yeah, i figured that but really you dont want to bend the brackets because the design is very shi*y its 2 holes and the 2 bracket studs have to go into these 2 holes exactly right, a little over tightening and you bend it. Thus leaving you a really hard time trying to get the brackets out later (if you have to change a bulb or whatever). When you take them out you will see what i mean. Ive bent the brackets before and its not fun...