I am completely ecstatic that this worked. But I am mad that it took me so long to find this post, I have been looking for a solution to this issue for months.
If OP had never posted a comment on this random youtube video ([ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMTxhr43slk[/ame]) I never would have solved this.
On top of the clunking noise you see in the video linked. I would also get a small clunking noise that sounds a lot like sway bar links when going over sharp bumps (divots in road) or small bumps in succession (think warning strips on highway).
Also, shout out to ermax for the idea of the bracket getting tweaked. I was able to get one of those vise grip style clamps (
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....AL._SX425_.jpg) to straighten the bracket.
Thanks Guys!