Front End Clunk

Hey guys, after storing my 2002 Protege5 in a building for some years, seems my daughter could use it so I've pulled it out and started to check it out.

Everything works as I remember but there is a clunking sound coming from the front end that I hear when I cross the RR tracks near me or any sharp bumps and so far I can't find the source. I've checked sway bar bushes, sway bar links, control arm bushes, shock mounts etc., with no luck. Realize, that none of that means I may have tried hard enough so speak up.

So far the ONLY thing I've touched or pried on that is at all loose is the radiator. Not much but I can move it in its mount. Any suggestions as to where I should look? I've not tried to move the engine/transmission around but am happy to give that a go.

Call me confused, lost, or both and really need y'alls thoughts. HUGE thanks.
 
Have you corner bounced the front end yet?
That usually helps finding clunks and squeaks.

You can also lift the car in jack stands and manipulate the front tires in different direction helping find bad bearings, tie rod ends, and ball joints.
 
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