Product review (5 stars): There are some very good videos on how to swap these out
Out of nowhere my washer suddenly started going out of balance with every single wash no matter how small or large.
I clearly remember the very first time it started because I had never heard that washer out of balance prior.
While there could be several causes, this seemed most likely.
There are some very good videos on how to swap these out.
At first I was a little concerned that the current suspension rods I pulled out looked ok and I could visually tell no real difference between the old and new other than the ugly grease on the old ones.
Don't be fooled by that.
After I changed all the rods, my washer has not been out of balance since.
I would suggest having a 2nd or even a 3rd person if possible to assist.
Getting them out was in fact easy, getting them in requires for the entire basket to be elevated a little to get the ball set at the top.
This is where another person was helpful in lifting the basket while I set the rod in place.
Given the somewhat tight working area, trying to pull up the basket with the rod was difficult.
Suffice to say I had no significant issues removing or installing the rods and it was well worth the time, effort and money.