Fox Racing Shocks 981-02-395 3.5 Series 14in External Bypass Piggyback Shock 2 Comp 2 Reb 1in Tube

The Fox Racing Shocks 981-02-395 is a 3.5 Series Factory Race External Bypass Piggyback shock absorber featuring 14 inches of travel, a 1-inch hard chrome shaft, and a 4-tube bypass configuration with 2 compression and 2 rebound adjusters. Designed for serious off-road racing and competition, this shock delivers position-sensitive, externally adjustable damping for maximum performance across all terrain types.

Fox's external bypass design routes oil through external tubes at specific points in the shock's travel, creating a progressive damping curve that absorbs small bumps with minimal resistance while providing firm, controlled damping at high velocities and large impacts. With 2 compression tubes and 2 rebound tubes, drivers can fine-tune the shock's behavior at precise points in the suspension travel without removing the shock from the vehicle.

Key Features:

• 14-inch stroke with 3.5-inch diameter body for maximum suspension travel
• 1-inch hard chrome plated 17-4 H900 stainless steel shaft — significantly stronger than standard carbon steel shafts
• 4-tube external bypass — 2 compression adjusters and 2 rebound adjusters for position-sensitive tuning
• Piggyback reservoir with rotating body cap design for easy installation and routing clearance
• Gen 3 clicker adjusters deliver 25% greater adjustment range versus previous generation with improved durability
• Black anodized adjuster housings with color-coded seals for compression, rebound, and gold valve identification
• Smooth-bore, clear-coated, zinc-plated honed seamless alloy body
• Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum components
• Redundant sealing pack: main seal, wiper seal, and scraper seal with high-temperature Viton seals
• Fox-formulated racing oil optimized for consistent performance across variable temperatures
• Teflon-lined, heat-treated alloy steel spherical bearings — 5/8-inch bolt x 1-1/2-inch wide mounting
• 100% rebuildable, serviceable, and revalvable for extended lifespan

Built to withstand the punishment of desert racing, rock crawling, and high-speed off-road competition, the Fox 3.5 Series External Bypass shock is trusted by professional racers at events like the Baja 1000, Mint 400, and Vegas to Reno. The piggyback reservoir design eliminates cavitation under hard compression, ensuring consistent damping performance lap after lap.