Focus Auto Parts Hood Lift Support P/N:86196

Hold the hood up and stop that slow, unsafe sag with the Focus Auto Parts Hood Lift Support 86196. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the LEFT-hand hood lift support position on the 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2011-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2011-2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty, and 2011-2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty — a straightforward swap when the original strut has worn out.

• Left-side unit: cataloged for the LEFT hood lift support position on the listed trucks.
• Does the job: extends to raise the hood and helps hold it in the open position for hands-free access to the engine bay.
• Replaces a tired strut: if a worn-out lift support is why your hood drifts down or feels heavy to raise, this restores that function.
• Sold individually: this listing is for one lift support; check whether your truck uses a support on each side and order accordingly.

Interchange: Manufacturer part number 86196.

Signs the original may need replacing include a hood that no longer stays up on its own, sags shut, or requires a prop rod to hold open.