I have run into a similar problem on a Plymouth Voyager. Previous owner added running boards. Now the turning angle for the handle of the jack is nearly parallel to the ground. Lesson: make modifications carefully. Jim McCarthy >------------------------------ > >Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 08:34:11 -0500 >From: brad horner <crud@DNET.NET> >Subject: need a different jack > >The van that I bought last week has a problem. >It is a 87 westfalia, but it has 91 bumpers and trim all the way around. >When I tried to jack it up on the side, the trim started to crack. >This is because the holes on the trim are not lined up perfectly with the >holes for the jack. As soon as I try jacking (no pun), the trim starts to >break. > >I want a new and different jack that doesn't fit through the holes. >Can you help me with this one? |
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