Install notes and evidence

Clayton source wording says: The Factory Race Series 3.0 Internal Bypass shock delivers race-dominating, position-sensitive damping technology and performance in a hassle-free bolt-on kit. Treat this as a suspension-system install. Verify lift height, shock choice, control-arm/track-bar contents, bump stops, driveshaft/exhaust/brake-line needs, alignment/caster, wheel and tire plan, and whether the Jeep is JL, JT, JK, TJ, LJ, XJ, or ZJ before checkout.

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Clayton Off Road

JT - Front - 3.5-4.5" FACTORY RACE SERIES 3.0 INTERNAL BYPASS RESERVOIR SHOCK (PAIR) - ADJUSTABLE (16.98/27.69) *** Excludes Mojave Model ***

Vendor fitment: 2020-2026 JT Gladiator. Suspension & lifts with 3.5 inch lift-height data from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.

The Factory Race Series 3.0 Internal Bypass shock delivers race-dominating, position-sensitive damping technology and performance in a hassle-free bolt-on kit. Patented, position-sensitive internal bypass technology contains regulated ports that allow fluid to bypass the piston as it moves through the initial travel, and then forces fluid through the piston at the extreme ranges of compression and rebound. This allows for a plush, predictable ride over normal off-road driving conditions with the ability to ramp up damping force to counteract harsh bottom-outs or top-outs that could buck you off the trail. These hard-anodized, aluminum-bodied shocks are engineered with precision-machined.

SKU

FOX-883-26-082

Price

$3,359.95

Role

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What lift height is this for?

Suspension lift height

This is a 2.5-3 inch lift-height family. Verify the exact engine, drive side, spring-capacity variant, and loaded vehicle weight before quoting because those choices can change final stance.

Sources

- Clayton Off Road product page: https://claytonoffroad.com/products/jl-front-3-5-4-5-factory-race-series-3-0-internal-bypass-reservoir-shock-pair-adjustable-16-98-27-7-copy

- Source text: Models: JT Gladiator; Years: 2020-2026; Lift height: 3.5 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06 The Factory Race Series 3.0 Internal Bypass shock delivers race-dominating, position-sensitive damping technology and performance in a hassle-free bolt-on kit.

Fitment and build notes

Vendor catalog record promoted for browsing. Final fitment, install dependencies, and shopper selection still require review before checkout.

For a lift, the last check is the complete Jeep setup: exact year/model/trim, doors, engine, lift variant, target tire size, wheel width and offset/backspacing, bump stops, flare/fender clearance, gearing, spare support, added bumper/cargo weight, and whether a shop is installing it.

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Fitment statusUseful for a shortlist, but exact vehicle setup, dependencies, or purchase path still need review.Needs vehicle setup check
Evidence levelNeeds source collection and claim-level review before it should be treated as recommendation-ready.Evidence review needed
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Fact summary

Models: JT Gladiator; Years: 2020-2026; Lift height: 3.5 inch; Source: scrape; Captured: 2026-05-06