FCS 84176 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Cadillac Catera

Restore controlled hood movement with the FCS 84176 hood lift support. This replacement gas strut is built for 1999-2001 Cadillac Catera applications and matches the required compressed length, extended length, and stroke for proper hood support.

Key Features

• Fits 1999-2001 Cadillac Catera, N/A
• Compressed length: 12.13 in.
• Extended length: 20.31 in.
• Stroke length: 8.19 in.
• FCS 84176 replacement hood lift support

Product Details

The FCS BrandLine hood lift support is engineered around the specified dimensions for the Cadillac Catera hood application. With a 12.13-inch compressed length, 20.31-inch extended length, and 8.19-inch stroke, this support is sized to provide the travel needed for hood opening and holding performance. If you are searching for a hood lift support for 1999-2001 Cadillac Catera or need FCS 84176 for a direct-fit replacement, this part addresses that application with the correct length profile.

FCS 84176 is a practical replacement choice for drivers servicing a Cadillac Catera hood that no longer stays open or moves smoothly. The part number 84176 is also useful when cross-checking catalog listings for the same vehicle application.

What It Helps Solve

• Hood that drops instead of staying raised
• Weak or worn lift support pressure
• Uneven or inconsistent hood opening motion
• Need for a replacement hood strut on a 1999-2001 Cadillac Catera
• Difficulty identifying the correct FCS 84176 hood support by size

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the existing support’s compressed length, extended length, and stroke before installation. Confirm fitment against the vehicle listing for 1999-2001 Cadillac Catera, N/A, and compare the mounting points and overall length to the original unit. Replace only after the hood is safely supported during service.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies replacement automotive components for body and hood applications, and this hood lift support is cataloged to the specified Cadillac Catera fitment. Part number 84176 is listed for 1999-2001 Cadillac Catera applications.