Stabilus 5B-252902 Hood Lift Support

Hood Lift Support for Lincoln Steel Hood Applications

This Stabilus hood lift support is built for select Lincoln models with a steel hood, including the 1980 Lincoln Continental, 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, and 1982-1986 Lincoln Town Car. Part number 5B-252902 provides the specified hood support force and OE-style attachment style for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• Brand: Stabilus
• Part number: 5B-252902
• Category: Body > Hood
• Hood lift support for steel hood applications
• Force rating: 886 N / 199 lb
• Compressed length: 153.5 mm / 6.043 in
• Extended length: 243 mm / 9.567 in
• Rod diameter: 10 mm / 0.394 in
• Tube diameter: 22 mm / 0.866 in
• Metal blade with retaining clip rod and tube connections

Product Details

Stabilus 5B-252902 is a hood lift support engineered for Lincoln vehicles equipped with a steel hood. The measured compressed and extended lengths, along with the 886 N force rating, help match hood weight and opening travel for the listed applications. This part cross-references ACI 84104 and AMS Automotive 4104 for the same application.

Compatible With 1980 Lincoln Continental, N/A; 1980-1983 Lincoln Mark VI, N/A; and 1982-1986 Lincoln Town Car, N/A. Use this hood support when replacing a worn strut that no longer holds the hood in the raised position or opens with consistent resistance. The Stabilus 5B-252902 part number is also referenced in aftermarket interchange listings for direct lookup.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Hood drops after being raised
• Weak or uneven hood opening effort
• Loss of lift support pressure over time
• Need for a direct replacement on a steel hood application

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify hood type and mounting style before installation. This support uses metal blade connections with retaining clips at both ends, so confirm the attachment points match the original hardware layout on the vehicle. Compare the compressed length, extended length, rod diameter, and tube diameter to the removed part before final installation.

Quality Assurance

Stabilus is a recognized OE supplier of gas springs and lift supports, and part number 5B-252902 is built to the listed dimensional and force specifications for the stated Lincoln applications.