FCS 86500 Hatch Lift Support

FCS 86500 Suspension Gas Strut Overview

FCS 86500 is a gas strut built around a 9.45-inch compressed length, 15.31-inch extended length, and 5.87-inch stroke length. Those dimensions are important for matching lift support travel and installed geometry on the listed Chevrolet, Pontiac applications.

Compatible With 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo, 2007-2011 Chevrolet Aveo5, 2009-2010 Pontiac G3, and 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave. The FCS 86500 part number is used to identify this specific strut for fitment-based replacement searches.

Key Features

• Compressed length: 9.45 inches
• Extended length: 15.31 inches
• Stroke length: 5.87 inches
• Application-specific fitment for select Chevrolet and Pontiac models
• FCS 86500 identification for catalog matching and ordering

Detailed Fitment and Application

This FCS gas strut is specified for vehicles that require the listed compressed, extended, and stroke dimensions to maintain proper support and movement. It fits 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo, 2007-2011 Chevrolet Aveo5, 2009-2010 Pontiac G3, and 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave. For shoppers searching by vehicle and part number, FCS 86500 is the direct reference for these applications.

FCS 86500 is also a practical search term for drivers replacing a worn strut on a Chevrolet Aveo or Chevrolet Aveo5, as well as Pontiac G3 and Pontiac Wave models. The BrandLine is FCS, which identifies the product line used for this replacement component.

What This Part Helps Address

• Loss of support from a worn gas strut
• Inconsistent opening or holding action
• Reduced lift assistance on the specified application
• Fitment mismatch when replacing by dimensions alone
• Need for a catalog-matched replacement identified as FCS 86500

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the original part before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model, especially on 2004-2011 Chevrolet Aveo, 2007-2011 Chevrolet Aveo5, 2009-2010 Pontiac G3, and 2005-2008 Pontiac Wave. Compare the mounting points and installed travel to ensure the replacement matches the original strut geometry.

Quality Assurance

FCS 86500 is cataloged with defined dimensional specifications and vehicle fitment data for accurate replacement selection. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.