Yes, I used a TIG welder, I too was surprised at how far the roll bar was off, just couldn't live with it. I also have access to really nice TIG welders at work so the choice to cut and make it right was easier.
your roll bar seems to be way off. shims shouldn't be an problem from the structural point of view. I think you can forget about bending as the roll bar is extremly rigid. I would fabricate a triangular shaped shim for the passenger side and move on.
When I got the finish kit, I checked it for sitting level and it was off by 3/16. I complained, sent it back and the one I got in return was identical. Off by 3/16.
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Russ, thanks for the update. After seeing the high quality and near perfect fit of the engine mount I was shocked at the roll bar. Guess I?ll just shim and move on then.
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