Description
The FOX® 985-24-022 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 sits in the middle of a three-part rear lift-height family for this platform. FOX® 980-24-945 covers the same trucks at a lower rear lift (roughly 0″-3.5″ depending on model), and FOX® 985-24-026 covers a higher rear lift (roughly 4″-6″ depending on model). This SKU’s fitment table also 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 (1994-2008, no Ram-branded 1500). Rear lift-height compatibility is also not uniform by itself: Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2001) accepts 4″-6″, Dodge Ram 1500 (2002-2008) accepts 3.5″-4.5″ — except 2006-2008 Extended and Crew Cab trucks, which are limited to 1.5″-3.5″. Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), all trims, accept 2″-3.5″. Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2002) accepts 2″-3.5″, while Dodge Ram 3500 (2003-2010) and Ram 3500 (2011-2013) are limited to 1.5″-3.5″. Confirm your exact make, year, model, cab configuration, and rear lift height 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: 4″-6″ on Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-2001); 3.5″-4.5″ on Dodge Ram 1500 (2002-2008), except 1.5″-3.5″ on 2006-2008 Extended/Crew Cab; 2″-3.5″ on Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), all trims; 2″-3.5″ on Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2002); 1.5″-3.5″ 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 | 985-24-022 |
| Series | Performance |
| Position | Rear |
| Travel | 12.12″ |
| Rear Lift Height | Dodge Ram 1500: 4″-6″ (94-01) or 3.5″-4.5″ (02-08, 1.5″-3.5″ on 06-08 Ext/Crew Cab); Dodge Ram/Ram 2500: 2″-3.5″ (94-13, Dodge through 2010, Ram 2011-2013); Dodge Ram/Ram 3500: 2″-3.5″ (94-02) or 1.5″-3.5″ (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 | 29.52″ |
| Compressed Length | 17.4″ |
| 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), and Dodge Ram/Ram 2500 and 3500 (1994-2013) trucks, with rear lift height ranging from 1.5″ up to 6″ depending on exact model, year, and cab configuration. This is the mid-lift-height rear shock in FOX®’s three-part lineup for this platform — FOX® 980-24-945 covers a lower rear lift and FOX® 985-24-026 covers a higher rear lift for the same trucks. The make also changes from Dodge Ram to Ram partway through the 2500/3500 range (2011). Verify your specific make, model, year, cab style, and target lift height against the fitment notes above before ordering.