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Replacement Hydraulic Cylinder for Challenger and VBM 2-Post Car Lifts – Part 31265
A leaking or slow-responding hydraulic cylinder on a 2-post lift is a safety concern that should be addressed immediately. Common signs that a cylinder needs replacement include visible oil leaks around the shaft or barrel, a lift that raises slowly or unevenly, or a carriage that drifts down when the lift is supposed to hold position. Before ordering, confirm your lift model number matches the listed applications, verify this is the chain-over style cylinder (identified by the large roller on a removable Y-shaped yoke at the top of the ram), and measure your existing cylinder stroke and bore if possible to ensure proper fitment.
Product Information
- Brand / Equipment: Challenger Lift / VBM Lift Corp / Spirit 2-Post Car Hoist
- Manufacturer / Reference Part Number: 31265 (also referenced as 200001)
- Store SKU: chr1265
- Component: Hydraulic Cylinder (single-acting, chain-over style)
- Stroke: 36-1/2 inches
- Bore: 2-1/2 inches
- Rod Diameter: 1-3/4 inch chrome rod
- Lift Capacity Range: 7,000 – 9,000 lb 2-post lifts
- Listed Application: Challenger / VBM 2-Post Surface-Mounted Car Hoist, chain-over hydraulic system
- Note: This listing is for the hydraulic cylinder only. The roller yoke assembly is sold separately.
Compatible Makes / Verified Fitment Models
- Challenger Lift: 20000, 21000, 26000, 27000, 27000 Plus, 28000, 30000, 31000, 31000 Spirit, 33000, 35000
- VBM Lift Corp: Models matching the above series with chain-over cylinder configuration
- Spirit Lift: 2-post models using the 31265 / 200001 cylinder
How to identify your cylinder: This is a chain-over style cylinder. It is identifiable by the large roller mounted on a removable Y-shaped yoke that slides over the end of the cylinder shaft. If your lift is 7-9k capacity, is a Challenger or VBM Lift Corp brand, and has a chain running over the top of the hydraulic ram, this cylinder is the correct type.
Replacement / Cross-Reference Numbers
- Challenger / VBM OEM: 31265, 200001
- Store SKU: chr1265
- Additional cross-reference: 21087
Fitment and Ordering Notes
- Confirm your lift model number matches one of the listed applications before ordering.
- Verify your cylinder is the chain-over style (Y-shaped yoke with roller at top of ram).
- When replacing a cylinder, remove and clean the oil reservoir, dispose of old oil, and flush the hydraulic system of debris before installing the new cylinder to avoid voiding the warranty.
- The roller yoke assembly is sold separately and is not included with this cylinder.
- Call us at 866-902-6060 if you have questions about fitment or need help identifying your cylinder.
