Power steering / alternator belt

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    So when I had my oil change I was told that I need to replace the power steering / alternator belt soon. This looks like a pretty straight forward replacement so should I stick with OEM belts or is there something better or cheaper out there? Also any tricks to know how would be great or anything else I should take a look at while I 'am at it?
    09 WRX little over 50k ******************thanks D
     
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    Stretch belt. Make life easier by having the tool. Oem
     
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    the good old belt stretcher eh!
     
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    Life is always easier with the proper tool but I recently replaced mine without one and it was alright if you don't mind some scraped knuckles.
     
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    Just cut it and then staple it back together.
     
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    cuz you don't have a stretch belt
     
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    i CANT USE TAPE??
     
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    Are we talking about the PS/Alternator belt or the AC belt?

    The newer cars have a stretch belt for AC, but the PS/Alternator still uses the tensioner on the alternator. Should be a 5 min swap.
     
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    oops, my fault

    was thinking AC lol
     
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    PS/ALT belt Maybe 5-20 min for these big hands
     
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    Isn't the stretch belt just on the AC belt?
     
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    That is actually what I did. I just scraped my knuckles on the stapler.
    I actually drag my knuckles everywhere I go though, here is a self portrait:
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