Bending Radiator Hardlines

I am trying to fit a Victory 4x4 strike bumper onto the tundra. In order to make room for the winch, they give you offset brackets for the tube radiator and the video instruction they have for the install directs me to bend the hardlines so the radiator sits flush with the rad frame.

I got the brackets installed which kind of pushes the lines back but it can't bend it really and I am afraid to use too much force. Should I just send it and push the hell out of it or is there a better way to do this? I will attach pics.

Side note, I'm annoyed with Victory. The bumper isn't fitting right to begin with and this thing was pricey as hell. Having to bend these lines to make room for the winch was something I wasn't expecting either.

 

Might wanna look at these posts and potentially reach out to some others who have the bumper. Did a search in the 2.5 gen bumper thread sticky'd on top of our 2.5 Gen page.

https://www.tundras.com/search/5897234/?q=Victory+4x4&t=post&o=date&c[thread]=9193

 

I was complementing @BlueRibbon4x4 on his oem looking fab earlier. Maybe he ran into the same issue?

 

I have the Victory Blitz bumper but had the same issues with the hard lines. I did have to bend them back but just be seriously careful about kinking the line (I’m sure you’re already doing so). Also, pay attention to the driver side bumper mount on the frame that it doesn’t rub the hard line at all, mine did, but I caught it in time.

 

Good advice, will do

 

got it, thanks

 

@Underdogg post some picks when your done

 

There are small plier like tubing benders available at tool stores and online. Might help if you can get access to the area you need to modify. As said above, you don't want to kink it.