FCS 80018L Liftgate Lift Support - Left

Liftgate Support for Subaru Hatchbacks

The FCS 80018L liftgate lift support is built for the left side of select Subaru hatchback applications. It uses a 12.2-inch compressed length, 20.28-inch extended length, and 8.08-inch stroke to match the liftgate travel needed for proper opening and closing.

Compatible With 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, left, and 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, left. If you are searching for a Subaru XV Crosstrek liftgate support or a Subaru Impreza liftgate strut by part number, FCS 80018L is the direct reference to review.

Key Features

• Part number: FCS 80018L
• Liftgate lift support for the left side
• Compressed length: 12.2 inches
• Extended length: 20.28 inches
• Stroke length: 8.08 inches
• Fits select Subaru XV Crosstrek and Subaru Impreza liftgate applications

Detailed Description

FCS 80018L is a body hardware replacement for the liftgate on select Subaru models. The measured compressed, extended, and stroke lengths are important for maintaining correct liftgate positioning, opening arc, and support height. For buyers comparing Subaru XV Crosstrek liftgate strut replacement options or looking for a 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza left liftgate support, this part number provides a fitment-specific match for the listed vehicles.

FCS is the brand line identified for this product, and this lift support is cataloged for direct application use on the left side only. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Liftgate that drops instead of staying open
• Weak or uneven liftgate support on the left side
• Hard-to-lift rear hatch operation
• Liftgate that no longer holds at the proper height
• Noise or instability when opening and closing the rear hatch

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify left-side fitment against the vehicle listing before installation. Confirm the liftgate support length and mounting style match the original part on the Subaru XV Crosstrek or Subaru Impreza application. Because this listing notes “w/o Brackets,” compare the existing mounting points and hardware arrangement on the vehicle before ordering.

Quality Assurance

FCS catalogs this liftgate lift support with application-specific dimensions and vehicle fitment data for the listed Subaru models. Review the part number 80018L and the measured lengths against the original support to confirm the correct replacement before installation.