F44 is the RPO code.
I'll take correction/rescind this statement with definitive proof, but I don't think F44 on a half ton designates a semi floater rear end.
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F44 is the RPO code.
F44 is the RPO code.
I'll take correction/rescind this statement with definitive proof, but I don't think F44 on a half ton designates a semi floater rear end.
I didn't find any GM documentation with a quick Google search (to be honest, I am getting ready to leave the house so I only browsed the first page.)
A lot of the GM related forums seemed to indicate that the F44 RPO code grants you a six lug 9.5" 14SF axle with 11" drums and a pair of extra leaf springs.
There's also no such thing as a GMT400 "Heavy Half" - that's a squarebody era package. There is a GMT400 with the F44 suspension package that does include the 9.5" 14 bolt and an extra leaf in a heavier duty spring pack.
I was curious, so I looked. I'll take this [posted by "someotherguy" (considered an authority by all standards elsewhere on this board)] as substantial grounds to rescind my previous statement...
So I've corrected myself.
4th ID! 10th Mountain (Drum) myself.
I can chime in on this discussion. I found a 14 bolt SF 4x4 axle and swapped it in my rig after my 10 bolt decided to quit on me at 287k miles. You will need new u bolts when you find your axle, 1) for safety and age, 2) because they're different. Be sure to get the axle pads too. I got mine from an individual, so I had to find those extra items I previously mentioned. On another note, 4.10's are great for a daily, as I have them in my rig.
I was 4th ID, Ft. Hood, 03-08.
I didn’t think anyone would recognize the 4 Lieutenants pointing North!
I actually put this project off for a while. Parking brake locked up on my truck and ended up cooking a lot of components. I had to sink some money into the 10 bolt to get it back on the road. So I am going to roll it while I fix other items.
05-06? I was at FOB Rustimiyah (Baghdad) during that time...
I am not even close to getting to the fun mods. Right now, I am just trying to get this truck up to my spec and reliable to drive around.