383EER4001A Washing Machine Outer Tub Spring Expansion Tool, for 4986ER0004F/B/G Door Boot, Replacement LG and Samsung 1268535, AH3569695, EA3569695, PS3569695, B00AMF8HF8. (Red)

I was looking for a tool that would work for both the inner and outer tub springs on my LG WM0642HW washing machine so I needed a tool that could handle a range of about 2" to 5". The tool I received could expand a spring when the spring was in the tool tip notches from 2.25" closed to almost 5" fully open. Tool made the outer spring removal and installation a very easy job. Removing the inner spring was also easy with this tool but it was just a little more difficult putting it back on; it would have worked better if tool opened the full 5" where the spring is held. Packaging and workmanship of the tool was very good for something I will likely only use a few times but this tool could likely be used a lot and still work fine. Even though I had the tool, I tried installing the inner spring with vise grips once and said forget that as was not easy at all...glad I bought the tool. There were many other similar tools listed but they either had limited jaw size range or had too many bad quality feedback so this one seemed the best choice and I would buy it again. I think it would have been a really good buy if $5 less expensive.

I have a LG front load washer that needed the shocks replaced. It worked well on the outer boot spring. For a DIY it is a good value

This product works for its intended purpose - it was able to remove and reattach the spring clamps on my Kenmore Elite (a rebranded LG unit) washing machine during the replacement of the front gasket. I am giving the product four stars, because it could be improved. Specifically, the front prongs are too large for the holes on the spring clamp. When I tried to put the prongs into the holes on the spring clamp, the prongs would not fit, and I had to use pliers to expand the holes slightly. Not a huge deal, but dealing with the spring clamps is the most difficult part of the gasket replacement process, so having to fidget with the holes was inconvenient.I also note that my tool looks slightly different than the one on Amazon (mine came with blue handles). It made no difference to me, and the tool still worked for its intended purpose, as explained above.

Just removed and replaced the front of an LG. This AFFORDABLE tool makes getting the retaining wir for the boot off very easy and much easier getting it back on. I needed an extra set of hands to keep the wire in the rubber grooves. It took me two hands to expand an LG spring far enough, but the job is so much easier all around. Maybe if you have huge hands you can do the job by yourself. Even a child could be your helper. Ignore the negative reviews.

I purchased this after taking the tub spring off the hard way. This tool makes it much easier and saves time (at least in my case). Good quality, it looks and feels like it will last a long time.

Someone was too rouch with the rubber gasket seal on or front load washer. I looked up how to replace it and they used a tool like this. The problem is is that not all LG washers use the same spring retainers. I bought a different version but it didn't quite open wide enough and after struggling with it and many curse words I figured something wasn't working like it should. Then I found this tool. It starts off small enough to fit both spring retainers and opens up wide enough to easily remove AND re-install them as well. And for the same price. Get this one, I'm sure it will work for and you'll be frustrated if it turns out you have the same washer as mine and you bought the more "popular" tool instead of this one.

Please look at the photos on the website and the product I received. Very poorly welded together and sloppy coated over the tool. For 1/2 price , you can find much better quality than this overpriced and low quality contraction. Not recommend!!!!

It is really helpful to perform the replacement. For inner spring, it do need two persons together to put back the springs. It is easier to put back the outer spring. Thanks for this great tool!