2013 Mini Cooper 98kkm

I replaced the front lower control arm bushing with powerflex and my passenger tire no longer moves when I kick it.

There a very subtle clunk from the passenger side.


So I have isolated a subtle clunk to the passenger side. When I push hard back and forth at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions - it’s solid.

When I push hard back and forth at the 12 o’clock position I hear a subtle clunk. Both of these are with the car on the ground.

When I raise the passenger wheel off the ground - I cannot reproduce it. Any thoughts?

I suspect this this is one of the ball joints - either inner or outer and bulky lifting the wheel it’s a different angle that firms up the ball joint?

Feedback would be appreciated.