C160 Rear mounting bracket bent...?

[12Horse Paladin 1,038]

As seen in pics.

In rhe process of cleaning up my c160 & removing the rear mounting bracket used to attach implements, am wondering if the hardwhare is bent..? When attatched, the crosspiece sits tight against the hydro housing.

Thanks for any input.

[oldredrider 2,548]

Just carefully straighten it out and It'll be fine.

[stevasaurus 22,708]

I'd check the fit on a snow blade first...it might be bent for a reason.  

[BOB ELLISON 2,980]

Yes do as @stevasaurus said. You can Buy that bracket with or without that cross bar. Put it on and see if the plow lines up if so dont worry about the bind it wont hurt nothing.