Q: Suspension Problems
I've recently had new wheel bearings hubs, brakes and inner tire rods and lower control arms changed on my 2004 Infiniti fx45 but I'm still hearing a grumbling sound coming from the front passenger side while driving. It effects it as much that when I hit a pothole or bump the whole car shifts viciously. What could it possibly be?
My car has 214000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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