Fox Racing Shocks 981-35-401-L Factory Race External Bypass Piggyback Shock - 3.5x14 5-Tube 3/4 Left

The Fox Racing Shocks 981-35-401-L is a Factory Race Series 3.5" external bypass piggyback reservoir shock featuring 14 inches of travel and a 5-tube, 3/4" bypass configuration. Designed for serious off-road racing and high-performance builds, this left-hand shock delivers the same position-sensitive damping technology proven in Trophy Truck competition.

Key Features:

• 3.5" Impact Extruded, CNC Machined 6061-T6 Hard-Anodized Aluminum Body — lightweight and highly corrosion-resistant for long-term durability
• Dual Coated Steel Body Finish — proprietary FOX Grey Cerakote® ceramic coating over a zinc plated basecoat for superior corrosion resistance
• All-New Gen 3 Clicker Adjuster — 3/4" bypass tube adjuster delivers 25% increased adjustment range over previous generation with fewer parts for improved serviceability
• Dual Speed Compression (DSC) Adjusters — tool-free high and low-speed compression adjustment for customizable damping tuned to terrain and speed
• 17-4 H900 Stainless Steel Piston Rod — twice the strength of standard 1040–1060 high carbon steel rods, significantly reducing the risk of damage from rock chips and impacts
• PTFE-Lined Heat-Treated Alloy Steel Spherical Bearings — quiet, smooth shock movement across all operating conditions
• Rotating Body Cap Design — allows easy repositioning of bypass tubes and the piggyback reservoir to clear obstacles during installation
• Viton Seals Standard — premium low-friction, low-wear, high-temperature sealing for extended service life in the harshest off-road conditions
• Externally Adjustable & Position Sensitive — compression and rebound adjustability with compression and rebound bypass adjusters plus a free bleed adjuster
• Rebuildable & Fully Serviceable — custom valving options available to match specific build requirements
• Sold Individually — this listing is for the left-hand shock only

With over 30 years of race-winning heritage, Fox Factory Race external bypass shocks deliver the performance and reliability demanded by off-road racers worldwide. The 5-tube bypass architecture provides finely tuned position-sensitive damping — soft and compliant over normal terrain, with progressive force buildup to prevent harsh bottom-outs and top-outs under extreme loads.