BendPak ASARS vs. Traditional Lifts: The Ultimate Strength Test

When it comes to lifting modern vehicles, safety is everything. With electric vehicles and newer internal combustion engine vehicles placing OEM lifting points dangerously close to the edges, traditional two-post lifts just don’t cut it anymore. The old-school half-moon arm restraint system was never designed for today’s vehicles, and continued use puts shops, techs, and vehicles at unnecessary risk.

That’s where BendPak’s ASARS™ comes in.

ASARS stands for Automatic Swing Arm Restraint System, and it’s a complete reimagining of how lift arms lock and hold under stress. Instead of relying on worn-out gears with limited engagement, ASARS uses a fully enclosed gear hat with 64 full-perimeter locking teeth that deliver unmatched holding power, zero backlash, and absolutely no slop or shifting. It’s the kind of grip and control traditional systems simply can’t match.

In this video, we put our ASARS-equipped lift head-to-head with a standard 10,000-pound lift that uses a conventional arm restraint. It’s a true strength showdown that leaves no room for doubt. This is not a lab test. This is raw, real-world force.

See for yourself how ASARS performs when the pressure’s on. The difference isn’t subtle. It’s game-changing.

If your lift relies on yesterday’s technology, you’re already behind. Step into the future with BendPak ASARS and experience what next-level safety really looks like.

Watch the test. Know the risk. Make the right move.