How to Select a Truck Slider For Your Vehicle
Truck slider windows are made of safety solar glass held in position by metal or plastic latches inside the vehicle. They resemble a rear windshield and offer visibility to drivers whose passenger cabins are shorter than those in sedans, SUVs or coupes. As the panes are reinforced with aluminum frames, they provide structural strength and support to the roof of the cabin. Truck sliders are also sealed in to resist rain and outside elements.
Truck sliders are constructed to be compatible with different vehicle makes and models. The difference is in the number of window panels and how many slide open to vent the vehicle, and how the panes are secured. For instance, a tri-panel truck slider usually has a single window panel that slides open to vent. A four-panel truck slider consists of two windows that slide along the track and offer the widest opening.
If you own an old Toyota Tacoma model, a duo vent four panel slider from C.R. Laurence comes with the original four-panel design with a contoured powder-coated aluminum frame and tight-sealing weatherstrip. It offers the widest possible opening, and is available in up to four glass colors. For older model Chevy/GMC trucks, CRL's duo-vent four panel sliders with solar glass have a self-locking latch on tri-vents.
As far as options in glass are concerned, you can choose from clear, light, dark and solar. Check out this page to explore truck sliders.
Choosing a truck slider
The good news is that sliders are available for almost every truck model, from standard cabs, custom cabs, Ram cabs, F-Series and those from all leading truck makers. If you're shopping for CRL truck sliders, all you need to do is select your truck model year, the make, and the model. Alternatively, you can search by catalog number or NAGS (National Auto Glass Specifications). For example, you can type in TSW1829 or DY90022 for a standard cab model in the early 48-55 model year corresponding to dimensions of 31-1/8" x 10-3/8.
CRL also offers a truck slider application chart specifying all details in tabular format for easy search and identification. To order a truck slider, you must mention the catalog number and the suffix designated for the glass color you want. For instance, TSW1829S refers to a standard cab slider with solar glass.
For a Comprehensive look truck sliders check out our Truck Slider Windows sorted by model make.