FCS 86326 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Kia Sedona and Hyundai Entourage

Restore controlled hood opening and holding performance with the FCS 86326 hood lift support. This gas-charged support is specified for select 2006-2012 Kia Sedona and 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage applications, with dimensions that matter for proper hood operation: 8.94 in. compressed length, 13.39 in. extended length, and 4.45 in. stroke length.

FCS 86326 is a direct-fit hood lift support for the Kia Sedona and Hyundai Entourage, built around the correct length and travel needed for the hood to open and stay supported in the intended range. The FCS line focuses on application-specific replacement parts, and this unit follows that approach for these minivan platforms.

Key Features

• Hood lift support for body/hood service applications
• Compressed length: 8.94 in.
• Extended length: 13.39 in.
• Stroke length: 4.45 in.
• Fits 2006-2012 Kia Sedona, N/A
• Fits 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage, N/A
• Part number 86326 for catalog and fitment lookup

Detailed Description

The FCS 86326 hood lift support is a replacement gas strut for vehicles that use a hood-mounted support with the listed dimensions and travel. Correct compressed length, extended length, and stroke length are critical for hood alignment, opening effort, and hold-open performance, especially on the Kia Sedona and Hyundai Entourage. If the original support has weakened, lost pressure, or no longer holds the hood securely, this replacement restores the intended hood support function. Part number 86326 is the reference to use when matching this application.

What It Helps Solve

• Hood that drops or will not stay open
• Weak or inconsistent hood support force
• Hood opening that feels heavy or uncontrolled
• Need for a direct replacement on 2006-2012 Kia Sedona and 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage
• Fitment lookup for FCS 86326 replacement selection

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the existing support’s compressed length, extended length, and stroke length before installation to confirm match-up with FCS 86326. Compare the mounting points and hood travel on the vehicle before removing the old support. After installation, cycle the hood slowly to confirm smooth operation and proper hold-open position. For best results, replace supports in matched applications only when the vehicle calls for this exact fitment.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies application-specific replacement components for body and suspension service, and this hood lift support is cataloged for the listed Kia Sedona and Hyundai Entourage fitments. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.