Just a hint - if it is a bent tie-rod, don't be cheap and have it bent back,
replace it.
Bending it will weaken it further and cause metal fatigue, not good. I've seen one of these suckers break after being straightened, think about how much road shock etc they take. Had one snap on a Datsun 240K-GT once - not a good thing - especially for the car
I know it's money, but from a safety viewpoint, replacing it (or any damaged steering component is really your best bet.