories is straightforward if you follow the instructions. Here's what to know before you start:

Hard Top Headliner Installation

• Your hard top is fiberglass. The headliner fits into the recessed areas and attaches with 3M VHB Tape — no drilling required.
• Prep work: lightly scuff the surface with the included high-grit sandpaper, then clean with acetone (you supply this — it can't be shipped).
• Work in at least 70°F. If it's colder, follow the Cold Weather Installation Instructions included with your kit.
• Press with firm pressure and hold to ensure the tape adheres properly.
• Most installations take about an hour. Hothead sends everything you need except acetone.

Soft Top Headliner Installation

• JL soft top headliners attach to the roll bar using J-hooks (included) and bungees.
• J-hooks install underneath the existing roll bar screws. Hothead supplies the J-hooks and the bit to install them.
• The headliner must be removed to put the soft top down. Removal takes less than 60 seconds.

Sunshade Installation

• Installation takes about 15 minutes.
• Most owners leave the sunshade installed full-time. It doesn't interfere with the Sky One-Touch Power Top operation.
• If you have a hard top or soft top, slight adjustments may be needed when putting on or taking off the top.

For complete installation instructions, visit the official install guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your 2022 Wrangler is already capable. These upgrades make it comfortable enough to drive every day — and quiet enough to enjoy the drive. Explore the full lineup of JL Wrangler accessories and see why thousands of Jeep owners trust Hothead Headliners for heat reduction, noise control, and trail-ready gear.