The Challenger CLJSJ5-07-00CHA is the direct-replacement hydraulic cylinder for the Challenger lift it came off of — the genuine part, same fit and same working specification as the one already on your lift. Ordering the Challenger hydraulic cylinder 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: CLJSJ5-07-00CHA
• Brand: Challenger
• Type: Genuine OEM hydraulic cylinder
• Fits: VLE10

No hydraulic part works alone. A cylinder is only as good as the fluid feeding it, the fluid is only as clean as the reservoir and filter keep it, and a fresh seal kit won't hold in a barrel that's already scored. That's why a leak is worth diagnosing as a system: replace the weeping part, but check the fluid, the fittings, and the bore before you call it fixed.

Hydraulic parts almost always fail by leaking. A rod seal starts weeping and the cylinder body goes wet; a hose cracks near its crimp; a fitting's o-ring flattens; the lowering valve stops seating and the lift drifts down overnight. Fluid finds the weakest seal in the loop and pushes past it. The symptom — a puddle, a slow sag, a spongy lift — tells you roughly where in the loop to look.

What lifts this hydraulic cylinder fits

This hydraulic cylinder fits the lift models below. Click a model to open its visual parts breakdown — the exploded drawing with every part numbered, so you can confirm this is the right part for your exact lift before you order.

• VLE10 — see the exploded parts breakdown for this lift

Replacing your hydraulic cylinder

Swapping a hydraulic hose is mostly about relieving pressure first, catching the fluid, routing the new line so it can't rub or pinch, and bleeding the cylinders afterward. Match the new hose to the old for length, inner diameter, and end fittings. Since a hose under pressure will spray if it's cracked or loose, the full walkthrough is worth reading before you start. Full step-by-step: how to replace a 2-post lift cylinder.

Find the right part for your lift

The surest way to get the right part is to work from your lift's own breakdown. open our Challenger parts lookup, choose your model, and every part is mapped on the drawing with its number and price. If you cannot find the model plate, our guide to finding your model number explains where each lift type hides it, and our phone line is open if you want a hand.

Signs of a hydraulic problem

Listen to the power unit. A pump that whines, cavitates, or takes longer than it used to reach full height is low on fluid, pulling air past a suction seal, or wearing out. A motor that hums but won't turn, trips the breaker, or smells hot has an electrical fault or a seized pump. Time a full raise and compare it to how the lift used to run.

Parts commonly replaced at the same time

Plan the whole repair, not just the one part. Cylinders, seals, hoses, and fittings share a pressure system and a service interval, so replacing the obvious failure without the worn companions just sets up the next leak. Give us your model and serial and we will assemble the complete hydraulic kit.

Hydraulic fluid

Fluid matters on any hydraulic repair: most lifts take an ISO-32 hydraulic oil, though a number of older ones spec Dexron ATF. Match whatever is already in the reservoir rather than mixing types, and top off to the level your manual specifies after bleeding — capacities differ from model to model.

Safety notes

Clean matters as much as tight in a hydraulic job — a speck of grit through a valve or seal will cost you the repair twice. Cap ports the instant a line is open, use the correct oil, bleed thoroughly, and leak-check at full pressure. Always set the lift on its locks before working underneath it.

Before you order

Get the details right up front: model, serial, hose lengths, fitting types, and power-unit voltage where it applies. If the cylinder is only weeping, a seal kit is often the better call. Order the oil you will need for the refill at the same time, and we will verify fit before anything leaves the shelf.

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.

Why buy your Challenger hydraulic cylinder from Auto Lift Services

We install, inspect, and repair Challenger lifts every week — the CLJSJ5-07-00CHA 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 — and every part ships genuine, no aftermarket substitution unless you ask for it.