98 Ford Explorer clunks over bumps

[reddnek360]

I have a 98 explorer v8 and recently it started making noises in the front end. I did upper and lower ball joints and wheel bearings a year ago. I can barely go over any bump in the road without hearing a clunk. It's not at turns its just over bumps. I'm lost and need a little help. It doesn't seem like torsion bars, because it sounds right in front pass side. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[swshawaii]

Start by checking the front sway bar end links. By far the most common suspension failure.
How to: Replace your sway bar / stabilizer bar bushings and end links
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285772

Highly recommended and very easy to install. Replace BOTH sides, two kits needed. (K700542)
http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_en1/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_213006_Sway_Bar_Link_Eng.pdf
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3501174

 

[bigred4x4]

Also inspect lower control arm bushings

 

[Turdle]

Could it be the upper shock mount? The rubber insulator might be worn. You must have rubber in the shaft hole to keep the shock shaft from hitting it.

 

[chefduane]

Ditto Turdle's suggestion. I had a similar clunk in my front end going over parking lot speed bumps. Turned out to be a combination of a worn bushing and a loose top nut.