Just for the fun of it, try one other easy thing. Insert one of the springbars in the new and magic way. Once it is in place, grab the tip out near the chain and swing it outward about 90 degrees, so it is parallel to the tow vehicle's bumper. Now press down on the tip as you swing it back and forth from there about 45 degrees. If you can get it to pop out at any point, you've found the magic alignment, and you should be able to insert it at this same point.
FWIW, mine actually have to go slightly forward of straight-out in order to insert the stubs.
Bill
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