Fox Factory Built a Lowered Ram 1500 With 650 HP

With street trucks gaining popularity again, the DC650 has the Ford F-150 Lobo right in its sights.Justin BannerWriter

ManufacturerPhotographerOct 15, 2025

With a history of street trucks like the SRT-10, it’s a wonder Ram didn’t just build a true Ford F-150 Lobo competitor from the factory. Fortunately, the Fox Factory team, in collaboration with Direct Connection, decided to make a hotter Ram 1500 of its own called the DC650. This pickup is more than just a body kit and stripes; some real performance has been added. But it does come at quite the cost.

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To make the DC650 something beyond just a kitted-out truck with a stock engine, the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 gets topped off with a 3.0-liter Whipple twin-screw supercharger that works in conjunction with the mild-hybrid E-Torque system. Power comes to 650 hp. There’s an eight-speed automatic transmission and an integrated water-cooled intercooler. While rear-wheel drive is standard, four-wheel-drive is optional for even more capability. Giving it the sound appropriate for this increased power is a 3-inch cat-back exhaust system that splits into 2.5-inch twin pipes with a pair of black 4-inch round stainless-steel tips.

Of course, Fox Factory is a well-respected suspension builder and the DC650 Ram’s setup is no exception. The truck uses Ridetech control arms that eliminate wheel hop on hard acceleration for the rear and improve steering response and cornering stability for the front. Coilover dampers drop the 1500 by 2 inches in front and 4 inches in the rear but are specifically tuned from the factory for a balanced ride. These are customizable so the driver can choose between better cornering performance or comfort. A set of 22-inch split Y-spoke wheels replace the standard Ram 1500 aluminum ones and are wrapped in 305/40R22 Toyo Proxes ST III all-season sport truck tires.

To give the DC650 Ram some proper street truck looks, there are aerodynamic additions like a front splitter with end plates, improved grille vents, and a custom sport hood with extractors and a “power bump” that features gold accents and “Supercharged” badging. You’ll also notice the two tow hooks are powder-coated in gold to match the gold stripe that flows along side the body and into a matte black “650 Hemi” bedside graphic.

Out back, there’s a tailgate-mounted spoiler and “Direct Connection” badge, signifying this is no ordinary Ram 1500 pickup. The body can come in one of six colors like Bright White, Silver Zynith, Diamond Black, Granite Crystal, Forged Blue, and Hydro Blue.

Inside, the gold and black color scheme continues with the optional black leather seats embroidered with “Direct Connection” gold contrast stitching. The center console features a unique serialized badge, while all-weather floor mats protect the interior from the dirty bits of grime you might happen to track in.

But as we mentioned, the DC650 Ram 1500 will come at a steep cost. The base price of the RWD with cloth seating is $89,995, while 4WD rings up an additional $3,350. To get the custom leather seats, that is another $1,085. The tri-fold tonneau cover adds $695 and brings the fully loaded cost to $95,125.

The 2026 Ford F-150 Lobo, by comparison, starts at $60,395, but it’s also limited to the 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 producing 400 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. While you’ll certainly pay less money for the Ford, the Ram DC650 makes a bunch more power and probably sounds meaner thanks to its Whipple Supercharger. Isn’t alone that worth the price of admission?