FCS 84686 Deck Lid Lift Support - Front or Rear

FCS 84686 Trunk Lid Lift Support

FCS 84686 is a gas-charged trunk lid support built around an 11.34-inch compressed length, 19.65-inch extended length, and 8.31-inch stroke. It is a direct-fit style replacement for select Ford Mustang, Mercury Capri, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Dodge Aspen applications with the listed rear or trunk lid configurations.

Key Features

• Compressed length: 11.34 inches
• Extended length: 19.65 inches
• Stroke length: 8.31 inches
• Fits select rear and trunk lid applications
• FCS 84686 for OE-style replacement use
• Fits 1979-1993 Ford Mustang, spoiler-equipped trunk lid
• Fits 1984-1986 Mercury Capri, rear, spoiler-equipped trunk lid
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A position
• Fits 1979-1983 Mercury Capri, rear
• Fits 1976-1977 Dodge Aspen, rear, w/o wiper; w/ ball end fittings

Detailed Description

FCS 84686 is specified for vehicles that need a trunk lid or rear lift support with the listed compressed, extended, and stroke dimensions. The fitment data covers 1979-1993 Ford Mustang spoiler-equipped trunk lids, 1984-1986 Mercury Capri spoiler-equipped trunk lids, 1983-1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1979-1983 Mercury Capri rear applications, and 1976-1977 Dodge Aspen rear applications with ball end fittings and no wiper. If you are searching for a Ford Mustang trunk support, Mercury Capri rear lift support, or FCS 84686 replacement by part number, this listing matches those applications directly.

FCS is the brand line identified for this part, and FCS 84686 is positioned as a replacement support for vehicles that rely on the specified length and stroke measurements for proper opening and closing travel. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a weak or failed trunk lid support
• Restoring controlled opening and closing motion
• Addressing a trunk lid that will not stay raised
• Correcting slow, uneven, or inconsistent lift action
• Matching a rear support to the listed Ford, Mercury, or Dodge fitment

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and position before ordering. Match the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to the original support, and confirm the rear or trunk lid configuration shown in the fitment data. For 1976-1977 Dodge Aspen applications, confirm the w/o wiper and w/ ball end fittings notes before installation. For 1979-1993 Ford Mustang and 1984-1986 Mercury Capri spoiler-equipped trunk lid applications, confirm the spoiler-equipped trunk lid configuration.

Quality Assurance

FCS 84686 is cataloged with defined dimensional specifications and vehicle-specific fitment data to support accurate replacement selection. Use the listed measurements and application notes to confirm the correct part before installation.