Tracking down front end clunk -- should these control ar mbusing gaps be there?

I'm trying to track down a clunk/pop sound from the front end. Only happens when turning sharp and changing direction, like when backing out of a parking space. I've put the truck up on a lift and can't make anything move that shouldn't by hand. The only thing left I can think of would be the control arms moving forward/aft, which gets me to my questions: Should the gaps seen here between the lower control arms and the frame mounts for them be there or is there supposed to be a bushing or something else taking up that space?

 

My truck does the same clunk. My LCAs also look like that, but I think that's normal?
It used to bother me, but I've gotten used to it

I'm not as knowledgeable as others on the forum but it may have something to do with radiator support bushings.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...3rd-gen-today.399305/page-14526#post-30465129
Check post #290502

 

Hum, pretty sure it's not the radiator support as the sound only happens when turning and initially changing direction. I never hear it when moving continuously in forward or reverse.

 

Mine clunked for a few years. Finally the ball joints went and I had to replace the LCAs. It hasn’t clunked since.

 

- LCA bolts torqued to spec. I think 100ft lbs.

- Sway bar end links tight, they can make a lot of noise.

- What lower control arm cam bolts do you have? Those don't look stock.

 

There should not be a gap here. And it looks like your cam tab might be bent.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/pop-clunk-with-chassis-flex-check-your-skid-plates.849301/#post-30355597

If you have a front skid plate, worth a check out. Retighten those bolt will help. Placing some rubber washer in between fix the issue for some of us. I have the same issue for years and finally it stop.