Popping Noise

Noises problem
1992 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 136k miles

I notice that when I go over a bump, there is a sudden pop that I can feel under my feet. It seems to come from the right front tire and is quite loud. It usually happens when the right front tire is lower than the left. Any suggestions?

A clunk is more accurate than a pop. There is a pull to the right while driving

There is definitely play in the steering, especially while going over bumps which makes it difficult to control. The higher the speed the more play in the steering.

Vehicle is a 92 Ford Explorer 4X4 with 210,000 miles. The problem has been there for about 2 years now and started after the tie-rods were replaced the first time and the following parts replaced since then: bearings(both sides), driver side spendle, hubs(both sides), u-joints - drivers side half-shaft, front and rear drive shafts and drivers side ball joints. The popping does not happen on every rotation of the wheels. It does not matter if I am turning or moving strait. It will not pop when the wheels are off the ground(ie. On a lift). It almost sounds like its binding and coming from the drivers side.

92 Explorer. Yes, I have auto locking hubs and it only happens in 4x4. There is a jerking of the vehicle when it pops. If it is a failing hub lock, how do I fix it? The hubs have been replaced already.

I just bought a 92 explorer with only 77,000 miles for 1500.00. Solid engine and transmission seems smooth and quiet but when I turn or go over bumps there is noise, popping I am assuming are ball joints and the rattling blown shocks perhaps. If I have to replace the ball joints, repack the wheel barrings and replace the shocks what kind of ballpark $$$ are we talkin?

Manual locking is much cheaper and they are more reliable and stronger.