FCS 86315 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Select GM Applications

FCS 86315 is a hood lift support built for direct-fit replacement on select 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix applications. With a compressed length of 14.76 inches, an extended length of 21.81 inches, and a 7.05-inch stroke, it is sized to match the hood support geometry for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number 86315 hood lift support from FCS
• Compressed length: 14.76 inches
• Extended length: 21.81 inches
• Stroke length: 7.05 inches
• Fits 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A, 2nd Design
• Fits 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A, 1st Design

Detailed Description

FCS 86315 is a hood lift support for vehicles that use a gas-charged hood strut to assist opening and holding the hood in place. The listed dimensions help match the support’s travel and installed length to the original application, which is important for proper hood movement and consistent hold-open performance. This part number 86315 is listed for 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2nd Design, and 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1st Design.

FCS is the brand line identified for this hood support, and this product is cataloged specifically for the applications shown above. If you are searching for a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo hood lift support or a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix hood strut replacement, FCS 86315 provides a fitment-specific option for those exact configurations.

What It Helps Address

• Weak hood support that no longer holds the hood open securely
• Slow or uneven hood lift action
• Hood that drops during service or inspection
• Loss of original opening resistance from a worn gas strut
• Need for a direct replacement hood lift support for the listed GM models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s design revision before ordering, since this part is listed for the 2nd Design 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the 1st Design 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix. Compare the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to the original support to confirm match before installation. For best results, replace hood supports in pairs only when the vehicle design and service procedure call for it.

Quality Assurance

FCS 86315 is cataloged as a fitment-specific replacement hood lift support for the listed applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.