Where to buy glider kits, engine, etc.

**LBZ** · 08.05.2012

Originally Posted by NFDDJS

How do you like the XDN2 and what size are you running?

Never bought them. Applied for the Advantage program May 2nd, just got approved last week. Suppose to be mailing out the login info for pricing etc. So I will be interested to see how Cowpie gets along with his.

**gerardo1961** · 08.05.2012

Originally Posted by Cowpie1

LOL, not sure what their motivation was, but Leah is pretty sharp about the glider trucks. Doesn't hurt that she is easy on the eyes also.

I had heard a lot of good things about the XDN2 Michelins. Decided to give them a shot with this truck. 445/50R22.5 size. Won't be a real low rolling resistance tire, but since I operate only in the upper Midwest all winter long, I wanted the edge of the traction these seem to have. Combined with the traction these tires are supposed to have, and having spec'd full lockers in the drive axles on this new truck, I should have no problem dealing with anything this winter.

i have the same tire on my truck .never prob in wintertime,i drive the 48.only now i have 300k on my tire i have litte profil left., only 7-9 i need in future new tire,only i go to goodyear ss 392 duraseal(i find a dealer for $1000 piece)for 2 month i have a ss blow out,only when i stop me truck was only 1 inch left from rims to asphalt,the goodyear have a specialseal inside never more troubles whit nails

**Cowpie1** · 08.05.2012

I have given consideration to the Goodyear G392 SSD's also. Will see how these XDN2's hold up in my operation. If they give me ho hum performance, then I will probably give the 392's a try.

**gerardo1961** · 08.05.2012

i have to but new tire and after when i change my truck i put the tire on my new truck,i like you truck looks very sharp,my next truck is a glider columbia only i dont have the money for a newglider, i like to buy a used with lees milage and have a automatic (lees strees for my legs and knee and a apu.)only you dont find plenty of used glider, i like to spend max my truck and maybe 50-70k cash maximal,depend the truck

**FlyingTrucker** · 08.06.2012

I did not take the time to read all the responses to this topic, but I have a question.......I wonder if there is such a thing as ordering a new truck, lets say a W-900L with just about all the things that come on a truck, except the engine, radiator, charge air cooler, and exhaust. I guess you could call that a rolling glider, but with the tranny included from the factory and the only thing missing is an engine, did not know this is possible. Thanks for any advice.

**NFDDJS** · 08.06.2012

Originally Posted by FlyingTrucker

I did not take the time to read all the responses to this topic, but I have a question.......I wonder if there is such a thing as ordering a new truck, lets say a W-900L with just about all the things that come on a truck, except the engine, radiator, charge air cooler, and exhaust. I guess you could call that a rolling glider, but with the tranny included from the factory and the only thing missing is an engine, did not know this is possible. Thanks for any advice.

You need to have 2 of the 3 things missing, engine, transmission, rear axles. Rolling gliders some with the rear axles and you need to put in the engine and transmission. With the rolling glider it does some with the radiator and charge air cooler ect. Just the motor is missing. No matter how you order a glider it will not come with the transmission.

**Cowpie1** · 08.06.2012

Yeah, all rolling gliders will be minus the engine and tranny. You order it for the engine you plan on putting in it so that the glider comes with all the necessary stuff to hook that engine into the truck..... wiring harness, radiator and cooling system plumbing, CAC, etc. You could also leave off the rears, but most people go ahead and spec new rears. You just have to provide engine, tranny, driveshafts and the components to hook these all together. And of that stuff, you can get factory remanned engines and trannies and use new parts to hook that all up.

**NFDDJS** · 08.06.2012

I have been working with my dealer by email 2-3 times a week for the most part for about 3 months now. I was not going to order till December but it sounds like I might be putting in the order before the end of Sept because they are doing a flat rate $4000.00 price increase.
My rolling glider cost is going to be about $98,000.00
18 SPD-Trans $15,050.00
Reman CAT-16 $35,810.00
Drive line $3,500.00
Clutch/Batteries $1200.00
Slush fun $3000.00
Labor $6000.00

-$6,600.00 engine core
-$3,300.00 Trans core

That is what we are at for number now, hope this helps you out. This is a Western Star 4900FA 68in sleeper loaded with 14,700 fronts and 46,000 full locking rears.

**VisionLogistics** · 08.06.2012

Originally Posted by NFDDJS

I have been working with my dealer by email 2-3 times a week for the most part for about 3 months now. I was not going to order till December but it sounds like I might be putting in the order before the end of Sept because they are doing a flat rate $4000.00 price increase.
My rolling glider cost is going to be about $98,000.00
18 SPD-Trans $15,050.00
Reman CAT-16 $35,810.00
Drive line $3,500.00
Clutch/Batteries $1200.00
Slush fun $3000.00
Labor $6000.00

-$6,600.00 engine core
-$3,300.00 Trans core

That is what we are at for number now, hope this helps you out. This is a Western Star 4900FA 68in sleeper loaded with 14,700 fronts and 46,000 full locking rears.

woo nice!

**NFDDJS** · 08.09.2012

Originally Posted by Cowpie1

Ok.... here are some preliminary shots of my glider. We are still finishing up. Will get more later. These shots were done by the dealer and sent to me because of a couple of questions he had. It will be one unique looking Columbia.