FCS Back Glass Lift Support

About FCS: The Manufacturer's Manufacturer

FCS, short for FCS Automotive International, is a ride-control specialist based in Madison Heights, Michigan. The company describes itself as the "manufacturer's manufacturer," because it designs and produces shocks and struts for several original equipment companies. That OE background shapes its aftermarket line, which is built to match factory ride and feel rather than simply fit the same mounting points.

Engineering and Build Quality

FCS is vertically integrated and employs more than 60 engineers working on product development and coverage expansion. Its dampers use components such as hard-chrome piston rods and premium seals, which help deliver consistent damping over a long service life. The brand also regularly adds new part numbers, extending coverage to late-model vehicles as well as older ones still on the road.

Strut Assemblies: The Complete Fix

The heart of the FCS catalog is its suspension strut assembly range. A worn strut affects steering response, braking stability, and tire wear, and replacing only the strut cartridge often means compressing a coil spring, which is a serious safety hazard without the right equipment. Fully loaded assemblies bundle the strut, spring, mount, and related hardware so the job is faster and safer. FCS has built its reputation on its breadth of complete strut assembly coverage for passenger cars, SUVs, and minivans.

For vehicles where the spring is a key part of the repair, the suspension strut and coil spring assembly line offers a pre-assembled unit that restores ride height and handling in one step. Some applications are also available as a suspension strut and shock absorber assembly kit, which groups the components needed to refresh a corner of the vehicle.

Shock Absorbers

Where a vehicle uses separate springs and dampers, a quality shock absorber controls body roll, brake dive, and wheel hop. FCS offers replacements for cars, trucks, and vans, and also serves heavy-duty fleet customers with gas shocks and air springs. When shopping, match the part to your vehicle's exact year, model, and drivetrain, and replace shocks or struts in axle pairs to keep handling balanced.

Lift Supports and Gas Dampers

Beyond suspension, FCS makes gas-charged lift supports for hoods, liftgates, trunk lids, tailgates, and hatches. These are a quiet convenience item that is easy to overlook until a hatch starts to drop on its own. The cargo cover lift support category is one example, helping hold rear cargo covers open and controlled. Replacing both supports at once is a good practice, since they age at the same rate.

Why Drivers Choose FCS

• OE-derived engineering from a manufacturer that supplies original equipment companies
• Wide application coverage for light-duty vehicles, with a separate heavy-duty fleet line
• Complete assemblies that simplify installation and reduce the need for spring compressors
• A limited lifetime warranty on light-duty products for the original purchaser, subject to the manufacturer's terms

Whether you are restoring a tired daily driver or fixing a drooping liftgate, FCS offers a focused range of ride-control and lift-support parts designed around OE fit and function.