Description
The FOX® 985-24-021 is a 2.0 Performance Series front smooth-body shock with external reservoir, built for Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2001, 2006-2008), Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), and Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2010) and Ram 3500 (2011-2013) trucks, sold individually.
IMPORTANT: This part number’s fitment table spans a manufacturer make change on the 2500 and 3500 — trucks are listed as Dodge Ram through 2010 and as Ram (Dodge dropped from the make) from 2011 onward; 1500 coverage stays under Dodge Ram only (1994-2001 and 2006-2008, no Ram-branded 1500). This is also the higher-lift sibling to FOX® 980-24-944 in the same front shock lineup for this platform — 980-24-944 covers a lower front lift (0″-2″ on 2500/3500, 2″-3.5″/0″-2″ on Dodge Ram 1500) for the same trucks. Front lift-height compatibility is also not uniform within this SKU: Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), and Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2010) and Ram 3500 (2011-2013), are covered at a flat 2.5″-3.5″ front lift. Dodge Ram 1500 coverage is split: 1994-2001 model years accept a 4″-6″ front lift, while 2006-2008 model years accept a 2.5″-3.5″ front lift. Confirm your exact make, year, model, and trim before ordering.
This shock replaces the front shock on Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge Ram/Ram 2500, and Dodge Ram/Ram 3500 trucks (1994-2013) with a bolt-on, hassle-free upgrade built around FOX®’s aluminum-bodied Performance Series platform, aimed at drivers who want race-proven damping control without the complexity of a fully adjustable shock.
The shock body is 2.0″ impact-extruded 6061-T6 aluminum with a clear-anodized finish, which dissipates heat faster than a conventional steel-body shock and resists corrosion over time. The external reservoir increases oil and nitrogen capacity, improving heat management and consistency under repeated off-road loading. A billet reservoir clamp is included.
Internally, a race-developed high-flow piston is matched to application-specific valving, delivering predictable, fade-resistant damping over rough terrain. A redundant sealing pack — main seal, wiper seal, and scraper seal — protects the shaft and keeps contaminants out. The black-anodized, CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum components are backed by FOX®’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
- Front lift height: 4″-6″ on Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2001); 2.5″-3.5″ on Dodge Ram 1500 (2006-2008); 2.5″-3.5″ on Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), all trims; 2.5″-3.5″ on Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2010) and Ram 3500 (2011-2013)
- 2.0″ impact-extruded 6061-T6 aluminum body with clear-anodized finish for heat dissipation and corrosion resistance
- External reservoir with included billet reservoir clamp increases oil and nitrogen capacity
- Race-developed high-flow piston with application-specific valving
- 5/8″ hard chrome-plated, heat-treated alloy steel shaft
- Redundant sealing pack system: main seal, wiper seal, scraper seal
- Backed by FOX®’s Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Sold individually
| Part Number | 985-24-021 |
| Series | Performance |
| Position | Front |
| Travel | 10.62″ |
| Front Lift Height | Dodge Ram 1500: 4″-6″ (94-01) or 2.5″-3.5″ (06-08); Dodge Ram/Ram 2500 & 3500: 2.5″-3.5″ (94-13, Dodge through 2010, Ram 2011-2013) |
| Body | 2.0″ impact-extruded 6061-T6 aluminum, clear-anodized |
| Components | Black-anodized, CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum |
| Shaft | 5/8″ hard chrome-plated, heat-treated alloy steel |
| Piston | Race-developed high-flow piston |
| Valving | Application-specific |
| Seals | Redundant sealing pack: main, wiper, scraper |
| Extended Length | 26.87″ |
| Compressed Length | 16.25″ |
| Top Mount | Stem Top |
| Bottom Mount | Eyelet |
| What’s Included | (1) Front shock, billet reservoir clamp, application-specific mounting hardware |
| Warranty | FOX® Limited Lifetime Warranty |
This shock covers Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2001, 2006-2008), and Dodge Ram/Ram 2500 and 3500 (1994-2013) trucks. 2500 and 3500 run a flat 2.5″-3.5″ front lift throughout; 1500 splits between a 4″-6″ front lift (1994-2001) and a 2.5″-3.5″ front lift (2006-2008). This is the higher-lift sibling to FOX® 980-24-944 for the same platform — 980-24-944 covers a lower front lift for the same trucks, and the make changes from Dodge Ram to Ram partway through the 2500/3500 range (2011). Verify your specific make, model year, and trim against the fitment notes above before ordering.