Bent control arm...

I have a few questions:

1) Is a control arm sometimes referred to as something different? Possibly a rotating arm.

2) Will a slightly damaged left rear arm cause tire damage?

3) When repairing a rear control arm is it necessary to get an alignment?

Thanks in advance.

1. sometimes
2. yes
3. yes

Not quite that simple... What kind of car? Upper or lower?

Jim

dont even bother trying to fix it just buy or find a new one and yes u should take it to an alinment shop