Freightliner glider kit questions

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{"text":"I'm looking at modifying a truck for hauling side dump trailers, am I wasting my time with putting heavier axles under a truck and making the required upgrades to the suspension to make the increased GVWR when I could get a glider kit that's done up how I'd like it done and have some additional benefits like a heavier duty frame, wet line kit installed, adjustable fifth wheel with air release for when the lever isn't wanting to cooperate, etc. Another thing I'm wondering about is if some sort of assist is needed on the passenger side with an axle rated for 16,000 pounds or if that's needed on 18,000 and 20,000 pound axles. Would it be worth looking at a 15 speed over a 10 speed like what's in the truck I'm eyeing? Or should I go all the way up to an 18 speed? I'm leaning towards sticking with Detroit as I have most of my experience with the DD15 and so I figure I'd have even less issues with the Series 60 as I'm not even familiar enough with Cummins to say I dislike them and I've never dealt with Cat. Sorry about rambling. ","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true,"externalShare":false}

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{"replyTo":"","text":"Go with the glider that’s set up for heavy hauling ","replyToPid":0}