wdsr2080daww washer hits bottom

[JPG]

Hi I have basic washer and the whole tub hits bottom with large loads. Do i have to replace the entire suspension rods??? or is there a piece of it I can replace or is it something else??  Thanks  JPG

Model wdsr2080daww

[Repair-man]

When you say the tub "hits bottom", does this mean that it is banging around inside the cabinet?

There are 4 rubber tub stabilizer straps at the top of the tub that usually break and cause an off-balance condition.

[JPG]

Yes the whole tub / pulley everything rubs on the bottom of the washer It makes a scraping sound since it is hitiing the bottom only on large loads w/ a full tub. I assume the rubber bands r ok that keeps it from hitting the side of the tub right??  tks  jpg

[Repair-man]

Needs a bearing and seal overhaul. Spanner wrench will be needed as well.

[JPG]

Yuk !  What makes the whole tub asy wear out and hit bottom on large loads? I was hoping the 4 suspension rods had worn out and made it move down an inch or two... when u say bearing does that mean a tranny??

[JWWebster]

you needs new bungies most likely

[Repair-man]

If the entire superstructure is sagging, the suspension rods may do the trick.

[JWWebster]

It maybe that the rods themselves are ok but the mounts on which they are located are rusted out due to liquid detergent and other stuff eating away at the mounts. I have seen it. Getthe front off and then raise the top and take a looksee.

[JPG]

are the rods adjustable??? I believe the top is ok ,I will double check for sure. Have the rods ever worn out and make the whole thing hit bottom? Has anybody seen that??  tks  JPG

[JPG]

Those bungies just keep it from hitting the side of the washer right??? not actually falling down.?

[JWWebster]

They stretch. Yeah the rods break from time to time. But mostly down at the bottom where they hook to the tub gets rusted out.

[JPG]

HI well it looks like the springs were worn out on this washer i replaced the 2 black rods and it did not work than I bought 2 yellow rods and it worked the yellow rods lift the structure about an inch higher than the black ones....  tks for tour help !    JPG