1965 Dodge Dart Charger

Kevin!
I will try the new hook that I got to see if it is possible to place the hook on top of the base plate. In that case the problem would be solved.

Then the question would be if the spring with open ends could be placed with the jack handle pipe hanging down or poiting upwards!




If this is the hook you're using, the hole in the face of the hook should fit over the threaded carriage bolt in the spare tire well. This will allow you to flip the mast of the jack over so that the spring will hook onto the bar in the ratchet that the hook locates on.