FCS 84411 Hatch Lift Support

FCS 84411 Lift Support Overview

FCS 84411 is a gas-charged lift support with a compressed length of 12.2 inches, an extended length of 20.87 inches, and an 8.66-inch stroke length. These dimensions are important for matching hatch, rear glass, or rear opening support on the listed Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile applications.

Use FCS 84411 when you need a direct-fit replacement for rear hatch or rear defroster lift support applications on select compact GM vehicles. The part number 84411 is referenced for multiple Chevrolet Chevette, Pontiac T1000, Chevrolet Citation, Pontiac Phoenix, Buick Skyhawk, Chevrolet Monza, Oldsmobile Starfire, and Pontiac Sunbird applications.

Key Features

• Compressed length: 12.2 inches
• Extended length: 20.87 inches
• Stroke length: 8.66 inches
• FCS brand replacement lift support
• Application-specific fitment for rear and hatch support use
• Part number 84411 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Fitment Details

• Fits 1976-1987 Chevrolet Chevette, N/A
• Fits 1981-1987 Pontiac T1000, N/A
• Fits 1986 Chevrolet Citation, Rear
• Fits 1980-1985 Chevrolet Citation, N/A
• Fits 1984-1985 Chevrolet Citation II, N/A
• Fits 1980-1984 Pontiac Phoenix, N/A
• Fits 1975-1980 Buick Skyhawk, N/A, w/ Defroster
• Fits 1975-1980 Chevrolet Monza, N/A, w/ Defroster
• Fits 1975-1980 Oldsmobile Starfire, N/A
• Fits 1977-1980 Pontiac Sunbird, Rear, Rear Defroster hatch lift support

What It Helps Address

• Weak or failing rear hatch support
• Rear glass or hatch that drops unexpectedly
• Loss of lift assistance on rear opening panels
• Difficulty holding the hatch open during loading or service
• Reduced support performance on defroster-equipped hatch applications

Installation Notes

Verify the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the original support before installation. Confirm the vehicle year, model, and rear or hatch application details, especially on Chevrolet Citation, Pontiac Sunbird, and other GM compact platforms where defroster and rear support configurations vary. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies replacement lift support components for cataloged vehicle applications, and the 84411 part number is listed for direct application matching across the specified Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile models.