Shade tree straightening method...
Take the tie rod off, find your closest hardwood telephone pole (don't use a live tree, they don't work as well), grab the long straight end like a baseball bat wrapped in a rag , swing hard and hit the pole right on the high spot of the bend. The tie rod will work itself back to it's original shape due to metal memory. It may take a few swings and you need to adjust how hard you hit as you get it closer to perfect. It's worked for me many times.
Mike B
