FCS 86002 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Subaru Forester and Impreza

FCS 86002 is a hood lift support built for 2014-2018 Subaru Forester and 2014-2018 Subaru Impreza applications. It is specified by compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to match the hood support geometry needed for proper opening and holding action.

Key Features

• Part number 86002 from FCS
• Compressed length: 16.3
• Extended length: 26.77
• Stroke length: 10.47
• Fits 2014-2018 Subaru Forester
• Fits 2014-2018 Subaru Impreza

Detailed Description

This FCS hood lift support is a direct-fit body component for Subaru Forester and Subaru Impreza models in the 2014-2018 range. The measured compressed length, extended length, and stroke length are the key dimensions that determine how the support opens the hood and maintains the correct lift position. If you are replacing a worn hood strut on a Subaru Forester or Subaru Impreza, part number 86002 provides the dimensional match needed for the application.

FCS is the brand line identified for this hood lift support, and 86002 is cataloged specifically for hood use in the body category. For shoppers searching long-tail terms such as 2014-2018 Subaru Forester hood lift support or 2014-2018 Subaru Impreza hood strut replacement, this part aligns with those vehicle-specific applications.

What It Helps Solve

• Weak hood support that no longer holds the hood open securely
• Slow or uneven hood lift action
• Hood that drops during service or inspection
• Difficulty accessing the engine bay on a Subaru Forester or Subaru Impreza
• Replacement needs for a worn hood strut on 2014-2018 Subaru models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the original support before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by model year for 2014-2018 Subaru Forester and 2014-2018 Subaru Impreza. Compare the mounting points and hood travel to ensure the replacement matches the original support geometry. Part number 86002 should be checked against the removed component before final installation.

Quality Assurance

FCS catalogs this hood lift support with application-specific dimensions for the listed Subaru vehicles. The part number 86002 is identified for hood support service in the body category and is listed for the fitments shown above.