Rear sway bar link torquing

[Warrantw5]

I may have screwed up! Probably should have asked here first. I had a clunking in the right rear when hitting bumps, especially when turning. I did research and found that my lower rear sway bar link bolts were not tight. I looked up the torque spec and found it was 59 ftlbs. I tightened them and the clunk went away. The clunk came back after a few days. I did more research last night and found out I torqued them incorrectly. I noticed when I was tightening them, that the stud was turning also. I didn’t realize I should have used a crows foot and an Allen wrench to hold the stud. What do I do to correct this issue? Do I loosen everything up and redo it properly, or have I damaged the bushings?
Thanks for any advice.

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[Warrantw5]

So, I bought new nuts for the lower links. Installed and properly torqued them. The clunking, especially in a slow left turn with bumps, is back with a vengeance. My next step is to take it to the dealership and let them figure it out. Ugh!

 

[Stitchedupseats]

Unless the bushing or nut is visibly damaged, tighten them up and carry on.

 

[Warrantw5]

I replaced the nuts and torqued them. The clunking is still there. I can’t find anything else loose.

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