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A DLM dock leveler that won't release from its stored position, or won't hold down once it's cycled, usually points to one of three parts: the release chain, the release cable assembly, or the gas spring kit. Here's how to tell them apart.

If your DLM dock leveler's lip won't stay extended or bangs down early, a worn lip keeper or bent lip assist rod is almost always the cause. Here's how to tell which part has failed and how to order the right replacement.

Ellis mechanical dock levelers rely on a ratchet-bar holdown, pawl spring, and toggle system that wears predictably. Here's how to read the symptoms and order the exact part.

When a Serco dock leveler won't stay down or releases on its own, the holdown is usually the culprit. Here's the real cost difference between rebuilding what you have and upgrading to Serco's newer internal-float holdown.

A worn lift arm, pivot pin, or roller makes a DLM dock leveler feel loose or noisy under a forklift. Here's how to identify which part failed and replace it correctly.

If your DLM dock leveler won't hold its lip down, won't release, or clunks under a forklift, the fix is almost always the lip keeper, the safety leg assembly, or the snubber chain. Here's how to tell which one you need.