Overview
The Fox 985-26-021 is a front smooth body reservoir shock with a CD adjuster, for select years of the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500. It is an aluminum, gas charged direct replacement with a 10.6 inch stroke, for a 2.5 to 3.5 inch lift.
Fox markets its direct replacement shocks for applications from stock to lifted trucks, and says its engineers tested this model to maximize suspension travel on and off road. Owners looking for a front Ram shock should compare the position, lift range and length figures below against their truck before ordering.
Key features
- Front position shock for listed Dodge Ram trucks
- Smooth body reservoir design with CD adjuster
- Aluminum body
- Gas charged construction
- Direct fit bolt-on replacement
- Designed for a 2.5 to 3.5 inch lift range
- 10.6 inch stroke, 26.80 inch extended, 16.20 inch collapsed
Front shocks on Ram trucks
A front shock on a Dodge Ram controls wheel motion that comes through the steering and axle as the truck crosses uneven ground and braking loads shift. Shocks of this type often wear first at the seals and bushings, and worn units can make the front end feel floaty or cause uneven tire wear. Check the mounting bolts and bushings at each tire rotation, since loose hardware changes how the shock loads.
A lift changes the angle of the shock, so measure the installed height and confirm it fits the range before finishing the install. Front-end alignment should be checked after any lift or shock change, and steering clearance at full lock should be confirmed. Gas charged bodies are pressurized, so store the old shock with its body undamaged and keep heat away from the cylinder.
- Check mount bolts at each tire rotation
- Re-check alignment after install
- Confirm steering clearance at full lock
Specifications
| Brand | Fox Racing Shox |
|---|---|
| Part number | 985-26-021 |
| UPC | 700007190465 |
| Position | Front |
| Body style | Smooth body reservoir |
| Adjuster | CD adjuster |
| Body material | Aluminum |
| Charge | Gas charged |
| Extended length | 26.80 inch |
| Collapsed length | 16.20 inch |
| Stroke | 10.6 inch |
| Lift height | w/2.5 – 3.5 in. Lift |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer fitment list includes 1994–2001 and 2006–2008 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks, 1994–2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks, and 2011–2013 Ram 2500 and 2011–2012 Ram 3500 models, in the trims named in the list. Match your truck’s trim as well as its year.
Dodge Ram 1500 model years 2002–2005 and 2009–2010 are not on the list, and neither are 2014 and later Ram 2500 or 2013 and later Ram 3500 trucks. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
No drilling or welding is needed for this bolt-on replacement. The gas charged body is pressurized, so keep it upright and protect it from impacts during removal.
What’s included
Sold as one front shock with a CD adjuster.
Not included: Compare the box contents with your install plan before starting, including any brackets and bushings.
