{"product_id":"performance-drive-belt-tensioner-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2002-6-0l","title":"Performance Drive Belt Tensioner Kit for Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (2000-2002) 6.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Serpentine Drive Belt and Tensioner Kit for 2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 (GMT800)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Drive Belt Tensioner Kit replaces worn factory accessory drive components on the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 to eliminate belt slip, restore alternating charging stability, and maintain reliable cooling under heavy towing loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Accessory Drive Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-mileage \u003cstrong\u003eGMT800\u003c\/strong\u003e platforms powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eVortec 6000 LQ4\u003c\/strong\u003e frequently suffer from torsional damping loss in the factory tensioner spring mechanism. Constant thermal cycling within the engine bay causes internal damping grease desiccation, resulting in tensioner arm oscillation and severe pulley bearing play. On 130-amp charging systems, this degradation causes belt slippage, parasitic drag, edge shredding, and intermittent loss of alternator output or water pump circulation under heavy payload demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive service kit restores proper drive-belt geometry using a reinforced mechanical spring tensioner, precision-ground idler pulley, and heavy-duty EPDM multi-rib serpentine belt. The high-load sealed steel bearings resist radial wear and heat degradation, maintaining uniform belt tracking and consistent dampening pressure across all front-end accessory drive components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Serpentine Belt (Part #6PK2360)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Idler Pulley (Part #38001)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Belt Tensioner Assembly (Part #38158)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e6.0L Vortec 6000 LQ4 \/ GMT800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e300 hp \/ 360 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e6PK2360, 38001, 38158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 6.0L V8 (130 Amp Alternator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 6.0L V8 (130 Amp Alternator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 6.0L V8 (130 Amp Alternator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the GMT800 Suburban 2500?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eVortec 6000 LQ4\u003c\/strong\u003e engine. \u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit models equipped with the 105 Amp alternator or 8.1L Vortec 8100 engine options.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I confirm whether my Suburban has the 130-amp alternator?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify your vehicle build sheet or glove-box RPO sticker for code KG8 (130A) rather than K68 (105A) prior to belt installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle extreme towing conditions, this drive component package maintains proper hydraulic and electrical support on your heavy-duty three-quarter-ton GM chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67546954432760,"sku":"DS-E9V098IS8","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-drive-belt-tensioner-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2002-6-0l-1.jpg?v=1790739442","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/performance-drive-belt-tensioner-kit-for-chevrolet-suburban-2500-2000-2002-6-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}