FCS 86168 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Cadillac STS

Restore controlled hood movement on your Cadillac STS with the FCS 86168 hood lift support. This gas-charged support is specified for 2005-2011 Cadillac STS applications and is sized for the hood position with a 15.71 in compressed length, 27.01 in extended length, and 11.3 in stroke length.

Key Features

• Fits 2005-2011 Cadillac STS, hood position
• FCS part number 86168
• Compressed length: 15.71 in
• Extended length: 27.01 in
• Stroke length: 11.3 in
• Direct replacement hood lift support for the specified application

Product Details

The FCS 86168 hood lift support is built around the exact length and stroke requirements needed for the Cadillac STS hood. Matching compressed length, extended length, and stroke length is important for proper hood travel, stable open position support, and consistent closing effort. For buyers searching for a hood lift support for 2005-2011 Cadillac STS, FCS 86168 provides a fitment-specific replacement option for the hood area.

FCS is the brand line identified for this part, and this hood support follows that product identification for the Cadillac STS platform. If you are replacing a weak or failing hood strut on a 2005-2011 Cadillac STS, FCS 86168 is the cataloged part number to reference during selection.

What It Helps Address

• Hood that will not stay open
• Slow or uneven hood lift action
• Loss of support from a worn gas strut
• Hood movement that feels unstable during service
• Difficulty holding the hood in the raised position

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle is a 2005-2011 Cadillac STS before ordering. Compare the existing support’s installed length and mounting points to the listed compressed length, extended length, and stroke length for FCS 86168. Replace the support when hood hold-open performance has declined or when the hood no longer lifts and stays positioned as expected.

Quality Assurance

FCS cataloged this hood lift support for the specified Cadillac STS application, with dimensions listed to support accurate part selection. Confirm fitment against the vehicle year and hood position before installation.