FOX Race 3.5 x 16 External Bypass (5 Tube, 3/4") Piggyback Shocks (Pair) - 981-35-402-R & 981-35-402-L

• 1 FOX 3.5 x 16 external bypass piggyback shock, right hand (981-35-402-R)
• 1 FOX 3.5 x 16 external bypass piggyback shock, left hand (981-35-402-L)

Sold as a pair.

A conventional shock damps by shaft speed alone. It cannot tell whether the wheel is sitting at ride height or about to run out of travel. A bypass shock adds position sensitivity. Tubes on the outside of the body let oil flow around the piston over set parts of the stroke, so the shock can stay soft through the middle of the travel and build force as it approaches bottom-out or top-out.

The bypass is adjusted with FOX Gen 3 external bypass clickers, so the zones of the stroke can be tuned for vehicle weight, terrain and speed. The piggyback reservoir adds oil volume and keeps the gas charge separated from the working oil, which helps the shock hold its damping as it heats up.

• Cerakote protective ceramic coating over a zinc plated basecoat, in FOX Grey
• 17-4 H900 hard chrome plated stainless steel shaft
• Black anodized CNC machined aluminum components
• JM92 MIL-SPEC oil developed for off-road racing
• Owner serviceable and rebuildable

• Series: FOX Factory Race
• Type: External bypass, 5 tubes
• Adjuster type: External bypass clicker, Gen 3
• Body diameter: 3.5 in
• Body material: Steel
• Body finish: FOX Grey Cerakote
• Shaft size: 1 in
• Travel: 16.00 in
• Extended length: 42.47 in
• Compressed length: 26.47 in
• Reservoir type: Piggyback
• Reservoir dimensions: 3.00 x 16.00
• Top mount: Eyelet
• Bottom mount: Eyelet
• Eyelet length: 2.05 in
• Mounting: 5/8 x 1-1/2

This is a 3.5 x 16 race shock with eyelet mounts top and bottom, not a direct replacement for a specific factory shock. Check the extended length, compressed length and mounting dimensions in the Specifications panel against your chassis before ordering. If you are not sure it suits your build, call us at (480) 718-9800.

Is this one shock or two?

Two. The shocks are sold as a pair, one right hand (981-35-402-R) and one left hand (981-35-402-L).

How much travel do they have?

16.00 inches, from 26.47 in compressed to 42.47 in extended.

How many bypass tubes are there?

Five. FOX lists it as a 5 tube, 3/4" bypass, adjusted with FOX Gen 3 external bypass clickers.

How are they mounted?

Eyelet at the top and the bottom. Mounting is listed as 5/8 x 1-1/2, with a 2.05 in eyelet length.

Can they be rebuilt?

Yes. FOX lists these shocks as owner serviceable and rebuildable.