{"product_id":"xpartco-dc97-16350st-washer-suspension-rod-kit","title":"XPARTCO DC97-16350ST Washer Suspension Rod Kit","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .epd-wrap { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 800px; }\n  .epd-wrap *, .epd-wrap *::before, .epd-wrap *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .epd-title { font-size: 22px !important; font-weight: 800; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 16px; }\n  .epd-section-title { font-size: 18px !important; font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin: 20px 0 10px; }\n  .epd-desc { font-size: 16px !important; margin: 0 0 14px; }\n  .epd-qa { background: #eef2ff; border-left: 4px solid #4338ca; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 18px; }\n  .epd-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #4338ca; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .epd-qa p { font-size: 16px !important; margin: 0; }\n  .epd-symptoms { background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 22px; margin-bottom: 18px; }\n  .epd-symptoms ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .epd-symptoms ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; font-size: 16px !important; }\n  .epd-symptoms ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4338ca; }\n  .epd-crossref { font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: 700; line-height: 2.2; background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; }\n  .epd-compat { background: #eef2ff; border: 1px solid #c7d2fe; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 22px; margin-bottom: 18px; }\n  .epd-compat ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .epd-compat ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 7px; font-size: 16px !important; }\n  .epd-compat ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #4338ca; }\n  .epd-features ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .epd-features ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px !important; }\n  .epd-features ul li::before { content: \"✓\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; color: #4338ca; font-weight: 700; }\n  .epd-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 16px !important; margin-bottom: 18px; }\n  .epd-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f8fafc; }\n  .epd-specs-table td { padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; font-size: 16px !important; }\n  .epd-specs-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: #475569; width: 45%; }\n  .epd-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .epd-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 16px !important; color: #854d0e; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; }\n  .epd-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; }\n  .epd-faq { margin-bottom: 18px; }\n  .epd-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0; }\n  .epd-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .epd-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px !important; }\n  .epd-faq-a { font-size: 16px !important; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .epd-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }\n  .epd-badge { background: #eef2ff; border: 1px solid #c7d2fe; color: #4338ca; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 20px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"epd-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 class=\"epd-title\"\u003eXPARTCO DC97-16350ST Washer Suspension Rod Kit (Set of 4)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"epd-desc\"\u003eWhen a Samsung top-load washer starts vibrating violently, walking across the laundry room floor, or flashing a UE error code and stopping mid-spin, the problem is almost always the suspension rods. These four rods hold the wash tub in position — and once their springs lose tension or their rubber mounting bushings crack, the tub swings freely and the washer cannot balance itself during high-speed spin. The symptoms build gradually: what starts as a slight shake eventually becomes a washer that sounds like it is tearing itself apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"epd-desc\"\u003eThe XPARTCO DC97-16350ST kit solves this with a complete matched replacement set. It includes two DC97-16350S rods for the rear positions (identifiable by white springs) and two DC97-16350T rods for the front positions (identifiable by pink springs). Samsung designed these two rod types with different spring rates because the front and rear tub mounting points handle different load angles during spin — so simply buying four of the same rod would not produce a balanced result. This kit pairs the correct rods together for a single, complete repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"epd-qa\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"epd-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4338ca\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"vertical-align:-2px;margin-right:4px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.7 6.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l1.6 1.6a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l3.77-3.77a6 6 0 0 1-7.94 7.94l-6.91 6.91a2.12 2.12 0 0 1-3-3l6.91-6.91a6 6 0 0 1 7.94-7.94l-3.76 3.76z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill This Fix My Washer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — if your Samsung top-load washer shakes, walks, bangs during spin, or displays a UE\/UB error, worn suspension rods are the most likely cause. This XPARTCO DC97-16350ST kit gives you all 4 rods in one box — 2 rear (white\/S-type) and 2 front (pink\/T-type). \u003cem\u003eQuick test: open the top panel, push the inner tub sideways — if it swings freely without springing back, the rods are shot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"epd-section-title\"\u003eCommon Symptoms of Worn Suspension Rods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"epd-symptoms\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWasher shakes violently or rocks during spin cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWasher walks or slides across the floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLoud rhythmic banging or thumping during high-speed spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUE, UB, or dC error code appears on the display\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSpin cycle stops prematurely — washer keeps retrying and failing to balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTub hangs unevenly or tilts to one side when washer is idle\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"epd-section-title\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"epd-desc\" style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;\"\u003eThe DC97-16350S (rear) and DC97-16350T (front) rods appear under many catalog numbers across distributors. This kit replaces all of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"epd-crossref\"\u003eXPDC97-16350ST, DC97-16350S, DC97-16350T, AP6806420, AP6806421, ASM105145, ASM143652, EAP12708544, EAP12592527, PD00070381, PD00069414, PS12708544, PS12592527\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"epd-compat\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"epd-section-title\" style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"epd-desc\"\u003eFits select \u003cstrong\u003eSamsung top-load washers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWA50R5200AW, WA50R5200AV, WA50R5400AV, WA50R5400AW\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWA45T3200AW, WA45T3400AV, WA45T3400AW\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWA45N3050AW, WA45H7000AW, WA45M7050AW\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWA44A3205AW, WA44A3405AP, WA44A3405AV, WA44A3405AW\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWA41A3000AW, WA40A3005AW, WA50T5300AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:15px;color:#854d0e;background:#fffbeb;border-left:4px solid #f59e0b;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This list does not cover every compatible model. Samsung uses DC97-16350S and DC97-16350T rods across a wide range of WA-series top-loaders. Check your model's parts diagram or contact us to confirm before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"epd-section-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"epd-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eComplete kit — 2x DC97-16350S (rear position, white spring) and 2x DC97-16350T (front position, pink spring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eXPARTCO aftermarket quality — built to match Samsung OEM rod dimensions and spring tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHigh-grade stainless steel construction with rubber dampers and durable plastic end caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e26.4\" overall rod length with 1-3\/8\" diameter — factory-spec fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEliminates excessive spin-cycle vibration, tub swing, and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAll four rods in one kit — no need to source S and T rods separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"epd-section-title\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"epd-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXPDC97-16350ST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC97-16350S \/ DC97-16350T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWasher Suspension Rod Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 4 (2x S-type rear + 2x T-type front)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXPARTCO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-grade stainless steel with rubber dampers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.4\" per rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRod Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-3\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamsung\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"epd-warning\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#854d0e\" stroke=\"none\" style=\"vertical-align:-2px;margin-right:4px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2L1 21h22L12 2zm0 4l7.53 13H4.47L12 6zm-1 5v4h2v-4h-2zm0 6v2h2v-2h-2z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Disconnect power before starting. The washer must be tilted back, so lean it against a wall or have someone hold it. Remove the two screws at the rear of the top panel and slide it off to access the suspension rods. Each rod hooks onto the tub bracket at the top and snaps into the base frame at the bottom. Unclip any wiring or hoses attached to the old rods before removing them and transfer them to the new rods. Install the white-spring S-type rods at the two rear positions and the pink-spring T-type rods at the two front positions — match them to the color of the rods you removed. After replacing all four rods, reassemble the top panel, plug in the washer, and run an empty spin cycle to verify stable operation. Estimated time: 30–45 minutes with basic hand tools.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"epd-section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-q\"\u003eHow do I know it's the suspension rods and not something else causing vibration?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-a\"\u003eThe fastest way to tell is a hands-on check: open the top panel and push the inner tub side to side. Good rods hold the tub fairly firm and pull it back to center — worn rods let it swing freely. If the rods look fine but you still have vibration, check the leveling feet (all four should contact the floor solidly), the damper pads on the base frame, and the spider arm assembly beneath the wash plate for cracks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the S-type and T-type rods in this kit?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-a\"\u003eBoth are the same overall length (26.4\") and diameter (1-3\/8\"), but they have different spring rates. The S-type rods (white springs) are calibrated for the rear mounting positions and the T-type rods (pink springs) are calibrated for the front. Samsung uses two types because the front and rear positions carry different directional loads when the tub spins at high speed. The spring color makes it easy to tell them apart during installation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-q\"\u003eMy washer throws a UE code but the load is balanced — could it still be the rods?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The UE (unbalanced) error is triggered when the washer's control board detects excessive tub movement during spin. Even with a perfectly balanced load, worn suspension rods allow too much tub swing, which trips the sensor. If you consistently get UE codes with loads of all sizes, worn rods are the most likely cause — the board is reading the tub movement as an unbalanced condition because the rods are no longer dampening it properly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM Samsung part or an aftermarket replacement?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-a\"\u003eThis is an XPARTCO aftermarket replacement kit. It is manufactured to match Samsung OEM specifications for dimensions, spring tension, and material quality. The key advantage of this kit is the price and convenience — you get all four rods (both S-type and T-type) in a single matched set at a fraction of the cost of ordering four individual OEM rods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-q\"\u003eCan I use these rods in a Samsung front-load washer?\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"epd-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Samsung front-load washers use shock absorbers (dampers), not suspension rods. Suspension rods are specific to Samsung top-load washers where the tub hangs from above. If you have a front-loader with vibration issues, you need shock absorbers — a completely different part. 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