FCS 84114 Hood Lift Support - Front

Hood Lift Support for Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Restore controlled hood movement with the FCS 84114 hood lift support. This gas-charged support is built for front hood applications on select Mercedes-Benz C-Class models and is sized for the specified compressed, extended, and stroke lengths to match the original support geometry.

• FCS hood lift support, part number 84114
• Compressed length: 5.12 in.
• Extended length: 7.91 in.
• Stroke length: 2.8 in.
• Front-position application for select Mercedes-Benz C230, C280, C43 AMG, C220, and C36 AMG models
• Direct-fit replacement for hood support service on covered vehicles

Product Details

The FCS 84114 is a hood lift support for Mercedes-Benz C230, C280, C43 AMG, C220, and C36 AMG applications listed below. Its compact compressed length, 7.91-inch extended length, and 2.8-inch stroke are key dimensions for maintaining proper hood opening and holding force on the front hood. If you are replacing a worn Mercedes-Benz C-Class hood strut, FCS 84114 provides the correct size profile for the specified fitments.

Compatible With: Fits 1997-2000 Mercedes-Benz C230, front; Fits 1994-2000 Mercedes-Benz C280, front; Fits 1998-2000 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG, front; Fits 1997 Mercedes-Benz C220, N/A; Fits 1995-1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, front; Fits 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C220, front.

This part number, 84114, is the reference to use when matching the correct hood lift support for the listed Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles.

Common Replacement Symptoms

• Hood drops instead of staying open
• Weak or inconsistent hood support force
• Slow hood lift after unlatching
• Visible wear or loss of pressure in the existing support
• Need for a direct replacement on a front hood application

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, model, and hood position before ordering. Compare the existing support’s compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to confirm the correct replacement. For best results, replace a worn support when hood holding force has noticeably declined and inspect the mounting points for wear before installation.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies replacement hood lift supports for specific vehicle applications, and part number 84114 is cataloged for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class fitments listed above. Cross-reference part numbers are not provided for this application.