[Elecraft] Small capacitor leads>>>>Bend or not bend??

[George]

I think this has come up before, but I can't find an answer in the archives.  KSB2 manual, page 6 says: "The leads on small capacitors do not need to be straightened, but keep their mounted height at about 1/8" (3mm) or less."  I find that if I don"t straighten them, they stick up about 3/16" or more.  If I straighten them, I'm afraid it will mess them up.  What to do??

Help would be appreciated
, George, N4YM