Whirlpool 8182703 Shock Absorber for Washer

Easy to install They fit. They work. They solve the problem of old, worn ‘shocks’. Easy to install. An easy diy.I would pump them a few times manually before install. Distribute the oil evenly on the shaft, etc. Fully extend, fully compress.Note these aren’t really ‘shocks’ like in a car. There is no hydraulic oil. No piston. No internal guts. Its just a shaft that slides in and out with some pretuned level of friction. There isn’t a seal, more like an oiled wick sort of washer, soaked…

New Shocks no more walking washer After ignoring months of my Kenmore washer walking across the floor, an internal drain hose leak forced me to open up the washer. I discovered the drain hose was being pinched between the drum and internal parts from the old worn shocks allowing exaggerated movement of the drum. I replaced all four old shocks with these and now no more walking. The shocks are very simple. I expected some sort of internal spring, but these are only hollow tubes with some greased felt to create friction…

Kenmore HE3t Is Now Running Quiet For the last year or so my 14 year old Kenmore HE3t washer tub with the original shock absorbers would shake, rattle and bang around during the spin cycles. After replacing all 4 shocks, the machine runs surprisingly quiet and tame even with heavy laundry loads during the spin cycles. It runs and sounds almost brand new. The new shocks appear to be OEM quality in fit and function.Removing and replacing the shocks is an easy replacement job with a pair of Channellock pliers. The most…