The Challenger A1141 lock release component is the direct replacement for the Challenger lift it came off of. Cross-referenced as ALS-7232-46, 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 lock release component 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-7232-46
- Brand: Challenger
- Type: Genuine OEM lock release component
The lock release cable on a 2-post lift is the small cable that runs from the release handle on the pump-side column, up and over the overhead beam (through slide blocks or pulleys), and back down the far column to pull that far column's lock pawl. Pull the handle, both pawls release, and the lift can come down. When this cable frays, breaks, or stretches so much that pulling the handle no longer releases the far pawl, the lift will only lower on one side and hang up on the locks on the other side.
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.
- Lock Release Clevis only - Challenger - A1142
- Lock Release Cable CL-9 - Challenger - A1135-0
- Lock Release Cable CL-9-1 - Challenger - A1135-1
- Lock Release Cable CL-9-2 - Challenger - A1135-2
- Lock Release Clevis - Challenger - A1142-12
- Lock Release Cable Assy CL-10-3 - Challenger - A2135-3
Not sure this fits? Here's how to check
Pull the number off your lift's model plate first — model and serial both. Manufacturers run mid-cycle revisions that keep the model name but change hardware, so two lifts with the same name on the column can take different parts. The serial is what removes the guesswork.
Second check: compare the old part against this listing before you order. Length, mounting pattern, and thread sizes tell most of the story. If anything doesn't line up, or if the old part is too worn or broken to measure, call us with photos — we work on these lifts every week and can usually confirm fit from a picture and the lift's serial faster than you can dig through a parts diagram.
Also check
- Both lock pawls — broken, chipped, rusted, or with rounded engagement faces
- The pulleys or slide blocks the cable rides on — deep grooves worn in the plastic
- The clamp at each cable end — still intact, not slipping
- Return spring on the far-side pawl — a weak return spring means the pawl does not re-engage after release
Confirm both locks engage before putting a vehicle on the lift. A lift that only locks on one side is a lift that drops one side under load.
Why buy your Challenger lock release component from Auto Lift Services
We install, inspect, and repair Challenger lifts every week — the ALS-7232-46 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 Challenger — 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 a1141 lock release
The a1141 lock release 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 a1141 lock release 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 a1141 lock release 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
Every a1141 lock release sold through Automotive Lift Services carries a one-year manufacturer-defect warranty. If it fails within that window due to a defect in material or workmanship, we replace it at no charge. Damage from improper installation, use outside the lift's rated capacity, side-loading, or modifications to the parent lift are not covered. The warranty is documented on your original order receipt — retain that record for the coverage period. To submit a warranty claim, contact us with the order number and a photo of the failure at [email protected].
Cross-reference & fitment
Alternate applications for the a1141 lock release sometimes exist. Where a common part fits multiple lift models across a manufacturer's catalog, cross-reference sheets show the compatible models explicitly. If you are consolidating parts stock and want to know which of your lifts the piece covers, email the request to [email protected] with a list of the lift models in your bay — we return a compatibility grid showing which lifts accept the replacement and which need a different number.
Questions about the a1141 lock release? 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.
Lock Release Clevis Assy - Challenger - A1141
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