FCS 84024 Hood Lift Support - Front

Hood Lift Support for BMW Front Applications

Restore controlled hood movement with the FCS 84024 hood lift support. This front hood support is built for select BMW models from 1989-1995 and is sized for the application with a 5.87 compressed length, 9.53 extended length, and 3.66 stroke length.

Compatible With BMW 525i, 530i, 540i, 525iT, 535i, and M5 front hood applications, this FCS hood lift support helps maintain steady hood opening and closing action. The FCS line focuses on direct-fit body support components for vehicle-specific replacement needs.

Key Features

• Part number: FCS 84024
• Front hood lift support for select BMW vehicles
• Compressed length: 5.87
• Extended length: 9.53
• Stroke length: 3.66
• Vehicle-specific fitment for 1989-1995 BMW applications

Detailed Description

The FCS 84024 is a hood lift support engineered for front hood use on select BMW 5 Series and M5 models. Its measured compressed, extended, and stroke lengths provide the dimensional profile needed for proper hood support on the listed applications. If you are replacing a worn BMW hood strut on a 525i, 530i, 540i, 525iT, 535i, or M5, this part number offers a direct replacement path for the specified front position. Part number 84024 is also a useful reference when verifying the correct hood support before ordering.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Hood drops after being opened
• Weak or inconsistent hood support
• Slow hood lift action
• Difficulty keeping the hood open during service
• Worn original hood strut performance

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle year, model, and front position before installation. Compare the existing support’s compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to FCS 84024 to verify proper replacement fitment. Inspect the hood mounting points and surrounding brackets for wear or damage before installing the new support. For best results, replace only with the correct front hood lift support specified for the application.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies application-specific body support components for vehicle repair and replacement. Part number 84024 is listed for the confirmed BMW fitments shown below and should be matched to the vehicle’s front hood position before installation.

• Fits 1989-1995 BMW 525i, Front
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 530i, Front
• Fits 1994-1995 BMW 540i, Front
• Fits 1993 BMW 525iT, Front
• Fits 1989-1993 BMW 535i, Front
• Fits 1991-1993 BMW M5, Front