2012 850 Touring HO:

I bent my front A-arm last week (lower left). Probably bent it 1/2-3/4", on center. Yesterday, a friend came by who used to ride a lot and said that’s going to happen pretty often and to just hook a "come-along" to it and pull it back into shape.
I did it and it looks pretty good and seems to drive straight and true.

Anyone ever do this and your results?

I figure this has maybe weakened the A-arm a little but why not try once or twice before replacing? These A-arms look like they can bend pretty easy.

Any thoughts?