Q: Wheel wobbles when i hit a bump. Ive changed all tie rods, pitman arm, idle arm, and sway links.

asked by on October 30, 2017

At approx.30-40 mph, when i hit a bump in the road, my left wheel wobbles real bad. Ive changed all four tie rods, pitman arm, idle arm, and sway links. And ive had a wheel alignment.

My car has 340000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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