Ford LT8511 Belt Tensioners

This Heavy Duty Truck and Bus tensioner is designed and engineered by one of the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) belt tensioners in the world. The Litens replacement part meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part (with the exception of not having the car manufacturer’s logo or part number applied to the part). This part is manufactured to meet or exceed the performance and life specifications of the O.E. part. The part features a premium chrome-silicon steel spring, internal damping, a “lift-lug” feature for ease of installation, Tandem 6303 ball bearings, a molded locator pin for precise installation, and a forged steel pulley. Includes a new mounting bolt for ease of installation. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Product Features:

• Designed and engineered by one of the world’s largest Original Equipment suppliers of accessory drive tensioners and pulleys.
• Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life. The internal damping design provides quiet, smooth, system performance.
• Installation instructions and new mounting bolt included.
• Heavy Duty Electro-deposited coated (e-coat) Steel Pulley for superior corrosion resistance.
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 1/2 hour
• Accessory drive belts and tensioners are manufactured with similar design life targets. Since belt removal is required to change the tensioner, replacing both will extend the system service life and lower labor costs versus individual replacement.

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Product Features:

• Optimized components for maximum strength and durability
• Its patented design provides excellent belt alignment and tension, so drive life and efficiency are improved.
• Patented labyrinth seal prevents contamination of internal parts for maximum durability and service life
• Long-life steel pulleys with dust cover to protect internal bearings from contamination
• Double row bearings carry more load and last up to 3X longer than two individual bearings
• Chrome-silicone round torsion spring for less flex-fatigue than flat-spring designs
• The patented damping mechanism ensures maximum stability, reduces vibration and extends the life of the belt, idler and other auxiliary transmission components