Don A Durham , NC September 13, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Stackable Washer Dryer LTE5243DQ2 Whirlpool Washer Dryer Combo Lte5243dq2: Suspension spring broke replaced all 3 springs and had to replace the base too becauce the threads were bad on base. How to replace Base Assembly (Welded). I took the whole tub assembly out. Replaced the bad parts & put it back together. It was not a hard repair. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours