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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by GreenTacoSr5, Sep 6, 2016.

  1. Sep 6, 2016 at 8:09 AM
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    GreenTacoSr5

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    Is it better to buy a power steering belt or any type of belts for a 99 Tacoma online or at the store and if so what brand should I look for?
     
  2. Sep 6, 2016 at 9:32 AM
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    devinzz1

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    support your local parts store if you have one.
     
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  3. Sep 6, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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    Well online is convenient whereas in the store you will be able to get the item same day. Everybody here will recommend you to stick with a Toyota factory belt. Which engine do you have?
     
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  4. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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    Gates and Bando manufacture OEM belts for Toyota.
     
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  5. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:05 AM
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    The reason behind OEM only is belts will be noisy or break prematurely. If you use an OEM manufacturer of the belts, Toyota doesn't actually manufacture their own belts, you'll be okay as well.
     
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  6. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:14 AM
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    Online is better in every way sans having it that day.
     
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  7. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:21 AM
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    I have an ext. cab 3.4 prerunner 1999
     
  8. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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    There is a auto zone O'Reilly and Advance Auto Parts right around the corner from my house
     
  9. Sep 6, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    Thanks for the help guys.
     

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