The Challenger DX77-HOSE-3 hydraulic hose is the direct replacement for the Challenger lift it came off of. Cross-referenced as ALS-7233DX-1133, it is the genuine Challenger part — same part number, same fit, and same working specification as the one already on your lift. Ordering the Challenger hydraulic hose 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-7233DX-1133
- Brand: Challenger
- Type: Genuine OEM hydraulic hose
Not every hydraulic problem is the cylinder. A lift that lowers itself overnight usually has a lowering valve that won't seat or a leaking check, not a bad seal. A lift that jerks or won't reach full height can be a tired pump or a flow valve out of adjustment. And a hose that's cracked near the crimp will spray under pressure — a real hazard, not just a mess to mop up.
The power unit bundles the motor, pump, reservoir, and valves into one hangable box, usually bolted to a column or a pump stand. Press up and the motor spins the pump, which draws fluid from the reservoir and sends it to the cylinder; release, and the dump valve routes it back. The single spec that matters most is voltage — 110 versus 220 — because the wrong one turns the whole unit into a paperweight.
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.
- Lift 27M70120 Hydraulic Hose - Quality
- Lift JSZ5-5-10-03 Hose - Quality
- 5/32" X 1/8 NPT Straight Fitting, Pushloc - Challenger - DX77-20
- Hose Guide Block, Green - Challenger - DX77-HGB
- 1/8 MNPT X 3/8 Barb Fitting - Challenger - 37021
- Hydraulic Tee Fitting - Challenger - DX77-66
Replacing your hydraulic hose
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 car lift hydraulic hose.
Find the right part for your lift
Landed here but not 100% sure it is your part? Grab the model and serial from the data plate and open our Challenger parts lookup for the visual breakdown — the manufacturer-style drawing with every item numbered so you can match yours exactly. Plate missing? our guide to finding your model number helps, and we identify lifts from photos every week if you would rather ask.
Signs of a hydraulic problem
Pull the reservoir cap and look at the fluid. Clear amber (or clean red for ATF) is good; milky or foamy means water has gotten in and the pump is aerating; dark and gritty means the system is wearing and the filter is loading up. Fluid condition tells you as much about the hydraulic health of the lift as any single part will.
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 hose from Auto Lift Services
We install, inspect, and repair Challenger lifts every week — the ALS-7233DX-1133 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.
About this eo8l hose jic
Every order for the eo8l hose jic starts with a fitment confirmation. Two lifts of the same model can carry subtle revisions between production years, and a component that fits a rev-A lift may not fit a rev-B lift built two years later. Before your card is charged we verify the piece against the parts breakdown for your specific lift serial number. That five-minute step is the difference between the part arriving and being installed the same afternoon versus the wrong piece showing up and the shop losing a day of billable work.
Technical specification & installation notes
Cycle life on this piece depends heavily on operating conditions. In a typical commercial repair shop running 6-10 lifts per day, the eo8l hose jic should deliver five to eight years of service before showing measurable wear against the OEM inspection specification. In a high-volume tire or alignment shop running 20+ lifts per day per bay, expect service every three to five years. It is designed to be a serviceable component; when it does wear it wears within safe operating margins that trigger visible symptoms — drift, uneven wear, minor leakage — well before failure becomes a safety issue.
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 eo8l hose jic 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
Consumables and wear parts like this are covered under the manufacturer defect warranty for twelve months. Because the eo8l hose jic is a component that eventually needs replacement in normal operation, warranty coverage specifically addresses failure due to manufacturing defect, not failure due to normal end-of-life wear. Our team can help distinguish between the two on a phone call if there is any question after installation — call 800-674-9302 and describe the failure pattern; we will tell you honestly whether it looks like a warranty case.
Cross-reference & fitment
Cross-reference on the eo8l hose jic is straightforward: match the OEM part number from the lift's parts breakdown against the number on your original invoice. If the numbers match, the component fits. If your lift's parts breakdown lists a superseded or alternate number, we accept the superseded value on the phone as confirmation of fit. When a manufacturer has issued a running change during production, we track the change in our catalog so ordering by the older number automatically pulls the current-spec replacement.
Questions about the eo8l hose jic? 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.
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