Knocking/Clunking noise @ front end
#3
MBWorld Fanatic!
There is simply no way that anyone can give you a meaningful "internet analysis" without seeing the car.
It is difficult to run over something hard enough to damage the steel parts without doing even more damage to the wheel and tire, or the body of the car, if the item hit is tall enough.
It is not a good idea to do an alignment without finding out - and fixing - what is wrong first.
My suggestion is to decide whether you really are experienced enough to see what might be damaged, and if you are not confident enough in your experience level to risk injury or death to you and others, let an experienced professional examine the vehicle ASAP.
It is difficult to run over something hard enough to damage the steel parts without doing even more damage to the wheel and tire, or the body of the car, if the item hit is tall enough.
It is not a good idea to do an alignment without finding out - and fixing - what is wrong first.
My suggestion is to decide whether you really are experienced enough to see what might be damaged, and if you are not confident enough in your experience level to risk injury or death to you and others, let an experienced professional examine the vehicle ASAP.