Glider Trucks

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by doglover44, Nov 25, 2015.

  1. doglover44

    doglover44 Light Load Member

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    Hearing alot about these what are they ?
     
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  3. reefer101

    reefer101 Medium Load Member

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    new truck with rebuilt non emission engine/tranny
     
  4. GiantBeard

    GiantBeard Medium Load Member

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    Enlighten me... I'm unfamiliar with these technical terms....
     
  5. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    It is basically a new cab, sleeper if equipped, front suspension and tires, and frame. You provide whichever drivetrain you desire, be it from a used truck, or something newer.
     
  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    ^^^^^

    A plane with no engine is called a glider. Just like the truck glider. You buy it either as a rolling glider, which lacks an engine and you install whatever you want. A non-rolling glider is basically a cab and 2 frame rails. Useful if you total a good truck. Salvage the running gear and drop it into the glider for less than replacing a whole truck.
     
  7. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    A glider is a new truck with an older rebuilt motor so we don't have to deal with emissions bs.
     
  8. chris887

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    It is a new truck with no engine or trans. You have them install whatever engine and trans you want. Most people have a rebuilt pre emissions engine installed. That way they get a brand new truck without having to deal with emissions, def, or dpf. The older engines had more power and better mpg, but pollute more than new engines so they can not be used in a true new truck, which is why people buy the glider.
     
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  9. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    The glider kit was ment to be a replacement part. You roll a truck and don't want to junk it buy a kit and rebuilt your truck. People figured out that you can get a new truck with with pre emissions engine. As long as your business model keeps you out of California, it is a beautiful thing.
     
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