FCS 84507 Hood Lift Support - Front

Hood Lift Support for BMW Applications

Restore controlled hood movement with the FCS 84507 hood lift support. This gas-charged support is specified with a 10.83 compressed length, 17.36 extended length, and 6.54 stroke length for the listed BMW hood applications. It is a direct-fit body component for maintaining stable hood opening and closing action.

Key Features

• Brand: FCS
• Part number: 84507
• Compressed length: 10.83
• Extended length: 17.36
• Stroke length: 6.54
• Fits front and N/A positions as listed in the application data
• Compatible with select BMW 528e, 533i, 524td, 535i, 535is, and M5 models

Detailed Description

The FCS 84507 hood lift support is built for specific BMW hood applications where correct length and travel are critical to smooth operation. The listed dimensions help match the support to the hood geometry, reducing the chance of weak lift, uneven opening, or a hood that will not stay in position. This part number 84507 is listed for 1982-1988 BMW 528e, 1983-1984 BMW 533i, 1985-1986 BMW 524td, 1985-1988 BMW 535i, 1988 BMW 535is, and 1988 BMW M5 applications.

FCS 84507 is a practical replacement choice when servicing BMW hood lift support hardware on vehicles that need consistent hood hold-open performance. For buyers searching for a BMW 528e hood lift support, BMW 535i hood support, or BMW M5 hood strut by part number 84507, this listing provides the fitment and dimensional details needed for selection.

What It Helps Address

• Hood that drops instead of staying open
• Slow or weak hood lift action
• Uneven hood support on listed BMW models
• Difficulty accessing the engine bay safely
• Wear-related loss of gas pressure in the original support

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the original support before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and position: Fits 1982-1988 BMW 528e, N/A; Fits 1983-1984 BMW 533i, N/A; Fits 1985-1986 BMW 524td, N/A; Fits 1985-1988 BMW 535i, Front; Fits 1988 BMW 535is, N/A; Fits 1988 BMW M5, Front. Inspect mounting points and surrounding hardware for wear before replacing the support.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies this hood lift support as a cataloged replacement part with application-specific dimensions and vehicle fitment data for the listed BMW models. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.