Truck Slider Glass
When you hear the term “slider glass” for automobiles, it refers to the type of auto glass found on trucks, also known as truck slider windows. Some truck slider windows are made of safety glass and are held in place and secured by metal or plastic latches inside the vehicle.
For pickup trucks, these windows are essential for driver safety and provide a cool breeze from the back of the truck on warm spring or summer days.
**What Are Truck Sliders?**
If you have a pickup truck, chances are you have a truck slider. These sliding windows most resemble a rear windshield when compared to other types of auto glass. They provide a rear viewport for truck drivers, whose passenger cabins are shorter than those of sedans, coupes, SUVs, and other vehicles.
Truck sliders also act like a rear windshield in that the panes are fully contoured to the vehicle’s shape with aluminum frames, providing structural support to the roof of the truck cabin. However, truck sliders are typically sealed with rubber seals that are air- and water-tight to keep out the elements.
On pickup trucks, you’ll notice the rear sliding window, which can be clear glass or solar glass, depending on the driver’s preference.
**What Are Some Features of Truck Sliders?**
Truck sliders are customizable for each vehicle’s make and model. Customization includes the number of window panels and how many slide open to vent the truck, as well as how the panes are secured and latched.
– **Tri-Panel Truck Sliders:** Typically have one window panel that slides open to vent.
– **Four-Panel Truck Sliders:** Have two windows that slide along the track, known as “duo-venting” truck sliders, providing the widest possible opening.
The type of tempered or safety glass used in truck sliders can also be customized, allowing drivers to choose from solar privacy glass, which helps reduce interior heat build-up, or privacy tints.
When installing truck sliders, urethane adhesives are used for a positive bond. If your sliding window on the truck is damaged, replacements are simple with the rubber seals. For windshield damage that needs replacement or side car window repair on your truck, call our technicians at **USA AUTO GLASS** for prompt services.
