The Truck That Started It All #Bartholomule
My 1992 Toyota 4Runner aka #Bartholomule is the truck that started it all about 11 years ago. I'm the second owner and he was a handsome guy and bone stock. He has a 3VZ V6 and an R150F 5-speed transmission.
The first year consisted of putting the stock rims on some 32" BF Goodrich Mud Terrains, wheel it, break it, and fix it. I honed my mechanic skills and necessity became the mother of invention which is a whole other story, lol.
As time went on I ended up breaking the IFS 3 times before I put a 1983 Toyota solid axle under it and never buy Super Swamper TSL's. #Bartholomule
Got rid of the Swampers and put on some 33" BF Goodrich KM2 Mud Terrains. Ditched the torsion bar and link suspension and replaced it with leaf springs and a Toyota solid axle up front. (Drives sooooo much better.) #Bartholomule
Lunch break flexin' taught me I need longer shocks. Added 1/4" steel homemade front bumper, 37" Goodyear Wrangler MT's, and 2x2 steel rock sliders. #Bartholomule
This 1983 Toyota axle is the sh*t. I highly recommend rock lights. #Bartholomule
This pic shows a lot of additions such as a 1 1/2" stinger on the front bumper, Smitty Bilt 8.5K Wench, a homemade 3" steel snorkel, a homemade 1x1 steel roof rack with e-bay special light bar, Home Depot special fender flares, Trail Gear rock sliders, a whole rear tire set up with mud flaps, and 37" Goodyear Wrangler MTR's. #Bartholomule
Christmas tree hunting with the fam. I finally added longer shocks and I even have to go longer. 37" Goodyear Wrangler MTR's do really well in the snow 18psi. #Bartholomule
Added aluminum center line rims and finished my homemade side ladder on the tire carrier. Chopped down the roof rack for a complete flat-top rack. #Bartholomule
Took The Ol' Mule out hoping to bag a bear in Eldorado National Forest at 8500 ft. elevation. Hiked in about 3 miles and on the way back out the snow started comin' down heavier than expected. I had to drop down to 14 psi without bead locks! (Surprised they didn't come off the bead.) Barely made it out. Good times with #Bartholomule.
I had a buddy come into town from Florida so wheelin' was a must. #Bartholomule
Muley assisting with a very important mission today. Hanging a homemade BF Goodrich tire swing for my boy. #Bartholomule
My first set of tires that I've ever bought brand new. A full set of five 35x12.5 BF Goodrich Mud Terrains. Damn it I love these tires. #Bartholomule
Operation Dream Truck has commenced. Finally getting rid of the 3VZ V6 and swappin' in something I've wanted even before I owned this truck. Guess what it is? #Bartholomule
This is the only clutch I will ever use. It really is. #Bartholomule
I can smell the fumes now. If you know me, nothing but Toyota! This 3VZ V6 owes me nothing... he gave his all no matter what I put it through. #Bartholomule
Can you guess? Can you guess? Can you guess? We've pulled a lot of friends and strangers out of the mud, he's never left me stranded and has always gotten me home. He deserves nothing but the best. For an updated pic look in the Finished Truck Builds Section and make sure to check back for more updates on #Bartholomule.
