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
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>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?