Description
The FOX® 980-24-945 is a 2.0 Performance Series rear smooth-body shock with external reservoir, built for Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2008), 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 on this SKU stays under Dodge Ram throughout (1994-2008, no Ram-branded 1500). Rear lift-height compatibility also varies significantly by model, model year, and trim — it is not a single flat lift range. Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2001) accepts a 2″-3.5″ rear lift; Dodge Ram 1500 (2002-2008) accepts a 2″-3″ rear lift, except 2006 Laramie, SLT, Sport, and ST 4WD trims and the 2006 TRX4, which are limited to a 0″-1″ rear lift (2006 Laramie/SLT/Sport/ST in RWD remain at 2″-3″). Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), all trims, accept a 0″-1.5″ rear lift. Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2002) accepts a 0″-1.5″ rear lift, while Dodge Ram 3500 (2003-2010) and Ram 3500 (2011-2013) are limited to 0″-1″. Confirm your exact make, year, model, trim, and drivetrain before ordering.
This shock replaces the rear 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.
- Rear lift height: 2″-3.5″ on Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2001); 2″-3″ on Dodge Ram 1500 (2002-2008), except 0″-1″ on 2006 Laramie/SLT/Sport/ST 4WD and 2006 TRX4; 0″-1.5″ on Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), all trims; 0″-1.5″ on Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2002); 0″-1″ on Dodge Ram 3500 (2003-2010) 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 | 980-24-945 |
| Series | Performance |
| Position | Rear |
| Travel | 11.12″ |
| Rear Lift Height | Dodge Ram 1500: 2″-3.5″ (94-01) or 2″-3″ (02-08, 0″-1″ on 2006 Laramie/SLT/Sport/ST 4WD & TRX4); Dodge Ram/Ram 2500: 0″-1.5″ (94-13, Dodge through 2010, Ram 2011-2013); Dodge Ram/Ram 3500: 0″-1.5″ (94-02) or 0″-1″ (03-13, 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 | 27.52″ |
| Compressed Length | 16.4″ |
| Top Mount | Eyelet |
| Bottom Mount | Eyelet |
| What’s Included | (1) Rear shock, billet reservoir clamp, application-specific mounting hardware |
| Warranty | FOX® Limited Lifetime Warranty |
This shock covers Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2008), Dodge Ram/Ram 2500 (1994-2013), and Dodge Ram/Ram 3500 (1994-2013) trucks, with rear lift height ranging from 0″ up to 3.5″ depending on exact model, year, and trim. Rear lift compatibility is not uniform across this SKU’s coverage, 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, as installing this shock outside its supported lift range for your configuration will result in incorrect ride height.