In all honesty anything you install will likely be better than the stock one. BUT for your info..You get dayco's at advance auto's and places like that. Duralast is a autozone product. Everytime I have ever gone in there they have never stocked dayco.

 

Duralast normally offers excellent warranties and I haven't had a bad experience with anything other than brake pads from them so I think it will be fine. Like banditz stated the Daycos are available at advance autoparts.

 

OOHHH I see.. thanks for the info.

 

Different brand name, but probley manufactured in the same plant. You should be fine with the Duralast product; most of their items have a at least a one year warranty.

BTW, are you currently active duty?

 

Yeah thats what i figured. They look identical. Im going to buy it tomorrow morning before work.
I am no longer active duty. Im IRR (individual ready reserve) status for 2 more years. I served 5 active duty with 3 which they can call me back to active duty if needed. But luckily the Marine Corps no longer calls back to active duty since they increased their total number to 215,000. When i joined we were only 200,000 strong.

 

Well, thank you very much for serving and protecting us here at home.


That's what i would do bro..it's basically the same. Not to mention easy to change out.

 

GO ARMY lol

 

The Duralast one is made by Dayco.

Duralast/Belt Tensioner (305269) | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD 5 Cylinders 6 3.5L MFI DOHC | AutoZone.com

 

Banditz, it was an honor to be able to serve my country. But no need to thank me. Just keep those in mind that are still fighting in Afghan, and especially the family of those that gave the ultimate sacrifice.

I guess that link clears everything up! I guess i missed the part where it actually states Duralast is made by Dayco. Good find Sarge!!

I bought my truck with 42k miles, Im at 45k now, which i consider low mileage. I find it odd that probably 50% of the members on here have had an issue with their OEM tensioner at such low mileage. Recall or TSB maybe???

I also have to say, I have been a member of Ranger Power Sports when i owned a Ranger, and GM truck club when i owned a Silverado. 355 nation by far is the best forum i have been a part of. I have been browsing hundreds of posts before I posted myself, and all of the information given has been helpful, everyone is friendly and the moderators do an awesome job.

 

:yeahthat::true:

 

Good info in this thread.
Does the how to need a part number update? As far as I knew the #s did not change since the original how to?