Description
Part number 985-26-051 is a FOX® 2.0 Performance Series smooth body shock with 8.12in of travel, eyelet mounts on both ends, and a clamp-mounted external reservoir with a manual compression damping (CD) adjuster, built for universal off-road and suspension applications.
IMPORTANT: This shock has eyelet mounts on both ends and an integrated CD adjuster. FOX® offers this same reservoir shock design across multiple travel lengths under different part numbers, each with its own extended and compressed length. FOX® does not publish vehicle-specific fitment for this universal shock, so confirm the 8.12in travel and the 22.02in extended / 13.9in compressed lengths against your application’s mounting points before ordering – this is the shortest-travel version in this batch and will not interchange with longer-travel versions in the same product line.
This FOX® 2.0 Performance Series shock uses an impact-extruded, clear-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum body that dissipates heat faster than a conventional steel-body shock, delivering consistent damping performance under sustained off-road use.
The clamp-mounted external reservoir increases available oil and nitrogen capacity beyond what a standard monotube shock can hold, improving heat management and damping consistency over rough, repetitive terrain. The reservoir clamp and other components are CNC-machined from black-anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum. A race-developed high-flow piston is matched with application-specific valving to deliver a controlled, predictable ride.
The reservoir includes a manual compression damping (CD) adjuster, letting the installer fine-tune compression damping to match vehicle weight, tire size, and terrain without disassembling the shock.
The shaft is 5/8in hard chrome-plated, heat-treated alloy steel, and the shock uses a redundant sealing pack system consisting of a main seal, wiper seal, and scraper seal to keep contaminants out and oil in over extended service life. This shock is backed by the FOX® limited lifetime warranty.
- Universal-application FOX® 2.0 Performance Series smooth body shock, 8.12in travel, eyelet top mount and eyelet bottom mount
- Manual CD (compression damping) adjuster mounted on the external reservoir for on-vehicle tuning
- Impact-extruded, clear-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum body dissipates heat faster than steel-body shocks
- Clamp-mounted external reservoir increases oil and nitrogen capacity for improved heat management
- Race-developed high-flow piston with application-specific valving
- Redundant sealing pack system: main seal, wiper seal, and scraper seal
- Backed by the FOX® limited lifetime warranty
- Sold individually
| Part Number | 985-26-051 |
| Series | FOX® 2.0 Performance Series |
| Type | Smooth Body Shock with External Reservoir |
| Travel | 8.12in |
| Extended Length | 22.02in |
| Compressed Length | 13.9in |
| Body | 2.0in impact-extruded 6061-T6 aluminum, clear-anodized finish |
| Components | Black-anodized, CNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum |
| Shaft | 5/8in hard chrome-plated, heat-treated alloy steel |
| Piston | Race-developed high-flow piston design |
| Adjustability | Manual reservoir-mounted CD (compression damping) adjuster |
| Valving | Application-specific valving |
| Seals | Redundant sealing pack: main seal, wiper seal, scraper seal |
| Top Mount | Eyelet |
| Bottom Mount | Eyelet |
| What’s Included | Shock with pre-assembled external reservoir and billet reservoir clamp |
| Warranty | FOX® limited lifetime warranty |
This is a universal-application FOX® 2.0 Performance Series shock, not tied to a specific make or model – match it to your build by travel (8.12in) and the 22.02in extended / 13.9in compressed lengths, eyelet-to-eyelet mounting configuration. This is the shortest-travel eyelet-mount version in the FOX® 2.0 Performance Series reservoir line offered here; longer-travel versions (10.12in, 12.12in, 14.12in) are sold under separate part numbers and are not interchangeable with this length.