Description
The FOX® 985-24-026 is a 2.0 Performance Series rear smooth-body shock with external reservoir, built for Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2010) and Ram 3500 (2011-2013), and Dodge Ram 1500 (2002-2008) trucks, sold individually.
IMPORTANT: This is the highest rear lift-height option in FOX®’s three-part rear shock lineup for this platform. FOX® 980-24-945 covers a lower rear lift and FOX® 985-24-022 covers a mid-range rear lift for the same trucks. 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 (2002-2008, no Ram-branded 1500). Coverage and lift height also vary 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 4″-6″ rear lift. Dodge Ram 1500 coverage runs 2002-2008 only (not the full 1994-2013 span) at a 5″-6″ rear lift, except 2006-2008 Extended Cab and Crew Cab Pickup trucks, which are limited to a 4″-6″ rear lift. Confirm your exact make, year, model, and cab configuration before ordering.
This shock replaces the rear shock on Dodge Ram/Ram 2500 and 3500 (1994-2013) and Dodge Ram 1500 (2002-2008) trucks 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.
- Fits Dodge Ram 2500 (1994-2010) and Ram 2500 (2011-2013), and Dodge Ram 3500 (1994-2010) and Ram 3500 (2011-2013) at a flat 4″-6″ rear lift; fits Dodge Ram 1500 (2002-2008) at 5″-6″ rear lift, except 4″-6″ on 2006-2008 Extended Cab and Crew Cab Pickup
- 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 | 985-24-026 |
| Series | Performance |
| Position | Rear |
| Travel | 12.62″ |
| Rear Lift Height | Dodge Ram/Ram 2500 & 3500: 4″-6″ (1994-2013, Dodge through 2010, Ram 2011-2013); Dodge Ram 1500: 5″-6″ (2002-2008), or 4″-6″ on 2006-2008 Extended/Crew Cab |
| 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 | 31.52″ |
| Compressed Length | 18.9″ |
| 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/Ram 2500 and 3500 (1994-2013) at a flat 4″-6″ rear lift, and Dodge Ram 1500 (2002-2008) at a 5″-6″ rear lift (4″-6″ on Extended/Crew Cab 2006-2008 models). This is the highest of FOX®’s three rear lift-height options for this platform — FOX® 980-24-945 and 985-24-022 cover lower rear lift heights 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, and cab style against the fitment notes above before ordering.