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[Ocracoke]

Wouldn't straightening out the kink require some manipulation via heat to straighten it out until the two lengths are the same on either side?

[CrazyG]

Not in all cases....that's where using porta power equipment
to 'pull' the part into line/shape are used.
Personally I'd see if parts of the chassis rails are listed, and if
so, cut n replace if necessary where possible.