I had to pull it apart high to get the brass clasp through. I don't think I over bent it just unfortunately the nature with iron is that it doesn't bend back. And now it's gapped a bit. I tried a vice with no luck and tried rebending the opposite way with pliers. Some company's sell this set as one with the D ring back to being flush.. so there's some way to do it here. I'll try anything possible here and thank you for the expertise on this one. Thanks!