FCS 86245 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for BMW 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li

FCS 86245 is a hood lift support built for BMW E65 and E66 applications that need controlled hood opening and stable hold-up performance. It is specified with a 15.75-inch compressed length, 28.15-inch extended length, and 12.4-inch stroke length for the listed BMW fitments.

Key Features

• FCS 86245 hood lift support for select BMW 7 Series models
• Compressed length: 15.75 inches
• Extended length: 28.15 inches
• Stroke length: 12.4 inches
• Direct fitment for BMW 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, and 760Li applications

Detailed Description

FCS 86245 is a hood lift support for BMW 745i and 745Li models from 2002-2005, BMW 760i models from 2004-2006, BMW 760Li models from 2003-2010, and BMW 750i and 750Li models from 2006-2010. The measured compressed, extended, and stroke dimensions help match the support to the hood travel required on these vehicles. If you are replacing a worn hood strut on a BMW 750i, 750Li, 760Li, or related 7 Series model, this part number provides a direct application reference for the listed vehicles.

FCS is the brand line identified for this part, and FCS 86245 is cataloged specifically as a hood lift support in the Body > Hood category. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Hood that drops instead of staying open
• Weak or slow hood lift support action
• Loss of consistent hood hold-up on BMW 7 Series vehicles
• Difficulty accessing the engine bay safely
• Uneven hood opening behavior caused by worn gas struts

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and hood support length before installation. Compare the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to the removed part to confirm the correct replacement for your BMW 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, or 760Li. Inspect both hood supports on the vehicle, since wear often occurs at a similar rate on each side of the hood system.

Quality Assurance

FCS 86245 is cataloged as a vehicle-specific hood lift support with defined dimensional specifications for the listed BMW applications. Confirm fitment against the vehicle listing before purchase to ensure the correct match for your BMW 7 Series hood support replacement.