Bad noise in passenger rear, ride is extremely stiff?

Tiny
TRAVIS.BELLEW
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  • 2002 FORD MUSTANG
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 192,000 MILES
This car has no rear sway bar, but every time the passenger rear wheel goes over a bump, it sounds exactly how busted sway bar links sounds. Squeaky, rattly and clanky at the same time, but only around the rear passenger wheel.

The car has an extremely stiff ride. I mean, extremely stiff. It is extremely uncomfortable to drive. I’ve already replaced both the front struts and rear shocks with Billsteins, and it made a very little change. The car is stock ride height.

I've inspected the under carriage and nothing seems to be broken. All I can think of is The Control arm bushings are gone, or the wheel bearing is shot. But it doesn’t wurrrr it clanks...
Monday, August 1st, 2022 AT 11:21 AM

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Tiny
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If we could hear the noise, it would be better, please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise. That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. In the meantime, let's lift the rear of the car and use a flashlight to see if you can tell if something is broken or worn out.

Here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

I have included diagrams so you can see what to look for. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 AT 8:54 AM

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