FCS 86312 Hood Lift Support - Front

Hood Lift Support for Dakota and Raider

Restore controlled hood movement with the FCS 86312 hood lift support. This gas-charged support is specified with an 11.22-inch compressed length, 19.29-inch extended length, and 8.07-inch stroke length for the listed applications. It is a direct-fit body component for front hood support on select Dodge Dakota and Mitsubishi Raider models.

Key Features

• FCS 86312 hood lift support for front hood applications
• Compressed length: 11.22 inches
• Extended length: 19.29 inches
• Stroke length: 8.07 inches
• Fits 2011-2012 Dodge Dakota, front
• Fits 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota
• Fits 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider

Detailed Description

The FCS 86312 is a hood lift support built for vehicles that use a gas strut to hold the hood in the open position and control closing effort. Its measured compressed length, extended length, and stroke length are the key dimensions used to match the support to the hood geometry on the listed Dodge Dakota and Mitsubishi Raider applications. For buyers searching for a 2011-2012 Dodge Dakota hood lift support, a 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota hood strut, or a 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider hood support, this part number provides a direct reference point: FCS 86312.

FCS brand line identification is straightforward here: FCS 86312 is the FCS hood lift support offering for the specified body applications. Use the part number when verifying replacement needs against the original support length and mounting layout.

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

What It Helps Solve

• Hood that will not stay open
• Weak or slow hood lift action
• Excessive effort when raising the hood
• Uncontrolled hood drop during service access
• Worn gas strut replacement on listed Dakota and Raider models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the existing support’s compressed length, extended length, and stroke length before ordering. Match the mounting points and hood position to the vehicle listing, especially on 2005-2010 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider applications where fitment is listed without a position note. Confirm the hood opens and closes smoothly after installation and check that the support is seated correctly at both ends.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies this hood lift support as a dimension-specific replacement part for the listed vehicles. Part number FCS 86312 is cataloged for direct application matching on the specified Dodge Dakota and Mitsubishi Raider fitments.