Replaced LCA bushings (was "front end clank")

I developed a clunk after installing Bilstein 5100s with 881/906 springs. The clunking would happen when driving over a series of bumps in the road. There would be no clunks when driving over smooth dips or slowly I jacked up the front end and discovered the driver side tire has 1/2" of left/right play. I've tracked it down to the driver side inner tie-rod. Planning to replace the ITRE this weekend.
 
My 2020 ORP, no modification, and I have heard clunk 3-4 times. I have to monitor closely. I heard it when turning left at an intersection around 25MPH. I even made a u-turn and tried again to see if it was the vehicle, or manhole cover there making the clunk sound. I have <6K miles so far.
 
Finally tracked down my clunk today.

My clunk was a dull thunking clunk that was most pronounced when going through uneven bumps and left turns on pavement and was constant when off road. It sounded like it was the sway bar coming from the middle of the front end.

I believe that when I installed my UCAs I forgot to torque the sway bar end link on the passenger side. It was really loose. Tightening it to spec and clunk was gone. Fixed my skid plate creak while I was at it. It was so quiet today that I could now hear my squeaking rear hatch [emoji2357][emoji28]

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Update - I bought the Whiteline front bushings kit. Prior to replacing the bushings, I have sprayed them with penetrating oil twice.

The noise became much quieter.

Looking forward to getting the job done this weekend.
 

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