FOX 985-24-080 Front IFP Shock for 83-95 Defender/94-98 Disco I 4WD Lifted

Vehicle Fitment

• 1983-1995 Land Rover Defender (4WD, front, 1.5-3.5in lift)
• 1994-1998 Land Rover Discovery I (4WD, front, 1.5-3.5in lift)
• Platform note: Discovery Series I only; later Discovery platforms were not confirmed for this part number.
• Fitment confirmed through 1998 for Discovery I and through 1995 for Defender. No 2025 vehicle coverage applies to this legacy fitment.

Features

• FOX 2.0 Performance Series smooth body IFP front shock
• Internal Floating Piston separates shock oil from high-pressure nitrogen
• Vehicle-specific tuning for lifted Defender and Discovery I applications
• 2.0in impact-extruded 6061-T6 aluminum body helps dissipate heat faster than steel
• Clear-anodized body helps resist corrosion
• Race-developed high-flow piston design
• Application-specific valving for improved ride control on road and trail
• Smooth body monotube construction for consistent damping performance
• Direct-fit front shock configuration for compatible lifted 4WD applications
• Designed for stock-mount suspension systems with moderate lift

Specifications

• Position: Front
• Shock type: 2.0 Performance Series smooth body IFP shock
• Body diameter: 2.0in
• Drive type: 4WD
• Front lift compatibility: 1.5-3.5in
• Travel: 9.59in
• Shaft diameter: 5/8in
• Body material: Clear-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum
• Valving: Application-specific
• Quantity: 1x shock sold individually

Included Components

• 1x Front IFP shock
• 1x Mounting hardware set

Product Description

The FOX 985-24-080 is a 2.0 Performance Series smooth body IFP front shock for lifted Land Rover Defender and Discovery I applications. It is intended for owners who want better damping control, improved heat management, and more consistent ride quality than standard replacement shocks can provide on road, trail, and expedition use. The internal floating piston separates the shock oil from the nitrogen charge to help maintain more stable damping performance during repeated suspension movement.

Verified FOX catalog data and the FOX installation guide support front fitment for 1983-1995 Land Rover Defender and 1994-1998 Land Rover Discovery I with 1.5 to 3.5 inches of front lift. The stated lift amount applies to the front only; rear lift is not provided by this part number. Confirmed specs include 9.59 inches of travel, a 2.0-inch aluminum body, and a 5/8-inch shaft. This part is sold individually, so 2x shocks are typically required for a complete front axle installation.

This listing is intentionally limited to Defender and Discovery I applications that were cross-validated across FOX's current catalog and FOX's installation documentation. Later Discovery generations were not consistently confirmed for this exact part number, so they are excluded.