skoob

Were do you guys get good quality v-belts. The local car places seem to have questionable quality for many items on these trucks. The ones I have bought from Pep Boys have torn up after less than three years and 10,000 miles.
I learned from these forums about the 190 degree thermostat and Wow that worked perfectly. I hope you guys can suggest a good place to get good belts.

rworegon

I use belts from the Toyota dealer and typically order from one of the online Toyota dealers. A couple are in my sig.

Lazypilot

Only use belts from Toyota. Tried aftermarket from O'Riley's once. Big mistake. Toyota cost more but will save you in the long run.

RustBucket

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Or use a trusted brand like Gates or Dayco. V-belts are not high-tech, they don't have to be Japanese. These companies make rubber components for basically every OEM and are industry standard. Just don't get their bottom of the barrel versions!

JodyR

If I have the time, and the dealer will get close in price, I'll go with OEM and feel all warm and fuzzy looking at the toyota ink. If I'm in a hurry, I'll buy Gates. I'm with RustBucket though, I think OEM gets their belts from Gates. We use gates V-belts where I work on industrial 600 HP electric motors and they are about the best you can buy IMHO. I would not trust store brands.

wyoming9

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I have had good luck with The Napa Belts in the Past but with every one sourcing parts from China who can say

rworegon

I just checked three original Toyota accessory belts in my used parts box:
Bando is the brand on one
and
Mitsuboshi brand on the other two.