FCS 86646 Hood Lift Support - Front

Hood Lift Support for Ford Super Duty

Restore controlled hood movement with the FCS 86646 hood lift support. Built for front hood applications on select Ford Super Duty trucks, this support is sized to match the hood’s travel and help maintain steady opening and closing action.

Compatible with 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, and 2011-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front.

Key Features

• Compressed length: 14.41 in.
• Extended length: 25.83 in.
• Stroke length: 11.42 in.
• Front hood application for select Ford Super Duty models
• FCS part number 86646

Product Details

The FCS 86646 is a hood lift support engineered around the measured compressed length, extended length, and stroke length needed for proper hood positioning. Those dimensions are important for maintaining the correct lift range and support feel on the hood of a Ford F-250 Super Duty or Ford F-350 Super Duty. If your original support has weakened, the hood may drop too quickly or require extra effort to hold open; this replacement restores consistent hood support for the listed applications. FCS 86646 is a direct-fit hood lift support for 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2011-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty front hood applications.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Hood drops after being opened
• Weak or inconsistent hood hold-open support
• Excess effort needed to raise or lower the hood
• Worn support that no longer matches factory travel
• Uneven hood movement during opening or closing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and front hood position before ordering. Compare the existing support’s installed length and travel to the listed dimensions for FCS 86646 to confirm proper application. After installation, cycle the hood several times to confirm smooth movement and secure hold-open operation.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies replacement components for automotive repair applications, and part number 86646 is listed for the confirmed Ford Super Duty fitments above. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.