My top looked just like that on the driver side if I remember correctly. I use my diegrinder and opened up enough to clear the bolt. As much as it cost you would think it would be perfect ?
Okay I went back and reread it. So there it is! This is why everyone was calling bs on it. Did you possibly bent the front axle? Probably a good chance of that or bent a knuckle. Or some of the steering components. Hope you get it all worked out. ?