Genuine Challenger CL4P7-SR — Challenger CL4P7 7,000 lb 4-Post Home Storage Lift. Ordered direct from Challenger at their minimum advertised price, so what you get is genuine OEM, not an aftermarket copy.
Specifications
- Part number: CL4P7-SR
- Brand: Challenger
- Type: Genuine OEM replacement part / accessory
- Fits: CL4P7, CL4P7-7K-4-POST-HOME-STORAGE-LIFT
Install and safety notes
Confirm your lift's model plate or serial before ordering — same lift model in different production years or height variants can take different sub-SKUs. Call us and we will confirm the right part for your specific lift.
Buy from a company that services these lifts
We install, inspect, and repair this equipment every week. Buying from us means the phone answers if you have a question during install. Call 800-674-9302 or use our parts lookup and we will confirm the right part for your specific lift before you order.
About the Challenger CL4P7
Who the Challenger CL4P7 is built for
The Challenger CL4P7 is the mid-market home-storage 4-post from a manufacturer with a long commercial-shop pedigree. This is the lift for the homeowner who wants ALI-certified engineering and made-for-shops build quality without paying full commercial pricing. If you park daily drivers, restore a project car, or stack two vehicles in a residential bay and you care about who built the lift, the Challenger CL4P7 is worth a look. It sits in the middle of our home storage lifts collection.
7,000 lb capacity in real vehicle terms
Seven thousand pounds covers the overwhelming majority of what a homeowner parks. Sedans, coupes, sports cars, small and mid crossovers, most muscle cars, and lighter half-ton pickups all land inside the Challenger CL4P7 envelope. Where the 7,000 lb class gets tight is heavy full-size SUVs and long-bed crew cabs — if that is what you drive, the CL4P9 (the 9,000 lb sibling) is the better fit. For enthusiast garages and typical daily drivers, the Challenger CL4P7 has real headroom.
Ceiling height and residential garage fit
The Challenger CL4P7 is dimensioned for real home garages. It fits ceilings from roughly 9 feet up for basic storage and 10-plus for comfortable stacked parking. Measure to the lowest overhead obstruction, not the ceiling peak — opener rails, HVAC ducts, and joists are what actually limit you. This is the number one item to get right before you order. Our home garage car lift article walks through how to measure honestly.
Column spacing, drive-on ramps, and bay footprint
The Challenger CL4P7 sits on a standard 4-post footprint sized for typical residential 2-car bays. Drive-on approach ramps are gentle enough to load lower cars solo, and the runways are wide enough for standard track widths without hanging tires off the edges. Front stops keep the vehicle from rolling forward, rear stops keep it from rolling back, and the overall geometry is calm and predictable to load.
Locks and safety design
Safety on the Challenger CL4P7 is the reason many buyers choose the brand. Each column has a mechanical rack of positive locking positions, and hydraulics only handle raising and lowering — the load rests on steel at any lock stop. Combined with ALI certification (an independent third-party lift-safety standard), the Challenger CL4P7 is engineered to the same benchmark commercial shops trust, applied to a home-storage form factor.
Home garage install considerations
The Challenger CL4P7 does not require anchoring on most home slabs. Four inches of decent concrete, a level pour, and a standard 110V outlet is the recipe. Ceiling clearance is the item most homeowners underestimate, so measure that first and let the answer drive your model choice. Our team will sanity-check the numbers before you buy.
How it compares to the CL4P9 sibling
The closest sibling is the Challenger CL4P9 — same brand, same design language, but 9,000 lb capacity and slightly larger dimensions. If you drive a full-size SUV, a diesel three-quarter-ton, or a heavy long-bed pickup, step up to the CL4P9. If you drive normal-weight cars and want a well-built ALI-certified home lift without paying for capacity you will never use, the Challenger CL4P7 is the smarter buy. See the family on our 4-post lifts collection.
Freight and home install support
We ship the Challenger CL4P7 nationwide by freight and can arrange residential install in most regions. Our install crews set the columns, plumb the hydraulics, level and shim as needed, and run the full safety cycle before turnover. If you would rather assemble the Challenger CL4P7 yourself, the instructions are homeowner-friendly and we support you through the process on the phone.
Ready to configure yours? Call 800-674-9302 or reach out via our contact page.
Best for
- Storing a vehicle ABOVE your daily driver in the same garage bay
- Light service / hobbyist use; ALI-certified for insurance compliance
- Free-standing or bolt-to-floor installation
- Capacity up to 7,000 lb
Check first
- Use the Fit Check above — confirm your ceiling clears your two stacked vehicles
- Your stored vehicle’s wheelbase must fit the runways (see specs)
- Needs shop air for the safety lock release
Challenger CL4P7 7,000 lb 4-Post Home Storage Lift
Challenger’s iconic ALI-Certified 4-post storage lift — six chassis options to fit your garage and vehicle stack. Doesn’t have to be bolted down. Optional caster kit makes it portable.
Find the right Challenger CL4P7 for your garage
Enter your dimensions — the diagram updates live. Click any lock position on the lift column to see how your cars stack.
Top-down — lift footprint in your bay
Quick application by phone. We confirm your lift & install first, then our finance partner finalizes — subject to credit approval.
We deliver, install, and certify your lift — turnkey. Enter your ZIP for an installed price (local installs cost less; we charge more the farther we travel).
Quote, Spec Sheet, and Preparation Checklist
Print this for your install crew or your budget meeting.
Your Configuration
| Lift model | Challenger CL4P7 — 9K 4-Post Home Storage Lift |
| Configuration | Challenger CL4P7 4-post storage lift, 9,000 lb capacity, ALI-Certified, standard chassis (111.75in wide × 200.75in long, 75in max lift height), 110V single-phase motor |
| Voltage | 115V / 1 HP (standard) or 220V / 2 HP (upgraded) |
| Capacity | 9,000 lb |
| ALI Certified | Yes |
| Lift price | $5,823.31 |
| Estimated total | $5,823.31 |
| Freight | Included |
| Quote valid | 30 days |
Bay Requirements
| Width needed | 123.75” (111.75” chassis + 12” clearance) |
| Length needed | 212.75” (200.75” chassis + 12” clearance) |
| Ceiling height needed | Depends on your top vehicle (see Fit Check above) |
Concrete spec
- 4.25” minimum thickness, 3,000+ PSI compressive strength
- Steel-reinforced, cured at least 28 days
- Level within 3/8” over the install area
- No anchor placement within 6” of any crack, edge, or expansion joint
Anchoring — your choice
- Anchor ( recommended): 3/4” × 4.75” wedge anchors, torque 85–95 ft-lb. Maximum stability, full ALI cert.
- Don’t anchor: Challenger CL4P7 is rated to function unanchored. Add the optional an optional caster kit for full portability — roll the lift between bays or take it with you when you move.
Air supply required: 30 PSI, 3 CFM minimum. The Challenger CL4P7 uses an air-actuated safety lock release. If you don’t have shop air, add the a small shop-air compressor — it mounts to the lift column.
Electrical: 110V single-phase, dedicated 15–20A circuit
We’ll ship you our concrete test tool so you can verify your slab before you commit. $250 deposit is fully refundable when you return the tool within 30 days. You cover return shipping.
Power Column Location
The power column houses the motor, air valve, and pushbutton control. Your 110V (or 220V) outlet and air line both terminate at this column.
Per the Challenger CL4P7 IOM: the only two valid locations for the Power Post are Front Driver-Side or Rear Passenger-Side.
What this means for your install:
- Your electrician will route the outlet to whichever corner you pick.
- The air line (from your shop compressor or the a small shop-air compressor mounted on the lift) terminates at the same corner.
- The pushbutton control sits at this corner — pick the corner that’s most convenient to reach while you’re driving onto the lift.
No need to pick now. Most customers decide at install time once they see the bay. We’ll capture your preference in our follow-up call before shipping, or your installer can decide on the spot.
Install Coordination & Rough Ballpark
Typical installer cost for Challenger CL4P7: $1,200 – $1,600
Range depends on driveway access, epoxy floor condition, whether you anchor or not, accessory installation (caster kit, ramps, drip pans), and installer location.
What that ballpark covers: delivery to your garage, basic assembly, and concrete prep guidance. Some installers anchor for an additional charge.
What it does NOT cover:
- Electrical work (electrician runs the outlet to the power column corner — separate cost)
- Concrete pour or repair (if your slab doesn’t meet 4.25” / 3,000 PSI)
- Removing your existing lift (if any)
- Long-haul delivery beyond the contiguous 48 states
Two paths:
(a) Find your own installer. We can refer one in your area — call us if you need a recommendation. You’ll handle scheduling and payment direct with the installer.
(b) Let us coordinate the install.
We schedule the installer, handle warranty registration after install, and do a post-install inspection. The $499 deposit is applied to your final install bill. If we can’t find an installer in your area, the deposit is fully refunded.
What to Watch Out For
Ceiling obstacles — measure with the lift at max lift height, not just over the columns:
- Garage door tracks (especially the curved section where the door rolls up)
- Garage door opener motor housing
- Light fixtures, low ceiling fans
- Heating ducts, exhaust fans, radon mitigation pipes
- Storage hooks, slat walls, attic access pull-down stairs
Floor checklist:
- Cracks, anchor holes from old lifts, in-floor heating, drains, expansion joints
- min anchor distance: 6” from any of the above
- Floor level: 3/8” maximum variation over the install area
Layout checklist (Challenger CL4P7 specific):
- Drive-thru clearance varies by chassis (76.65” Narrow → 93.25” Extra-Wide). Measure your vehicle’s tire-to-tire width PLUS at least 4” on each side for parking comfort.
- Power column corner accessibility — make sure your chosen corner has line-of-sight to where you’ll stand while loading/unloading.
- If you’re going un-anchored: the bare lift weighs ~1,200 lbs. The an optional caster kit adds ~80 lbs and full portability.
Rules of thumb:
- Always leave the lift fully lowered OR engaged on a safety lock. Never park a vehicle on a raised lift that isn’t on a lock.
- Drive your vehicle ONTO the lift front-first (back-in is harder to center). Chock the rear wheels once positioned.
Electrical & Air
Electrical:
- 110V or 220V single-phase, depending on your toggle selection. Same price.
- Dedicated circuit recommended (don’t share the circuit with other shop equipment).
- 15–20A breaker for 110V, 30A breaker for 220V.
- Have a licensed electrician install the outlet — don’t DIY this if you’re not certified.
- Recommended: loose whip cord with a twist-lock plug hanging from the ceiling above the power column corner, so you can disconnect easily for maintenance.
Air supply:
- Challenger CL4P7 requires 30 PSI minimum, 3 CFM minimum at the air-actuated lock release valve.
- If you have shop air — route a line to the power column corner.
- If you don’t — add the a small shop-air compressor (~$236). It mounts to the lift column and provides exactly the air this lift needs.