Hey there!
It's not uncommon for a bad lower control arm bushing to cause sensations similar to a bad motor mount. The symptoms you're describing, like the intermittent low-speed clunky-pop that you can feel under your feet, could indeed be related to the lower control arm or its bushings.
Given your recent replacements of motor mounts, transmission mount, and CV axle, it's a good call to check the ball joints and lower control arm bushings. A worn-out ball joint or a deteriorated bushing can create that kind of clunking sensation, especially during shifts and low-speed maneuvers.
Before getting too worried about the more severe possibilities like steering rack or transmission issues, it's a good idea to inspect the ball joint and lower control arm bushing. If the ball joint is showing signs of wear and the bushing is shot, that could very well be the source of your clunky pop. It's a more common and less daunting fix compared to the other potential culprits.
So, roll up those sleeves, jack up the car, and give the lower control arm and ball joint a good once-over. You might just find the culprit causing that mysterious clunk.
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Good luck, and happy wrenching!
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