that was one of the dumbest things Ive ever read...bar none.
people build vehicles for all different purposes. My XJ was my DD for 2 years while I built, and wheeled it. After that, I got a DD and the game changed. I could wheel the XJ harder, modify more stuff specifically for offroad, etc. over time it got to the point where it wasn't streetable. not because it was dangerous, but 38s, no flares, sway bars removed, 3 link, etc make it hard to pass a VA inspection. I did the trailer thing for a while, and right now im working on all the small things to get my rig back onto the road. even when it wasn't street legal, I still had it 60 MPH a few times comfortably.
Never did I ever consider that it wasn't a "Real XJ" seeing that Ive been through almost every "duty" phase that a wheeler can go through I see no problem with a guy that DDs their rig Vs. somebody who trailers it to where theyre going.
I can tell you through experience, and witnessing it though, that people who trailer their rig to and from where its getting wheeled generally have more fun. you dont care if it can get you home as long as you can make it back to the trailer. Thats when you really can test what your rigs made of.
That said, I do believe that a "better" built rig has the ability to drive to where its being wheeled, and then driven home. Ive seen plenty of people slap together something for offroad purposes only, steering geometry is horrible, bad driveline angles, terrible street manners all around due to a lot of important minor details being neglected.
Which is why Im currently spending so much time getting my Xj back onto the road.
But an XJ is an XJ...I dont need somebody to tell me that the thousands of dollars invested, and hundreds of hours spent in the garage led me to having a.....fake XJ?
