It's your spring and you should do as you like with it. If you want a back-up spring then do modify that replacement spring to fit.
You will need to reshape it - close the bend down some this will require heating the spring to red heat. When you get the proper shape then you will need to re-harden and temper it. Thin the leaves using a grinder or Dremel but keep a container of water handy to cool the spring. A fine file can be used and then then some abrasive paper/cloth should be used to remove the file marks. A lot or work but it can be done - good luck.
You will need to reshape it - close the bend down some this will require heating the spring to red heat. When you get the proper shape then you will need to re-harden and temper it. Thin the leaves using a grinder or Dremel but keep a container of water handy to cool the spring. A fine file can be used and then then some abrasive paper/cloth should be used to remove the file marks. A lot or work but it can be done - good luck.
