Not sure if we are talking about the same thing when you talk about links. The wear you are showing can definitely be caused by a worn outer Lower Control Arm bushing. You have to take the plastic cover off the LCA to see the bushing. One symptom beside the worn tire could be a slight rear wheel steer when you go over a pot hole or anything that would make the wheel try to bounce. Just make sure both outers are good before going to anything else.

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