Are Both Idler Pulleys The Same?

[Murphy Slaw]

2016 5.7 Bighorn 1500. I can feel the bolt on the tensioner pulley, just like the upper pulley. They feel the same. O'Reilly's will have me 2 in an hour,

I'm hearing some rattling around there, nearing 100K.

 

[Murphy Slaw]

Yes.

Yes, they are, I changed both of mine and the rattling stopped.

Easy job with a ladder, piece of cake. The belt still looks good.

 

[RamDiver]

Yes.

Yes, they are, I changed both of mine and the rattling stopped.

Easy job with a ladder, piece of cake. The belt still looks good.

No pictures of the event or links to purchase the pulleys?

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[JW2 Innovations]

Yes.

Yes, they are, I changed both of mine and the rattling stopped.

Easy job with a ladder, piece of cake. The belt still looks good.

Nice! Btdt myself. My last truck had factory dual alternators so twice the number of pulleys/tensioners - F250 diesel. When I went to replace two I thought were going bad I got the sticker shock and then realized how much to do them all. Got myself a bearing removal kit from harbor freight and did them all for the cost of 1.5 of them. Timken bearings even! I don't think I'll be buying those again after going through that experience, and I've got the tool now to do the job quickly. LINK

Here's a youtube with some colorful language from time to time, but has detail to diy LINK

 

[RamDiver]

Here's a youtube with some colorful language from time to time, but has detail to diy LINK

That was a colorful display that includes a R & R of a couple of bearing sets. He certainly is a vibrant fellow.

Thanks for the entertainment Jeff. LOL

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[Murphy Slaw]

No pictures of the event or links to purchase the pulleys?

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I'm so "made in the 50's"....