The Rotary N258-1 lift arm component is the direct replacement for the Rotary lift it came off of. Cross-referenced as ALS-7545-48, it is the genuine Rotary part — same part number, same fit, and same working specification as the one already on your lift. Ordering the Rotary lift arm 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-7545-48
- Brand: Rotary
- Type: Genuine OEM lift arm component
- Fits: SPO15, SPO15 300 Series, SPO18, SPO18 300 Series
- Lift type: 2-post lift
The restraint gear on a 2-post lift is the toothed gear that engages when the lifting arm swings in under load, locking the arm at whatever angle the tech set it to. When teeth wear round, chip, or the pawl gear that engages into the restraint gear loses its point, the arm can swing under load — and a swung arm with a vehicle on it drops the vehicle. Any restraint gear that will not positively catch the arm under light hand pressure needs to come off, whether the teeth look okay 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.
- Arm Restraint Engage Gear - Rotary N2121
- Outer Rear Swing Arm - Rotary N2150-1
- Inner Rear Swing Arm Kit - Rotary N2103-1
- Arm Swivel Pin - Rotary N2154
- Arm Restraint Gear (Adjustable) - Rotary SVI Exclusive
- Arm Restraint Gear (Not Adjustable) - Rotary N2122
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 inspect
- Arm pin — if you had a bad restraint gear you may also have a mushroomed or grooved arm pin
- Foot-pad rubber — intact, securely attached
- Return spring on the pawl
- Arm itself — broken welds, cracks, severe rust
A restraint gear that will not engage is a lift that is unsafe to load. Do not put a vehicle on the lift until you confirm both arms lock positively under hand pressure.
Why buy your Rotary lift arm component from Auto Lift Services
We install, inspect, and repair Rotary lifts every week — the ALS-7545-48 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 Rotary — 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 n258 inner swing
Every order for the n258 inner swing 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
Technical specification matches the OEM published dimensions to within manufacturing tolerance. When a shop installs the n258 inner swing 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
Freight covers the continental United States on all standard orders. We ship UPS or FedEx ground for parts under 30 lb; heavier assemblies quote at published carrier rates. International orders on the n258 inner swing require a freight quote — email dimensions, weight, and destination country to [email protected] and we return a rate within one business day. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories quote at published rates and typically take five to ten business days depending on carrier and destination.
Warranty coverage
Consumables and wear parts like this are covered under the manufacturer defect warranty for twelve months. Because the n258 inner swing 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
Alternate applications for the n258 inner swing 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 n258 inner swing? 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.
Inner Swing Arm (SPO18) - Rotary N258-1
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