I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
make sure that's the case with these belts.

Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.

Thanks!!

-jeff

 

"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...
> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of
the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with
the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without
any loss of quality.

Chris

 

"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...
> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of
the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with
the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without
any loss of quality.

Chris

 

"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...
> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

Gates, Goodyear, and Dayco make probably 95% of the belts out there. Most of
the OEM belts are made by one of these 3 as well, and are just labeled with
the Mopar part number. The auto parts store will save you some bucks without
any loss of quality.

Chris

 

"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...

> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

spares... let's see... here is what i would pack on a long trip in my
jeep:
fuses - these are cheap!
hose clamps (2 of each size - heater and radiator)
radiator hose (upper and lower)
heater hose (a couple feet should work)
couple quarts of oil
couple feet of wire
alligator clips for above wire
light bulbs (brake, turn, etc)
brake fluid
tranny fluid (gear oil?)
couple u-joints
oh yeah, we can't forget the most important thing:
beer.
8~)>

--
bob z.

"people with less brain power than you are doing more difficult things
everyday"©

 

"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...

> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

spares... let's see... here is what i would pack on a long trip in my
jeep:
fuses - these are cheap!
hose clamps (2 of each size - heater and radiator)
radiator hose (upper and lower)
heater hose (a couple feet should work)
couple quarts of oil
couple feet of wire
alligator clips for above wire
light bulbs (brake, turn, etc)
brake fluid
tranny fluid (gear oil?)
couple u-joints
oh yeah, we can't forget the most important thing:
beer.
8~)>

--
bob z.

"people with less brain power than you are doing more difficult things
everyday"©

 

"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...

> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

spares... let's see... here is what i would pack on a long trip in my
jeep:
fuses - these are cheap!
hose clamps (2 of each size - heater and radiator)
radiator hose (upper and lower)
heater hose (a couple feet should work)
couple quarts of oil
couple feet of wire
alligator clips for above wire
light bulbs (brake, turn, etc)
brake fluid
tranny fluid (gear oil?)
couple u-joints
oh yeah, we can't forget the most important thing:
beer.
8~)>

--
bob z.

"people with less brain power than you are doing more difficult things
everyday"©

 

I wouldn't think twice on this one. Get it from the easiest place to get it
at. The belts will be the same for all practicle purposes. Frankly, you
should be able to inspect the belt you have, and if you suspect it is going
to break before you get home, replace it now and don't worry about it
anymore. If there is no indication that it is worn out, it isn't going to
change much on a relatively short hunting trip.





"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...
> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

 

I wouldn't think twice on this one. Get it from the easiest place to get it
at. The belts will be the same for all practicle purposes. Frankly, you
should be able to inspect the belt you have, and if you suspect it is going
to break before you get home, replace it now and don't worry about it
anymore. If there is no indication that it is worn out, it isn't going to
change much on a relatively short hunting trip.





"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...
> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

 

I wouldn't think twice on this one. Get it from the easiest place to get it
at. The belts will be the same for all practicle purposes. Frankly, you
should be able to inspect the belt you have, and if you suspect it is going
to break before you get home, replace it now and don't worry about it
anymore. If there is no indication that it is worn out, it isn't going to
change much on a relatively short hunting trip.





"Jeff Olsen" <jeffo@efn.org> wrote in message
news:bmlbrg$hgf@garcia.efn.org...
> I am going to get a spare serpentine belt before my big elk hunting trip
> in a couple weeks here. Should I go to the dealer, or get one from an
> auto parts store? I'm happy to pay more FOR MORE QUALITY. Just want to
> make sure that's the case with these belts.
>
> Also going to get a spare headlight. Any other spares I should get?
> Vehicle is a '97 TJ with 4.0L engine, 68K miles, runs great.
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff