Description
Direct Lift DP8-4301 Connecting Rod (Long Rod) for 7K & 8K 4-Post Parking Lifts (PP8 Plus)
The DP8-4301 Connecting Rod (Long Rod) is listed for use on 7K & 8K 4-Post Parking Lifts (PP8 Plus) and is intended for service or repair of compatible Direct Lift equipment. Match the reference part number, component description, and listed application to your original lift part before ordering.
Product Information
- Brand / Equipment: Direct Lift
- Manufacturer / Reference Part Number: DP8-4301
- Store SKU: DIT4301
- Component: Connecting Rod (Long Rod)
- Listed Application: 7K & 8K 4-Post Parking Lifts (PP8 Plus)
Fitment & Ordering Notes
Automotive lift manufacturers may use different parts across model years, production runs, or equipment revisions. Before ordering, compare the reference part number and the model/application information in this listing with the identification tag, parts manual, or original component on your lift. If your equipment uses a different part number, verify interchange before installation.
Additional Existing Product / Fitment Information
In the drawing images above this is part number 78 in the PARTS BREAKDOWN 7K 4-POST PARKING drawing and part number 79 in the PARTS BREAKDOWN 8K 4-POST PARKING drawing and part number 78 in the PARTS BREAKDOWN PP8+ 8K 4-POST drawing.
Item #DP8-4301: CONNECTING ROD (Long Rod) for Direct Lift light-duty 4-post parking lifts. This connecting rod ties the safety latch and linkage system together, transferring the lock release motion between the latch components so the safety locks actuate properly.
Fits the following lift models — part number DP8-4301 appears in the parts breakdown of each of these lifts: Direct Lift 7K Four-Post Parking, 8K Four-Post Parking, PP8+ 8K Four-Post, PP8+ Long 8K Four-Post, PP8S 8K Four-Post.
Direct OEM replacement. Because the latch linkage is a safety system, replace bent or damaged connecting rods promptly and confirm proper latch engagement and release at all columns after service. Verify the part number against your lift’s parts breakdown before ordering.
Fits these lifts:
- Direct Lift — PP8+ Long (8,000 lb four-post); 7K four-post parking lift; DP8 (8,000 lb four-post parking); PP8+ (8,000 lb four-post)






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