Cylinder Types

Car lift cylinders come in several styles — clevis, flange, threaded, telescopic. cylinder types is a wear part — the hydraulic ram that actually lifts the vehicle. When it leaks, drifts, or won't hold, the fix is a rebuild or a replacement, and getting the right one is straightforward once you know your lift.

cylinder types
A hydraulic car lift cylinder — the wear part behind most lift leaks.

Clevis, flange (2-bolt), threaded, and telescopic cylinders each mount and act differently. Knowing which style your lift uses is the first step to ordering the right one; we can identify it from a photo and the numbers.

Finding the right car lift cylinder

The fastest way to get the correct cylinder types is the number stamped on the old cylinder plus your lift brand and model. Send us those and we match it — we carry cylinders and seal kits across Rotary, Forward, Challenger, Atlas, Weaver, BendPak, Mohawk and more.

Rebuild or replace?

A leak is not always a new cylinder. Many are a seal kit and a hone. If the ram is gouged or corroded, replacement is the smart call. We help you tell the difference so you are not buying a cylinder types you did not need.

Cylinders for every major lift brand

Our parts catalog is broad. Whatever you run, there is a good chance we already stock or can source the cylinder types and seals you need.

Need a cylinder types? Call 800-674-9302 with your lift brand, model, and the old part number, or browse the cylinders below and we will confirm the fit before you buy.

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Questions about a cylinder types for your lift? We are glad to help you get it right.