FCS 86293 Tailgate Lift Support

Tailgate Lift Support for Mercedes-Benz E320

Restore controlled tailgate movement with the FCS 86293 tailgate lift support. This gas-charged support is specified for 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 applications and is sized for the tailgate/midgate body location. The FCS line focuses on direct-fit replacement support components, and this unit is built around the listed compressed, extended, and stroke dimensions for proper travel.

Key Features

• Fits 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz E320, N/A
• Part number 86293 for direct catalog identification
• Compressed length: 8.54 in.
• Extended length: 12.91 in.
• Stroke length: 4.37 in.
• Tailgate lift support for body-mounted rear access panels

Product Details

The FCS 86293 tailgate lift support is sized to match the listed application and travel range for Mercedes-Benz E320 models from 1998 through 2003. The compressed length, extended length, and stroke length are the key dimensions that determine how the support fits and how far it moves during opening and closing. If you are replacing a worn rear lift support on a Mercedes-Benz E320, this part number 86293 provides a cataloged replacement option for the tailgate and midgate body category.

FCS is used across replacement suspension and support categories, and the FCS brand line identifies this as a dedicated replacement component rather than a universal part. For buyers searching for a Mercedes-Benz E320 tailgate lift support, rear hatch support, or body lift strut by part number 86293, the fitment data points directly to the listed vehicle range.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Tailgate or rear access panel that drops too quickly
• Lift support that no longer holds the panel open
• Reduced opening assistance when raising the tailgate
• Uneven or inconsistent rear panel movement
• Wear-related loss of gas pressure in the original support

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the existing support dimensions against the listed compressed length of 8.54 inches, extended length of 12.91 inches, and stroke length of 4.37 inches before installation. Confirm the vehicle is a 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz E320 and match the rear body location to the application shown in the catalog. Compare the mounting points and overall travel of the removed support to part number 86293 to ensure the replacement matches the original geometry.

Quality Assurance

FCS replacement support components are cataloged by application and dimensional specification to help maintain proper fit and movement for the listed Mercedes-Benz E320 vehicles. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.