Freightliner Glider Kits

Freightliner
glider kits
THE SMART BUSINESS DECISION
Freightliner Glider Kits are available in a full range of vocational
configurations, from linehaul to construction to everyday local delivery.
freightliner glider kits
The Smart Business Decision
Get a brand new truck for up
to 50 percent less.
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Now you can take advantage of the technology, safety,
comfort and styling of a new Freightliner truck at a
surprisingly low price. How? With a new Freightliner
Glider Kit. The glider kit is a great option that will give
you the benefits you’d expect from a new truck–such
as a choice of option packages, advanced engineering
and a new truck warranty–but without the cost.
Technical advancements. Besides a roomy,
well-appointed interior, you’ll get scores
of technical advancements that add up to
greater fuel efficiency, easier maintenance
and lower operating costs.
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Tax savings. What’s more, a glider kit sold
and domiciled in the U.S.A. can give you
substantial tax savings. In many cases, an
owner using a glider kit to rebuild a vehicle
worn out by use or age or disabled from a
wreck, may be exempt from Federal Excise
Tax or FET (refer to IRS Revenue Ruling 91-27,
see www.IRS.gov or your tax adviser.)
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Higher resale. A glider kit will also pay off in
the long haul with higher resale value.
We can do this because the Freightliner Glider Kit is a
complete assembly of the cab, front axle, wheels and
frame, plus all the Freightliner standard equipment
we are famous for, including ABS. Just combine the
power train components from your current vehicle
with a glider kit or opt for a new or remanufactured
engine. You’ll be in a brand new vehicle that’s exciting,
cost effective, modern and reliable. In fact, the glider
kit can save you even more by drastically reducing the
time, expense and hassle involved in refurbishing a
truck or repairing a wrecked vehicle.
In most cases, the cost is only 50-60 percent of that
of a new truck, including assembly. And with your
Freightliner dealer’s SpecPro software, specifying the
best is even faster and more economical.
A better bottom line is built right in.
Because today’s truck components are built to last,
keeping them on the road with a glider makes
better sense than ever. Whether you’re an individual
operator updating an older vehicle, a business owner
needing to make an application conversion, or the
manager of a large operation looking to standardize
your fleet, the Freightliner Glider Kit is a smart
business move. Here are just a few reasons why:
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Driver satisfaction. If you’re a fleet owner
looking for ways to attract and keep good drivers,
Freightliner quality and luxurious interior comfort
options are very powerful driver incentives.
Step up in style.
Best of all, with the savings you enjoy by using
a Freightliner Glider Kit, you can afford a lot
more features and options than you might have
thought.
Freightliner is known for its complete family of
great-looking, hard-working trucks–from the
local delivery business class to the luxury overthe-road sleepers. Freightliner Glider Kits are
available as day cabs, or can be equipped with
optional flat, mid or raised roof integral sleeper
units–all with a wide array of interior choices and
driver-friendly options. Just select the Freightliner
Glider Kit that suits your needs.
Now is your chance to update your truck in style.
Whatever your personal tastes or application,
your dealer can spec the truck you’ve always
wanted, from paint to upholstery, in order to
create completely customized kits.
So complete, it’s like having our
engineers there to help.
Save hours of assembly time.
Freightliner offers one of the most complete glider kits on the
market. Thanks to the loose parts box that we supply with each
kit, you can be sure you have the parts you need for your
specific truck.
Our loose parts box contains over 160 parts included
as standard–from the power steering pump and
reservoir to wingnuts and wiring–that help make
Freightliner an excellent glider buy.
Kit contents are important when you’re comparing gliders. Don’t
be misled by the unassembled prices of other kits–many of their
included parts may require add-on components that you need to
gather yourself. By the time you obtain and install these omitted
items, your assembled cost can be far greater than the initial price.
With a Freightliner Glider Kit, a great deal of the work is already
taken care of for you. Our loose parts box contains such major
pieces as an A/C compressor with clutch, complete shift control
mechanism, and all chassis air brake valves. The result: you’ll need
fewer additional parts, and you’ll save hours in assembly.
Easy as 1-2-3.
Our assembly manual and documentation
are the best anywhere.
There’s no mystery about our kit prices. And because the kits
are so complete, there’s no mystery in assembling them, either.
The FLD Glider Kit includes our Technical
Instruction and Assembly Manual
featuring the latest technical data and is
specially engineered to make assembly
a snap. Other models, such as the
Columbia, Century, and Business Class,
will feature a Technical Instruction
and Assembly Manual on
computer disc as they
become available.
These tools will allow
you to get back on the
road earning revenue again in record
time, and running better and safer while doing it.
Make a power move.
With an optional remanufactured engine, you’ll gain
increased performance without having to do any
engine work. Count on it to slice vehicle downtime and
to boost fuel economy.
Have us install a MBE 900 in a M2, or a MBE 4000, a Cummins
ReCon,® Detroit Diesel Reliabilt® or Caterpillar® Reman engine at
the Freightliner factory, and you’ll save installation time and the
costs of an engine overhaul. Plus, a wide range of economical, fully
warranted remanufactured parts are available separately from
your dealer. Now, that’s the way to make your savings add up.
GLIDER FINANCING
Daimler Truck Financing (DTF) is pleased to offer glider
financing, at or near new truck rates, depending on content.
In many cases well documented value of
donor vehicle components may be applied to
the down payment. Consult your dealership’s
finance group for more details.
Ready. Set. Go.
Glider kits include the same superior driver control and
comfort factor with an electronic monitoring system,
suspended clutch pedal, quiet cab interior and powerful
heater/air conditioning system–all standard.
You can start enjoying the benefits of a glider conversion
practically right away. Even if you want your Freightliner
Glider Kit custom spec’d and engineered, it can be delivered
with minimal lead-times. Your Freightliner dealer will work
with you to ensure that you receive the exact glider kit
you need, and the type of financing that best fits your
particular requirements.
Replacement Cabs
If a complete glider kit is more
than your current needs require,
replacement cabs are also offered in
various levels. The most basic being
a Skeleton Cab, which consists of
sheet metal, doors, and glass. Next,
Take advantage of the ease of
we have a Service Cab. This is a
a Per Serial replacement cab.
Skeleton Cab along with the base Built as close as possible to
original vehicle specifications,
model standard cab wiring, dash,
it arrives complete with interior,
and gauges with engine-specific
dash, wiring, mirrors, paint–
practically everything needed
wiring. Finally, we offer a comto return a damaged cab to a
pletely trimmed Per Serial Cab.
fully functioning cab.
This level of cab is built as close as
possible to your original vehicle’s specification. We also have
completely trimmed hoods, which are painted and come
complete with grille, headlights and bezels. Available for
individual purchase or in combination with a cab, these
hoods are made for you to simply bolt on and go. With all
these options, we are sure to have just what you need to
make repairs and get back on the road.
“A Freightliner Glider Kit is a very cost-efficient, viable
option to update equipment without having to buy a used
truck, where you don’t know what you’re getting. And, it’s
less expensive than new.”
Ed Bennett, President, D&K Truck Center
Keep downtime down. You’ll appreciate the time
savings that come from the glider kit’s ease of assembly,
whether you rely on your dealership, a body shop or
handle it yourself.
The sky’s the limit when it comes to Freightliner glider kit
features and amenities. Choose from expansive model
offerings including our luxurious sleepers in a wide
selection of heights and bunk options.
Your glider kit can be serviced at any of the nationwide Freightliner dealerships.
No matter which model you spec, you can be sure
it comes with the famous Freightliner quality and
excellence of design.
The Finishing Touch
Outstanding technical and service
support–our trademark of quality.
You’re not just buying a glider kit. You’re buying
a Freightliner. That means you can count on the
very best in dealer support, and Freightliner’s
long-term commitment to providing after-sale
service second to none.
Our customer support starts with our exclusive
Technical Assistance Hot Line. Phones are staffed
by glider technical specialists to answer any
question you may encounter during assembly
of your kit.
Freightliner’s commitment to support begins with nearly 300
dealerships across North America.
Plus, every Freightliner Glider Kit comes complete
with an unsurpassed new truck warranty. You
can also depend on competitively priced parts,
available when and where you need them. Our
goal at our dealerships is to have immediate
parts availability, especially for fast-moving or
critical parts.
And our customer service program is unparalleled in the industry. You can get customer
service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at many
dealer locations, and our 24 hour, 7 days a week
Freightliner Customer Assistance Center is always
ready to help. (1-800-FTL-HELP).
No one does more to put high tech solutions to work for you. Take
SpecPro for instance. This fast and easy specifications software will
help you spec out your new glider in no time.
Our Customer Assistance Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a
week to serve you with everything from breakdown assistance to parts
information.
Category
Engine Equipment
Transmission Equipment
Front Axle and Equipment
Alternator/Starter/Battery
Rear Axle and Equipment
Frames
Chassis Equipment
Front Hubs, Tires and Wheels
Cabs and Equipment
Instruments and Controls
Cab Interiors
Lighting and Electrical
Paint
Freightliner Glider Kit Standard Specifications*
Front & rear engine mounts, throttle & clutch pedals
Complete air intake & exhaust system
Radiator, CAC with piping and hoses
Electronic Engine wiring to engine ECM
Painted shift lever with tower and boot
Meritor 12,000 Ib. steer axle
Taperleaf 12,000 lb. front suspension w/shocks
TRW TAS-65 or THP 60 (by model) power steering
Power Steering Pump & Reservoir
Maintenance free front suspension bushings
Prep kit for Delco-Remy 12 volt alternator/starter
Provision for 3 customer furnished Alliance
maintenance free threaded batteries w/cables
Steel battery box frame mounted left-hand under cab
Provision for customer furnished Meritor RT-40-145
36,000 lb. 4-spring flat leaf rear suspension
40,000 lb. Airliner air-ride rear suspension
WABCO anti-lock brake system (ABS 4S/4M)
Two-valve parking brake system w/ warning indicator
154” 3900mm wheelbase
170”/180” 4325mm/4575mm wheelbase
260” 6600mm wheelbase
11/32” x 3 1/2” x 10 3/16” steel frame 120 KSI
9/32” x 3 1/2” x 10 1/16” steel frame 120 KSI
Reinforced nylon, fabric braid chassis air lines
Left hand BOC access; includes grab handle,
step and aluminum deck plate FMCSR 399
24” Air slide 5th wheel w/ 12’ air & electrical lines
Steel air brake reservoirs chassis mounted
Solid dark gray aerodynamic bumper
Painted steel bumper
16” Hendrickson Aero Clad stainless steel bumper
18” Chrome steel bumper
100 gallon/378 liter RH side aluminum fuel tank
Dual 140 gallon/529 liter aluminum fuel tanks
Betts B-25 painted mudflap brackets
EquiFlo inboard fuel system
Con Met hubs with preset bearing 10 hub pilot
Accuride steel 22.5” x 8.25” front HP disc wheels
Freightliner Logo Aluminum 22.5” x 8.25” polished
120” BBC Cnventional aluminum cab
112” BBC Conventional aluminum cab
132” BBC Conventional aluminum cab
70” Mid-roof XT Sleeper
Air cab mounts
10” x 26” clear rear window
20” x 36” clear rear window
HVAC binary controls, air conditioning w/ R-134a
Base model standard gauge package
Black gauge bezels
Bright finish gauge bezels
Single electric motor windshield wipers w/ delay
Oasis Tan vinyl interior
Opal Gray textured vinyl interior
Opal Gray Chaparral vinyl interior
Oasis Tan Chaparral cloth interior
Small aerodynamic marker lights
LED marker lights in integral visor
Grote flush mounted stop/tail/backup lights
Baggage door & bunk activated LH & RH lights
Dome reading and door activated courtesy lights
Paint: One solid color single stage
Paint: One solid color w/base clear coat, 2-stage
FLD/SD
Columbia
Classic/XL
Coronado
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*For Business Class Glider Kits, see your dealer for specifications.
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