Can't find cause of front end creak/pop

[CWCobra]

I have a 1995 Cobra coupe, 105,000 miles, all stock suspension; it has a very annoying creak/pop in front end that I cannot locate. Happens when suspension loads or unloads, such as when I take off from red light, or when I touch the brakes. Also randomly happens when I hit a bump at SLOW speed.

Already tried so far: replaced struts. Removed, inspected, reinstalled springs. Removed, inspected, reinstalled anti-sway bar.

Took car to local shop, and paid for two hours of diagnosis time. They could not find the cause, and certified ball joints, tie rods, etc as A-OK.

Took the car next to local Ford dealership. Paid for 3 hours diagnosis time. Could not locate cause. Also certified BJs, tie rods, etc as good - no replacements needed.

I am at a loss. Short of replacing all front suspension parts, does anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
CW

 

[JOEGTS]

A friend of mine had a popping noise when taking off and I found the nuts loose on the motor mounts. I tightened them up and the noise was gone.

 

[Stangster5.0]

I know you mentioned them as being okay,but try to replace the tierod bushings with some new stiffer ones.This fixed the problem on mine.May as well replace all of them while your at it.11 years is a long time.

 

[HISSIN50]

CW, do we assume the spring isolators and strut bushings were checked off as A-ok?

Good luck.

 

[fordtech28]

check your front brake calipers mine did the same thing on take off or when I'm backing up its a poping clunk noise just grease them and they should be good or replace the hardware on the calipers it should cure your problem

 

[99FiveOh]

Does it make the noise when you turn the wheel back and forth?