3-1/2" long x 1" diameter Pin - American — a direct-fit replacement replacement hardware. Ordering the replacement hardware from us gets you the OEM piece that matches the lift, not an aftermarket knock-off that is close but not the same.
Specifications
- Part number: ALS-7170-18
- Type: Genuine OEM replacement hardware
Nobody budgets for a washer. That is exactly how a bay ends up dead for three days — the big components get stocked and scheduled, and then the lift goes down over a pin, a clip, or a spring that nobody thought to have on the shelf. Hardware is the highest-leverage inventory in lift maintenance: the unit cost is trivial, the failure mode is a stopped bay, and the lead time is the same freight wait as any other part. When you order the hardware that failed, order its twin on the other side of the lift too — both sides carry the same hours, so the second failure is already scheduled whether you planned for it or not.
Related parts for this lift
The parts below are commonly ordered alongside this one — cables, sheaves, seals, and hardware wear on similar schedules, and most repairs go faster when the whole set is done in one visit.
Ordering the right revision
Before this goes in the cart, grab two things off your lift: the model number and the serial number, both on the manufacturer's plate. The serial matters more than most people expect — lift makers revise components between production runs without renaming the lift, and the run your serial falls in determines which revision of this part is correct.
If you are working from a failed part rather than a plate, measure what you have and photograph how it mounts. Send that to us along with the lift brand, and we will check it against the same parts breakdowns our own techs use in the field before you commit to the order.
Check the mirror position of whatever failed. Lifts are symmetric machines: the same pin, spring, or bushing exists on the other column or the other end of the crossbeam, with identical hours on it. If one side measured worn, the other side is close behind, and the labor is already paid while the lift is apart. Also inspect the hardware you had to remove for access — disturbed fasteners deserve a look before reuse.
Waiting on a hardware part is not a reason to run the lift without it. A lift missing a retaining clip or running a known-broken spring is out of service until the part arrives — the couple of days of patience is cheaper than what an unretained pin lets go of.
Why buy your replacement hardware from Auto Lift Services
We install, inspect, and repair automotive lifts every week — the ALS-7170-18 is a part we handle in the shop, not a random SKU we drop-ship.
- The phone answers if you have a question mid-install — call 800-674-9302.
- We confirm the right part for your lift's serial and production year before you order.
- Every part ships as genuine OEM — no aftermarket substitution unless you specifically ask for an aftermarket equivalent.
If you also need companion wear items — cables, sheaves, seals, hardware — for the same repair, use our parts lookup and we will build the whole kit for your lift so you order once and finish the job.
About this 3 12 long diameter
The 3 12 long diameter is a direct-fit replacement engineered to restore original manufacturer performance on the lift model it services. Every piece we ship carries the exact dimensional and material specifications the OEM published for that application. Fitment on this component is critical: it interfaces with adjacent hardware in ways that any deviation from spec can drive premature wear on nearby parts or trigger the lift's mechanical safety systems into an unexpected condition. Shops that source this from us instead of a generic aftermarket substitute consistently report zero fitment issues on first-time installation.
Technical specification & installation notes
Technical specification matches the OEM published dimensions to within manufacturing tolerance. When a shop installs the 3 12 long diameter correctly, the lift returns to factory-rated performance immediately — no break-in period, no cycle-count adjustment required. The lift's safety systems (mechanical locks, hydraulic pressure relief, and electrical interlocks) treat a correctly-installed replacement exactly as they would treat a factory-original component during initial commissioning. That parity is what lets us honor warranty coverage without asking for the lift's full operating history.
Shipping & ordering
Placing an order online is the fastest path — add to cart, check out, done. If the shop needs a purchase order, net-30 terms, or a formal quote for a fleet-service contract, our accounts team handles those via email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-674-9302. Volume pricing on the 3 12 long diameter kicks in at 10+ pieces on the same order for common wear items. Ask about the volume rate specifically before you check out — many fleet buyers stock 6-12 pieces at a time and the discount is meaningful over that shelf life.
Warranty coverage
Return policy on the 3 12 long diameter follows our store-wide standard: all parts sales are final; exchanges only if the piece arrives defective. In the case of a defective delivery, ship the failed piece back to us at your cost, we verify the defect on receipt, and ship a replacement at ours. Wrong-item deliveries where we made the shipping error follow a different path — we reimburse the return shipping cost and cover freight on the correct part. Contact [email protected] with the order number to start either process.
Cross-reference & fitment
Fitment on the 3 12 long diameter is verified against the lift serial number when the order comes in. Even inside one manufacturer's catalog, a lift model built in one production year can carry subtle revisions from the same model built two or three years later. Sending us the lift serial number when you place the order — either in the order notes or in a follow-up email — lets us verify the piece against that specific serial's parts list. That five-minute step catches revision mismatches before shipping and prevents the delay of an incorrect delivery.
Questions about the 3 12 long diameter? Call our parts desk at 800-674-9302 or email [email protected]. We ship nationwide from our Iowa warehouse and answer fitment questions within one business day.
3-1/2" long x 1" diameter Pin - American
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