FCS 84470 Hood Lift Support

BMW Hood Lift Support for 1984-1991 Applications

The FCS 84470 hood lift support is built for select BMW models that need consistent hood hold-open performance. With a compressed length of 6.22 inches, an extended length of 9.96 inches, and a 3.74-inch stroke, this hood lift support is sized for the listed BMW 318i, 318is, 325e, 325i, 325is, 325iX, and M3 applications.

Key Features

• Part number 84470 for direct reference and catalog lookup
• Compressed length: 6.22 in.
• Extended length: 9.96 in.
• Stroke length: 3.74 in.
• Fits select BMW hood applications from 1984-1991
• FCS brand hood lift support for body and hood service

Fitment Details

• Fits 1984-1985 BMW 318i, N/A
• Fits 1984-1987 BMW 325e, N/A
• Fits 1987-1991 BMW 325i, N/A
• Fits 1987-1991 BMW 325is, N/A
• Fits 1988-1991 BMW 325iX, N/A
• Fits 1990-1991 BMW M3, N/A
• Fits 1991 BMW 318i, N/A
• Fits 1991 BMW 318is, N/A

Product Description

FCS 84470 is a hood lift support for BMW body repair and replacement service where the original support no longer holds the hood securely. The listed dimensions help confirm application match during parts selection, especially for BMW 325i, BMW 325is, and BMW M3 hood support replacement work. Use part number 84470 when matching this support to the correct vehicle listing.

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

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Hood drops after being opened
• Weak or inconsistent hood hold-open force
• Hood that no longer stays raised during service
• Original support showing age-related loss of pressure
• Need for a replacement hood lift support on listed BMW models

Installation Notes and Quality

Verify the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the removed support before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year and model, including BMW 318i, 325i, 325is, 325iX, and M3 listings, to ensure the correct hood lift support is selected. FCS 84470 is a cataloged replacement part for the specified BMW hood applications.