Q: Recently I replace my struts on my 2004 Cadillac SRX I also replace the upper control arms the Cardinals beautifully for the first

asked by on October 14, 2017

I recently installed struts on my 2004 Cadillac SRX I also install upper control arms the car had a beautiful ride for the first week after that start with a low knock as I proceeded driving the car the knock has gotten greater and ride like I didn't change struts I checked all the connections everything seems tight is there something I am missing something I should do

My car has 98000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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