Motobilt
El Jefe
El Jefe (The Boss) is the toughest, fastest machine we've ever assembled. With world class suspension and unmatched speed, this machine dominates both on-road and off-road.
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El Jefe
Drive Train
Engine:
• LSX 454 based on a Dart block
Fuel System:
• Motobilt Underbody fuel cell with skid plate for 15” stretch back half kit (coming soon)
• Holley Terminator X Fuel Injection system
Transmission:
• Custom Reid Housing Turbo 400 by Maximum Transmission. 3500 RPM Stall converter
• Art Carr Winters gated transmission shifter
Transfer Case:
• Atlas II Pro 3.0 300M gears Driver Drop with cable shifters. 32 spline.
Axles:
• Fusion Shaved 14 Bolt front and rear. 73.5" WMS, 4” Heavy Wall Tube, 8x6.5 BP
• 5.38 Yukon Gears with 40 spline ARB air lockers
• 4340 40 spline chromoly axle shafts with 1550 U-Joints and 40 spline drive flanges.
• Reid Racing knuckles with high steer.
• Adams 4x4 1410 CV heavy wall rear drive shaft
• Adams 4x4 1410 2 piece front drive shaft with carrier bearing.
Steering
• PSC Double-ended 2.75”x 8” Ram full hydraulic
• Joes Racing Steering wheel with Motobilt center Cap and Sweet Mfg. quick release steer wheel mount.
El Jefe
Accessories
Color:
• Transformed from classic brown to vibrant 2023 Cadillac red.
Interior:
• Custom designs with PRP seats, harnesses, and unique El Jefe engravings
• 2 sets of Switch Pros 12 panel units
• Key Fob push button start
• Rugged Radios 696 + Coms system
El Jefe
Frame and Suspension
• MB7009 Double Triangulated 4 link system, 2.5” lower and 2” upper diameter aluminum links from Summit Machine with 1.25” heim joints
• Fox 2.5” piggyback coil overs with DSC adjusters. 16” rear and 14” front
• Locked Offroad adjustable air bumps with MB2141 bump stop pads
• MB1572 rear upper coil over shock mounts for high line fenders
• MB3034 front half frame kit for Jeep YJ/TJ/LJ
• MB3067 15” stretch back half kit for Jeep YJ
• MB4094 14 bolt rear axle truss for 4” diameter tubes
• MB4117 14 bolt front axle truss for 4" diameter tubes/ ram mount. (Not yet available)
• MB3049 rear axle upper control arm mounts for truss
• MB5031 Universal fuel access hatch
• PRP Limit straps
• 43x15x17 Mickey Thompson Baja XS Competition tires on 17x9 -38 Offset Dirty Life Wheels. 8 on 6.5 bolt pattern
El Jefe
Body and Armor
• MB5529 15” stretch highline rear inner fender replacement for Jeep YJ
• MB1172 15” stretch floor panel for Jeep YJ
• MB1170-A Aluminum 15” stretch over the rail corner armor for Jeep YJ
• MB1171-A Aluminum 15” stretch boat side rocker guards for Jeep YJ
• Mb1230-A Aluminum Cowl & Mini Fender Armor for Jeep YJ
• MB5538 Hood Vent Kit for Jeep YJ/TJ/LJ
• MB1224 Fender Cut In Kit
El Jefe
Lighting
• Baja Designs Squadron XL qty 2 mounted on the A Pillar
• Baja Designs Linkable 8 light bar for the windshield
• Baja Designs ONX 10" Single Row mounted to the winch
• Baja Designs Squadron wide cornering qty 2 back up lights.
• Baja Designs Rock Lights