Trying to track down suspension noise

Schwamm

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2003 Mazdaspeed Protege, 2008 Mazda 3 Hatchback, 1984 RX7 GSL-SE
Hey guys, I recently started hearing a popping noise from my suspension when I turn sharply or go over larger bumps (even slowly - like a speed bump). It sounds like it's coming from the front end but I can't be sure. It doesn't happen every time, but it's a very noticeable noise when it does and I am trying to fix it. When I jack my car up and look around I can't replicate it, so I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction as to what to look for. I'm stumped!

The car has 138k miles.
Very Recent Maintenance (<1000 miles ago, the noise started more or less after this):
New passenger side front and rear wheel bearings and hubs (yes, I replaced the front hub too - it was loose)
New rear brake pads
Alignment

Other maintenance (<20,000 miles ago):
new CV axles
new tie rod ends
new sway bar end links (front)
driver side wheel bearings & rear wheel hub
New front brake pads and rotors

Any ideas on what could cause this noise? The sway bar bushings, lower control arms, struts, and pretty much any other suspension parts not listed above are original. Thanks for the help!
 
Sway bar bushings don't last long on proteges, but any of the replaced parts could have come loose as well. I would guess strut mounts or SB bushings.
 

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