Speed Queen Washer 12938000005341, Replaces 4444444444444444
A broken or worn rear suspension rod is the most common cause of a Speed Queen top-load washer that shakes violently, bangs loudly, or walks across the floor during the spin cycle. In most Speed Queen and Alliance Laundry top-load washers, the suspension rods (typically four — two front, two rear) support the wash tub and absorb the movement of the drum during agitation and spin. When a rear rod breaks or loses its damping ability, the tub swings freely, causing severe vibration, loud banging, and potential damage to the cabinet and surrounding components. ⚡ Common failure point in high-use Speed Queen commercial and residential washers. Part 12938000005341 is the genuine OEM rear suspension rod that restores proper tub support and eliminates vibration immediately — no modification required.
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- ✔ Washer powers on and fills, agitates, and drains normally
- ✔ Vibration or banging is worst during the spin cycle, not agitation
- ✔ Washer is level and all four feet are making firm contact with the floor
- ✔ Load is balanced — problem occurs even with a properly distributed load
- ✔ ONLY problem is excessive vibration, banging, or tub movement during spin
- Washer shakes or vibrates violently during spin cycle — most common customer complaint
- Loud banging or thumping noise during spin
- Washer walks or moves across the floor during operation
- Tub visibly swinging or hitting the cabinet walls
- Spin cycle cuts out early due to out-of-balance detection
- Visible broken or disconnected suspension rod inside the cabinet
- Part Number: 12938000005341
- Type: Washer Rear Suspension Rod — tub support and vibration damping rod, rear position
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit rear suspension rod (no modification required)
- Brands: Speed Queen, Alliance Laundry Systems
When a suspension rod breaks, the free-swinging tub can crack or deform the plastic tub ring mounting points where the rods attach. Inspect all four mounting hooks on the tub ring before installing new rods — a cracked hook will cause the new rod to pop free immediately under load, and the tub ring is far cheaper to replace now than after a second teardown.
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