Yes,
The solution is here:
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1664_621/window_crank_extension_pair.html
Before you complain about the price these were 
NLA for a long time and were about 50.00 a set
used. 
You also want to make sure your windows are going 
up and down smoothly. Any binding or difficult 
to turn the crank issues  need to be addressed. 
The stock handles are available for about 35-40 bucks apiece but they
really are so much better than the cheap ones. If you keep your windows
lubed and use the spacers instead of bending the arms (I did the same
thing with the same results) they will last just about forever. 

Bill 87 Westy with optional window crank spacers that I paid to much for

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On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:41 PM, J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM> wrote:

> Hi everyone:
> 
> Been off the radar for almost a month but we are now settled into our new home in California:
> Feel free to check out my lastest update on our trip down:
> 
> http://1981vwcamper.blogspot.com/
> 
> I also have a question about about window cranks for Vanagons with the upper 4" speakers. I ended up bending my original cranks out slightly so they wouldn't hit the speaker covers that stick out about a 1/2 inch but the cranks have now broken off.  Does anybody have any alternative suggestions for this issue?
> 
> Thanks - John.