FCS 86242 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Select Chevrolet and Saturn Models

Restore controlled hood movement with the FCS 86242 hood lift support. Built to match the listed compressed length of 9.96 inches, extended length of 16.81 inches, and 6.85 inches of stroke, this support is sized for consistent hood opening and closing on the specified applications.

Fits 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport and fits 2008-2010 Saturn Vue, N/A. The FCS brand line focuses on direct-fit replacement support components for body applications, and this part number 86242 follows that approach for hood service.

• Compressed length: 9.96 inches
• Extended length: 16.81 inches
• Stroke length: 6.85 inches
• Direct replacement hood lift support for listed vehicle applications
• Supports smooth hood opening and controlled closing

Detailed Product Overview

The FCS 86242 is a hood lift support for body repair and maintenance on the Chevrolet Captiva Sport and Saturn Vue applications shown in the fitment data. Its measured compressed and extended lengths, along with the 6.85-inch stroke, are the key dimensions that determine proper hood travel and fit. Use part number 86242 when replacing a worn support on a 2008-2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport or a 2008-2010 Saturn Vue.

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

What This Part Helps Solve

• Hood that drops instead of staying open
• Uneven or weak hood support during service
• Hard-to-lift hood operation
• Loss of controlled hood movement
• Replacement for a worn gas-charged hood support

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle application before installation and compare the existing support’s compressed length, extended length, and stroke to FCS 86242. Confirm hood alignment and mounting points on the Chevrolet Captiva Sport or Saturn Vue before finalizing the repair. Replace only with the correct application-specific support to maintain proper hood travel.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies replacement body support components with application-specific sizing for direct-fit service on the listed vehicles. Part number 86242 is built around the published dimensions and fitment data for the confirmed applications.