FCS 86610 Back Glass Lift Support

Back Glass Lift Support for Astro and Safari

Restore controlled rear glass movement with the FCS 86610 back glass lift support. This gas-charged support is specified with a 13.19-inch compressed length, 21.93-inch extended length, and 8.74-inch stroke length for the rear glass application on select Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari vans.

Compatible with 2001-2005 Chevrolet Astro and 2001-2005 GMC Safari, this FCS lift support helps maintain steady opening and holding action for the back glass. The FCS line identifies this part as a direct-fit body and glass component for the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number: 86610
• Compressed length: 13.19 inches
• Extended length: 21.93 inches
• Stroke length: 8.74 inches
• Back glass lift support for rear glass service
• Fits 2001-2005 Chevrolet Astro and 2001-2005 GMC Safari

Detailed Description

The FCS 86610 is a back glass lift support built around the listed dimensional specifications to match the rear glass opening geometry on the Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari. The compressed length, extended length, and stroke length are the key measurements used to confirm proper travel and support performance for the application. If you are replacing a worn rear hatch glass support on a 2001-2005 Chevrolet Astro or 2001-2005 GMC Safari, this part number provides the correct fitment reference for the vehicle-specific application.

FCS 86610 is a practical replacement for rear glass support service when the original support no longer holds the glass in position or moves with consistent resistance. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear glass that drops instead of staying open
• Weak or inconsistent lift support pressure
• Back glass that is difficult to raise or lower smoothly
• Noise or instability from a worn lift support
• Loss of support at the rear glass opening

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year and model before ordering. Confirm the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the existing support to ensure the correct rear glass application. Replace the support only after confirming the mounting points and orientation match the original part on the Chevrolet Astro or GMC Safari.

Quality Assurance

FCS identifies this part within its body and glass component line for vehicle-specific replacement use. The listed dimensions and fitment data provide the primary reference points for selection on 2001-2005 Chevrolet Astro and 2001-2005 GMC Safari applications.