Questions on pulling out a hit bumper...

I would see if the energy absorbing shock is available & replace it. The one you have is probably toast & pulling on it will probably destroy it. The other option would be to fab some brackets to replace the shocks. Just my .02.

I can't fab anything... yet. I don't have a welder. The bumper is fine. No bends or warps. I was curious if I just pull the bumper off, could I just hammer out that shock to get it back to the same length as the left handed side and put the bumper back on, easy peasy.

If I don't have a portapower, would a local garage have one that I could pay them a bit for them to pull it out? I haven't been able to find any replacement bumper shocks anywhere. I'm trying to keep my budget next to nothing right now.