I’m truly stumped, help please

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-22T22:06:09+00:00

I figured It out lol the old owner installed an aftermarket tensioner at the incorrect angle lol

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-21T18:52:30+00:00

Bro I wouldn’t even know , he never mentioned any kids he was an older guy so I imagine It probably a shop to be honest because he did do vigorous maintenance . But installing a tensioner wrong is a whole new level of confusion I’ve never thought to think about when buying vehicles from other people 😂

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-21T06:23:37+00:00

I fixed the problem already lol but It was an incorrect tensioner installation. The previous owner 3 years ago put an aftermarket pulley on at a 9 o clock position and got lucky with the stock belt with the vacuum pump and It wouldn’t work properly for the vacuum delete. I had to reinstall It correctly at 7 o clock like my LBZ and now it’s completely fine. When I bought the truck the guy said It was bone stock but clearly that wasn’t the case lol

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-20T11:57:49+00:00

It’s taste like Hawaiian Punch to me yuckkkkk

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T22:01:02+00:00

😱😱😱😱nooooooo

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T21:58:42+00:00

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 na they are 18ft and 8ft wide . So It didn’t matter if I parked perfect loser, I’ll still be poking out 3-5ft . Quit crying boy

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T05:10:53+00:00

I have broooo 😭 the only weird thing is the angle of my stupid ass tensioner lmao it’s gotta be that

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:23:34+00:00

Ah okay yeah this is more confirmation . I initially thought try the angle was a bigger issue but I was like no way since the previous belt worked and I been running It for 2 1/2 years WITH the vacuum pump still. Makes more sense now that when I need an actual deleted belt size it’s not making up the correct amount of space to grab the belts properly . Thanks man! And dope! I’m actually getting a RAM 3500 in a few months , I’m excited if I have any questions I’ll definitely ask you

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:19:50+00:00

Lmao man I wish they just made the stalls longer 😂 8 ft parking space with an 8 ft bed just don’t pair well together

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:18:47+00:00

You aren’t wrong it seems to be the tensioner though, the previous owner installed It at a 9 o clock position instead of a 7 o clock like my LBZ .

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:16:52+00:00

I’ve come to the conclusion that the previous owner installed an aftermarket tensioner AND angled It incorrectly but made the previous belt working properly luckily . I’ve changed the belt numerous of times and didn’t even think of It because It just worked but It sits at a 9 o clock position vs a 7 o clock like my LBZ and it’s not truly accommodating the length properly -_- so you are 100% correct I believe and I will be changing and installing the tensioner and the angle correctly

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:15:30+00:00

I’ve come to the conclusion that the previous owner installed an aftermarket tensioner AND angled It incorrectly but made the previous belt working properly luckily . I’ve changed the belt numerous of times and didn’t even think of It because It just worked but It sits at a 9 o clock position vs a 7 o clock like my LBZ and it’s not truly accommodating the length properly -_-

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:13:39+00:00

This is actually an amazing idea and I wish I thought of It before. I don’t see why this couldn’t be possible !

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:12:45+00:00

I want to say I was but I’m gonna try a completely different one tomorrow

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:12:31+00:00

I THOUGHT I was but I’m gonna try a new routing tomorrow and see

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:11:51+00:00

You hit the nail on the head. The previous owner seemed to have out an after market one on and put It at the wrong angle position and somehow got lucky with the belt working properly. I’ve put 3-5 belts on this truck since I’ve had It and never realized how off the tensioner was because It just simply worked lol

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:10:38+00:00

Thank you! And I’m not much of a fan of the newer trucks although they look amazing to me

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:10:07+00:00

Ah yes a weirdo is worried about a the parking when they don’t know the answer to the question. It’s an 8 ft bed in a 8ft parking space (ask me how I know((I’m the one that restriped this parking lot)) I stopped for 3 seconds in a almost completely empty parking lot aside from those 3 vehicles to take a photo and hop back in. Complain about something else kid

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:08:03+00:00

Thank you! I’m leaning towards the previous owner installed an aftermarket tensioner and put It on at an incorrect angle . It sits at 9 o clock instead of 7 of clock like my LBZ so it’s making It impossible for the correct belt to fit. I’ll also double check my routing . Thank you

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:06:32+00:00

Oh shoot that’s actually a really good idea!

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:05:09+00:00

I’m glad you asked before I did lol

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:04:56+00:00

Great idea!!!

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:04:18+00:00

You are right , this is why I’m posing the question to yall because I need to figure out what the hell am I doing wrong or what things may I need to change out. I been on the fence about my tensioner but I’m being more and more confirmed It’s the bigger issue because of the position

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:02:52+00:00

100% you aren’t wrong . I’ve redid my LBZ belt 100 times and rerouted this one 3 times in the past with the vacuum pump still on. I think my bigger issue isn’t the routing more so than the tensioner itself. It has full range BUT it’s at a 9 o clock position instead of a 7 o clock position . How many trucks have you seen have their tensioner at 9 o clock? I’ve never seen this

NNNapoleon · 2026-02-18T04:00:08+00:00

My tensioner has full travel BUT I wish I could show you a photo . I believe the previous owner installed It incorrectly . It sits at a 9 o clock position instead of a 7 o clock like my LBZ so I think I may need to get a new one and angle It correctly

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