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Can you get an F44 package on a Z71 K1500?

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Hello,

 

Does anyone know if it's possible to order a K1500 w/both the F44 (HD) option, and the Z71 option? Or is it a one or the other thing?

 

Also, does anyone know for sure what "HD" options are included in the Z71 option? I had the dealer look up my VIN, (on my Z71) it does not have the F44 package, it also does not have the F44/HD 5 leaf springs; -it has the standard K1500 4 leaf springs. I don't think it showed wether the Z71 uses the same Torsion (sp) bars as the F44, does anyone know? It did list the "HD" tranny cooler, tow hitch, same Bilstien HD shocks, and a few other things. . . I should have written it down.

 

Hmm. . . does anyone know of a site online that will allow you to plug in your VIN and verify what options were installed in your truck?

 

Thanks,

-Justin

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MS3DALE Senior Enthusiast

MS3DALE

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Sorry for the delay to reply to your question but I just saw your post.

 

Yes,You could get both the "F44" and "Z71" packages on the 1/2-ton ext.cab trucks.

 

I had two trucks that I special ordered equipped this way,A '94 and a '97,Both ext.cab short-bed Z71's.

 

The Z71 package consisted of Bilstein shocks,Skid Plates,Different jounce bumpers and "Z71" Decals,thats it.

 

The F44 package consisted of the 9 1/2" 14-bolt semi-floating rear-end,bigger 11.15 x 2.75" rear brakes (over the std. 10 x 2.5") and an addtional leaf in the spring pack (5 instead of 4,as you mentioned) and most importantly it increased the GVWR from 6200lbs. up to 6600lbs.

 

The F44 package has nothing to do with the HD tranny cooler or hitch,and did not include the Bilstein shocks,those were part of the Z71 pkg.

 

The F44 package was standard on 1/2-ton ext.cab long bed trucks and 1/2-ton ext.cab trucks equipped with the 6.5 diesel engine.

 

If you PM me or post your VIN I can send you a build sheet with all the options on your truck.I work at a dealer and have access to it.

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