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🧾 Overview
The FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Rear Shock Pair (AX096) is engineered for 2005–2026 Ford Super Duty F250 and F350 trucks running stock rear height up to a 1.5" rear block or airbag combination. Designed as a direct bolt-on upgrade, these shocks improve stability, towing control, and off-road capability without sacrificing daily drivability.
Built with a 2.5" Type III hard-anodized aluminum body and remote reservoir featuring Dual Speed Compression (DSC) adjustment, these shocks provide precise damping control across varying terrain. Whether you're hauling heavy loads or navigating rough backcountry roads, the Performance Elite Series delivers consistent performance and improved bottom-out resistance.
✔ Designed for 0"–1.5" rear lift
✔ Dual Speed Compression (DSC) adjuster
✔ Remote reservoir for improved cooling
✔ Sold as a pair
🛠 Installation
- Direct bolt-on replacement for factory rear shocks.
- No cutting or fabrication required.
- Basic hand tools required.
📌 Specs
- Key Features & Benefits
- 2.5" Impact-Extruded 6061-T6 Aluminum Body
- Type III Hard Anodized Finish
- Dual Speed Compression (DSC) Adjuster
- 7/8" Hard Chrome-Plated Shaft
- Internal Floating Piston (IFP)
- Remote Reservoir for Increased Oil Capacity
- High-Flow Piston for Improved Bottom-Out Resistance
- Redundant Sealing Pack System
- 📘 Specifications
- Collapsed Length: 18.35"
- Extended Length: 29.83"
- Shock Body Diameter: 2.5"
- Shaft Diameter: 7/8"
- Reservoir: Remote with DSC Adjuster
- Application: Rear
- Sold As: Pair
- 📦 What’s Included (What’s in the Box)
- (2) FOX 2.5 Performance Elite Rear Shocks – AX096
- FOX Part Number: 883-26-096
- 🛡 Warranty
- Covered under The Axiom No-Nonsense Lifetime Warranty.
- Warrantied for life to the original purchaser against manufacturer defects, premature wear, or breakage.
- Push it to the limit—we don’t care. If the part lets you down, it will be made right.
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- 2005–2026 Ford F250 Super Duty
- 2005–2026 Ford F350 Super Duty
- ⚠️ Fitment Notes
- Rear shock application
- Fits stock height up to 1.5" rear block or rear airbag setup
- Compatible with factory suspension and most leveling kits
- Designed for Single Rear Wheel (SRW) models unless otherwise verified