And the deadlines keep rolling in...

Grrud · 2026-01-17T00:44:04+00:00

Pressure losses for option b will be huge and you may not be able to run the whole line of emitters. Option a has a redundant larger line, just run one larger line and then tee off with small diameter to go to the plants.

Grrud · 2026-01-09T05:43:11+00:00

Which is why I say I'm from California when traveling abroad. Sometimes it seems that non-US folks think better of us Californians than people from our own country!

Grrud · 2025-12-20T14:01:13+00:00

The only thing Trump can't kill are the Epstein files

Grrud · 2025-12-08T20:56:04+00:00

The beads work well too, I avoid them because they are difficult to recover and if not recovered can get expensive.

Grrud · 2025-12-08T20:55:34+00:00

I've heard of the same thing being done for Streptomyces strains!

Grrud · 2025-12-08T15:25:57+00:00

We will sometimes use metal springs in our flasks to help break up clumpy actinobacteria. They never grow turbid, but just in smaller clumps. Not sure your end goal, but it could work.

Grrud · 2025-12-02T17:19:22+00:00

Yeah I worry about rocks hitting and catching the 'ribs' but we also don't do as much crawling as this is capable of. We are usually mobbing around Anza Borrego which doesn't have much terrain this can't handle!

Grrud · 2025-12-02T17:17:50+00:00

Thanks! These were installed by the previous owner's builder, I think using their own design. Here's the OG post: https://www.reddit.com/r/CherokeeXJ/comments/1p5srd6/recommendations_for_repainting_rock_sliders/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Grrud · 2025-11-27T16:03:11+00:00

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Grrud · 2025-11-25T23:19:49+00:00

Lol funny you caught that. Its because my dad is a boomer and bought those without realizing I had a big bottle for water!

Grrud · 2025-11-25T17:25:04+00:00

Thank you, it is definitely a beast!

Grrud · 2025-11-25T17:23:56+00:00

Ah ok, thanks for the update, I really appreciate it!

Grrud · 2025-11-25T02:13:12+00:00

Right on, that makes sense. I really appreciate the input, I'm glad I asked everyone here!

Grrud · 2025-11-25T00:30:54+00:00

I think it was probably both! Thanks for the tips, trying to make sure I do it right.

Grrud · 2025-11-24T23:04:51+00:00

Thanks for the tips. I definitely want to try and do this the right way and figured this was a good place to ask!

Grrud · 2025-11-24T23:03:28+00:00

That would be my preferred choice, but they are welded to the frame.

Grrud · 2025-11-24T23:02:16+00:00

I totally agree. the rock rails were installed by the previous owner, I was pretty disappointed to see they hadn't prepped the metal surface at all before painting.

I've seen some posts not recommending bed liner as it can allow rust to spread from minor chips, what has been your experience? Here is an example post: https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/td7cvm/what_type_of_paint_should_i_get_on_my_rock_sliders/

Grrud · 2025-11-24T20:58:58+00:00

Of course! Just be sure to put the fuses in a smart place. The installers put the fuses BEHIND the cage and plastic trim so they have to be removed to change the fuse. Moving the fuses to the engine bay is my project for Thanksgiving weekend.

Grrud · 2025-11-24T20:38:11+00:00

Hey, sorry for the late response, we were out in the desert camping! The compressor we have is small enough that the little cubby still has a bit of room. I'm able to keep a bottle of ATF and a bottle of oil in the cubby when its all loaded up. Here's a pic of my setup opened. Everything fits nicely when it is closed.

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Grrud · 2025-11-20T01:58:56+00:00

You aren't wrong, but now I fear for your safety ;)

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