What's odd is that the bend is not vertical, it's horizontal, so I doubt it was anyone jacking the car up improperly. Though I hate to admit it, I did hop a curve one night about 4 months ago and could have quite possibly done the damage then (if indeed it is damage). I must say that I did have alignment and tire wear issues way before then, though.
So, long story short, BOTH left and right rear lower arms should be straight with no side to side or up and down bends in them?
