Agreed. Before I bought a krikit tension gauge, I thought it was tight. It squeeled... I bought a Krikit gauge like these:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...e%2Ck%3Akrikit
It was nowhere near being tight enough (80+lbs too loose). The gauge works well, I'd recommend anyone who works on cars to get one.

 

Thanks, I have heard that thry need to be tight, but I am worried about wearing out besrings in the things ut controls. I already had to vhange the wsterpump, and in the morning the p/s pump squeeks a little. Thejeep desler told me to sdjudt Iit so thr long portion between the wsterpimp snd the p/s pump has about 1/2 " of movement, then start the motor abd gurn on the a/c, if it squeals, adjust it till it judt dtops, that shiuld br thr tight tendion. So, we'll see. Thanks sgain.

 

Well the Gator Back belt workd just fine, it slipped over all the pullys and adjusted up just great. so now I know I need a 6 rib 100.5" belt. Thanks for the great info and I sure learned alot working with this forum, thanks again for the great info....