Clacking metal noise while driving

Tiny
KIMBEERLY
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  • 2015 DODGE JOURNEY
  • 111,226 MILES
When driving there it sounds of metal clacking like there was a loose metal hitting another metal on the front left side by the tire. This sounds a lot when driving and it even pops it sounds even more on uneven roads. Sometimes it sounds like popping when reversing. I already changed the shock absorber and the drive shaft, and it continues to make the same noise.
Monday, May 30th, 2022 AT 8:37 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When you replaced the strut/shock, were the strut mounts replaced as well? Also, have you checked to make sure there isn't a bad ball joint, stabilizer link, or control arm bushing?

Do me a favor. Take a look through this link and let me know if anything helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/popping-noise

I will watch for your reply.

Joe
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Monday, May 30th, 2022 AT 9:26 PM

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