'98 front end suspension noise

[KU40]

Hey all, my front end has been rattling on bumps ever since I bought it a year ago. Rattling may not be the best word, might be kind of more of a clunk on all bumps even just the smallest ones. I've already replaced the upper ball joints. Maybe the lower ones? I've tried moving the tires up and down and side to side but they don't move (not loose). So I figure if they don't move at all it shouldn't be the ball joints or bearings, right? Or am I wrong? Anything else to check? It seems to be on both sides.

[jr78]

Inner tie rods on the Rack and Pinion. Have someone litely bounce the car while you touch the tie rod. You should be able to feel it if that is what is wrong. They usally make more noise on the small bumps.

[fireball0012]

check the front shocks and the sway bars links

[KU40]

I forgot to mention that we replaced the front shocks soon after getting it. so those are good. I'll check tie rods and sway bar, thanks.

[rascal]

i agree with sway bar bushings, slightest bump will make alot of nose

[KU40]

Good call on the sway bar bushings. It was the ones that connect to the frame (though it stumped them for quite a while as nothing was easily loose, until the bounced it up and down a bit). I think for the first time in my life it was an inexpensive fix.