The top and sides are solid... how big of a deal is this? should I worry about it snapping? I really dont want to replace the control arm if it will get me by for a while as is...

replace it. not worth the risk.

 

 

RV

Yeah, that needs to be fixed NOW. One good pothole could give enough force to fold that, and you will need a lot of new parts if that happens, if you don't swerve into oncoming traffic as well.

 

Control arms are easy to replace.

Just grab one from a junkyard. Find one with a good rear bushing so you don't have to remove that big nut on the end. That one is a PITA. The rest comes apart really easy.