Product Description
- Smoother Safer Towing: Air ride towing technology with a heavy duty built in air spring to cushion the ride & absorb the road shock. Add instant air ride to your pickup & trailer.
- Built in Air Ride System: Helps eliminate tugs, thumps, jerks & bumps felt when towing on rough roads or concrete highways. Built-in air ride system for a smoother towing experience. No more jarring every time you cross a section divider. Absorbs road shock, creates a smooth ride & naturally reduces the tendency to trailer sway. Dual rubber bump cushions also offer additional HD performance.
- 8 Adjustment Holes: 2″ of rise to 8-1/2″ of drop – Depends on mount chosen. Adjustment for combo-ball mount is 1/2″ to 4-1/2″ drop.
- 10+ Ball Mount Options: Huge selection of ball mount attachments available from combo ball, drop, raised, drawbar, clevis pin, clevis, sway bar tab options, pintle hook, pintle & ball attachments and more. Combo adjustable multi-ball mount has 2″ & 2 5/16″ hitch ball.
- 12,000 to 20,000 lbs GTW Capacity: Original 12,000 lbs towing capacity & 1,200 lbs tongue weight. HD: 20,000 lbs towing capacity and a 2,000 lbs tongue weight. (can vary by mount)
- Safety Red Powder Coat Finish: Impact Resistant Premium Powder-Coat Finish on Base Frame.
- Combo Ball Mount Tow Rating: 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
- Pintle Hook Rating: 10-Ton – 20,000 lbs. Pintle & Pintle with Ball Range: 2-1/2″ of Rise to 6-1/2″ Drop.
- Adjustable for Weight: Fine tune for your towing weight. Just add air for heavier loads.
- 2 Hole Receiver Shank: Available for 2″, 2 1/2″ & 3″ receiver hitch tubes with Two hitch pin holes for length adjustability.
- Great for Pickups: Fits Great for Full Size Pickup Trucks & Vans, Midsize Pickups & Select SUVS (with receiver under bumper). Popular installs include GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Dodge Ram, Ford Ranger, Maverick F150, F250, F350, F450, F550 Superduty, Toyota Tundra, Tacoma, Nissan Titan, Frontier, Honda Ridgeline & Hyundai Santa Cruz.
- Improves Safety: By giving you improved control of your tow vehicle and trailer. The air ride receiver hitch system allows for better control of your pickup and the trailer it is towing.
- Simple Pivot Design: uses a rocker arm pivot design which produces a down and back motion, much different than other air hitches on the market. Our design eliminates the need for slides, parallel linkages, rollers, shock absorbers, or multiple air ride systems common to other air hitches.
- Saves Money: By reducing trailer breakage on both the trailer and the trailer contents! The Shocker hitch absorbs the damaging forces experienced with a typical hard connection. This greatly reduces the chances of breaking welds and doing other long term damage to your equipment as well as the valuable cargo you have inside the truck and trailer.
- Adds Life To Your Vehicle: By reducing wear and tear on driveline and frame! Treat yourself, your equipment, and your passengers to a much smoother ride. You’ll never go back to the ‘old days’ of continual bumps, jerks, and vibrations.
- Complete Kit includes: Shocker air receiver hitch base frame assembly with built in air ride system & dual bump cushions, ball mount you choose and two d-handle mount attachment pins with clips.
- Air Bumper Mount Drop & Rise + Tow Rating Guide
– Combo Ball: 0″ Rise to 4.5″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
– Drop Ball: 4.5″ to 8.5″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
– Raised Ball: 2″ Rise to 2″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
– Pintle Hook: 2.5″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 10-Ton 20,000 lbs.
– Pintle & Ball: 2.5″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 8-Ton 16,000 lbs. (2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs).
– Drawbar: 0″ Rise to 4.5″ Drop | 20,000 lbs.
– Clevis Mount: 3.5″ Drop to 7.5″ Drop | 20,000 lbs.
– Sway Bar Mounts: Same Rating as Like Type Mount Listing Above. - Safety Notice: Towing capacity is limited by the lowest rated component. Bolt on 2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs GTW & 1,000 lbs TW / 2-5/16″ Ball is 20,000 lbs GTW & 2,000 lbs TW.
- NOTE: This product will NOT work with a weight-distribution hitch system, if you have a w-d hitch, check out our Shocker Hitch Air Equalizer for WD Hitches.
- What Size Receiver Hitch Do I Need? Not sure if you have a 2″, 2-1/2″ or 3″ receiver tube? Measure inside to inside. Check out our guide on How to measure receiver hitch tube size?
- How Much Drop or Rise Do I Need? Check out our video on how to know how much drop do I need?
Instant air ride for your pickup & trailer. Build your own Shocker Air Receiver Hitch and choose what adjustable drop ball mount best suits your needs. Add Air ride to your bumper mount hitch and smooth out your towing. Pick your shocker air base frame receiver hitch with or without a ball mount. The built-in airbag absorbs the road shock and cushions your ride and overall towing experience. Ultimately creating a smooth towing experience for your pickup, trailer, and contents. The Shocker Air Hitch base frame includes everything except the ball mount attachment. Many different Ball mount attachments are available including combo ball, drop mount, raised, sway bar mount tab options, clevis pin, cushioned drawbar, pintle hook and pintle and ball. Choose 12K or 20K. Standard 12k air receiver hitch has a 12,000 lbs tow rating capacity and a 1,200 lbs tongue weight, whereas the 20k heavy-duty air receiver hitch has a 20,000 lbs tow rating and 2,000 lbs. tongue weight. Shocker air ride suspension hitch provides the ultimate smooth ride. This shock-absorbing hitch with an Air ride system is the best cushioning device on the planet. The Shocker Air is a miniature air suspension unit mounted between your truck and trailer. Effectively absorbs the jerking, tugging and damaging forces experienced with a typical hard connection when towing trailers by filtering bangs & bumps through the air ride system, the dual bump cushions offer additional performance on dirt or gravel roads and concrete highways. There is no reason to beat yourself or your equipment up with a hard connection between your trailer and your receiver hitch. This Shocker mounts by sliding into a standard receiver tube. Fits Pickup Trucks, Vans, and Select SUV’s with the receiver hitch tube mounted underneath the bumper. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND.
The air ride system sits under the receiver tube allowing a short distance of 10 inches between the mounting pin and ball center. You will find there are many advantages of the Air Shocker is your ability to adjust air pressure for the best ride and load control. The Shocker Air is a miniature air suspension unit mounted between your truck and trailer. This Shocker mounts by sliding into a standard receiver tube. Fits Pickup Trucks, Vans, and Select SUV’s with the receiver hitch tube mounted underneath the bumper. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND.
Choose from the Original Shocker Air and the Shocker HD. Original Shocker Air is rated at 12,000 lbs towing capacity and 1,200 lbs tongue weight. The Shocker HD has 20,000 lbs towing capacity and 2,000 lbs on tongue weight.
California Residents: Prop 65 Warning
This hitch is great the heavier the trailer the more you can tell it is removing the ruff tugging and bouncing.
Great hitch, first time towig and had no problems at all with swaying our having a bumpy experience
Amazing! Just as advertised and worth every cent.
Works great and it is a quality product worth its cost!
Made a big difference in truck ride and in the trailer. Went on some rough roads in California, didn’t break anything. Just need 4″ more for my tail gate to clear the trailer tongue jack.
I was quite apprehensive about spending that much money for a hitch but am glad I did.
I towed a 8000 lb cargo trailer for 1500 miles on our trip home from Tx, and honestly it was so smooth you forget your towing.
Cons: It’s heavy and a little cumbersome to install/remove.
Pros: It’s heavy duty and well built . Extremely effective at mitigating road shock being transmitted from trailer to pulling vehicle.
Works Great! I was looking for a way to pull my Aluma 8220H trailer without it beating me up when it’s empty. This hitch with 20 lbs of air has made this trailer tolerable to pull empty.
Absolutely incredible hitch!! Never thought towing could be so smooth!
I ordered this hitch a while ago. I was hesitant on the price but end the end I took the plunge. This turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. If I could give this hitch 50 stars I would. Here is my story. I am a mobile technician. I have a Ram 2500 diesel and pull a 8.5′ x 30′ trailer every day, 6 days a week. Over the scales I am 23,000 pounds. This trailer never comes unhooked from my truck – EVER. I drive about 150-300 miles a day. On a Tuesday Morning as I was headed to work down the interstate I heard a “tink, tink tink” sound. I thought nothing of it. Figured I picked up something on the road and spat it out. Went all day and went home with no issues. Wednesday to work and back as normal. Thursday and Friday same thing. That Saturday I was heading to Ohio for family so backed up the trailer in its very occasional home and unhooked. I went to remove the hitch from my truck and that’s when I saw it. My hitch pin was GONE! For 4 days I pulled that trailer with no hitch pin and all that kept that massive trailer on my truck was the pressure from the airbag. For FOUR DAYS, almost 750 miles. Yes I had my chains on, but let’s be honest, 8.5 x 30′ trailer that weighs 15,000 pounds comes loose, It is going to take my truck wherever it wants to and there would be nothing I could do about it but hang on for the ride. Even with the break-away brake it would have gone quite a distance. I would just like to say in all seriousness that this hitch saved mine and who knows how many other lives. I will never buy any other hitch than a SHOCKER HITCH. Yes I upgraded to a beefier locking hitch pin, and check it daily. Thank you SHOCKER HITCH for designing the best hitch the U.S. has ever seen. This thing goes above and beyond and is un-doubtfully the BEST. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
This hitch is really great! I tow a 5,000# boat and 9,000# RV trailer and it 100% makes the pull so much smoother. Road expansion joints, potholes so much smoother. On the other end braking feels straight and no banging. Very happy with this purchase and thoroughly recommend!
I work out of a cargo trailer, and pull one most every day of the week. Shocker hitch dampens the jerking (chucking) back and forth a lot. It is easier on the truck, and trailer having the air bag in between the two. The shocker hitch I just purchased is my second one. The first one was still good. I planned on moving it to the 2022 truck. Problem is; It was seized in the receiver of the 2016 truck. So I just bought a new one. It works very well. Buy one, you will be happy.
Perfect hitch for multiple trailers with my fiberglass boat to the large 18 ft loaded enclosed trailer! You can actually notice the difference running these hitches vs straight switches. Awesome product, excellent customer service helped me pick the right hitch for me and very fast delivery! Very happy customer here!
Just awesome
Great product. A wonderful improvement in ride quality. I should have bought it sooner!
Well.made product. Haven’t tri3d with a heavy load yet. Have towed a 26 ft bay boat. Was hoping it would take more of the vounce out over these bumpy roads. And it may o55 to new orleans is a wavey road . And the truck bounces and the boat bounces. I’m sure it absorbing some of it but was hoping for more but may be due to the weight and motor being on the back of the trailer causing the whip.
Lobe the product and design. Again very well made.
Works great
I purchased the shocker hitch with the drop and man I cannot sign their praises enough. I towed a 8,000lb travel trailer shortly and it was absolutely a night and day difference vs a regular hitch. It was easy to adjust the psi and my 3/4 ton has never rode better hauling a trailer. I really am floored that more people who haul regularly have never seen or used one.
Hello, I purchased my Shocker Air Hich and anti sway bars about 2 weeks ago for a 1500 mile trip I would be making from Florida to Wisconsin. I was planning to bringing my 12 year old son on the trip and was looking to plan for a safe and successful trip. But I had a big concern about the sway and tongue weight on my lifted F150. I would be hauling an 18′ enclosed trailer carrying a car and tools. I spoke to a rep at SAH and she assured me my concern would be addressed with the Shocker Air Hitch and anti sway bars. So with only a few days before I was scheduled to leave I ordered a them up and she had it shipped over right away. Immediately after Installation I attached the trailer for a test drive I felt much more at ease. I made the trip in 2 days, and definitely put the SAH system through a more than “thorough test.” With Kentucky being the biggest I must say they have the biggest potholes I have ever encountered. But not once did I ever feel out of control. If you want to save the life of your truck and hitch get yourself a Shocker Air Hitch.
Thank you SAH for a great product.
Ryan Barreras
Excellent, well-built product! Definitely less abuse on the trailer, truck, drivetrain, and our bodies! Helps a lot on our nasty WI winter roads! It’s a very good investment.
So for good as advertised. Only pulled my bass boat once and noticed the difference. Couldn’t feel the boat behind me. The only problem I noticed on my Toyota Tundra is with a load in the bed it caused a sagging in the rear of the truck. Considering air bags.
The shocker hitch works great, I just towed my trailer 1800 miles no problems, hardly knew the trailer was there.
The build quality on Shocker products is amazing. They look really nice and work great. I can tell the difference going over bumps with this hitch compared to my previous solid hitches.
I have had the shocker hitch hd for 6 or 7 years I drive entertainment busses hauling musicians around the country and canada I’ve pull trailers almost everyday of the year through some of the harshest environments at speeds of 65 to 75 for 8 to 10 hrs a day and I will not pull a trailer without my shocker hitch for my prevost bus! Great product the owners son built me one just for my prevost at their facility one morning my hitch was rated at 1600lb tongue weight and 16000lbs trailer weight. I use this in commercial applications you can not beat this hitch.
I have been using my shocker hitch since 2005 to tow our track cars, and multi trailers from a 16′ Featherlite to a 24′ Wellscargo.
I’ve been very happy with the product.
The shocker hitch is amazing. Use it for long haul deliveries on 3/4 ton WT with 14,000# flatbed deck-over material handler. Material stays much more secure during transport and ride is much much smoother. I could only think this saves the powertrain on the truck minimizing the jolting of an empty trailer, didn’t see any data in regards to this but could only help for sure. My only complaint is the safety chain bracket on the receiver of truck front leg is long, the hitch rides on the edge of this even with the spacer inserted; it’s not quite right but was desperate for results so I use it as is. I also purchased the trailer shocker too, the combination of the 2 makes a world of difference! I reside in Illinois and make many trips through Iowa and Indiana, 3 of the worst states for road conditions, I had to do something and this works Awesome!
Amazing product… changes how I feel about towing… and improves the miserable conditions on interstate highways
I just did my first trip with my Shocker hitch. I was pulling a 14’ 3000 lb steel dump trailer. Of my large trailer s .. (27’ covered 2600 lb and 2800 lb 28’ flatbed, the dump is the worst in terms of jerking my vehicle around. The ride was generally smooth. The bouncing over bad roads was very manageable compared to without it. My back wasn’t sore after a 2 hr ride either which told me ALL I needed to know! IMPRESSIVE Thank you Shocker!!
Pros: For what the hitch is designed for, it does a very good job at smoothing the ride.
It takes the harsh knocks from the trailer out. ( That is why I purchased it and it does that well.)
It is very well constructed.
Cons: It is cumbersome to install into the hitch with one person. I have to push down on the air bladder while sliding in the receiver. (I’m sure it will get easier with use.)
It would be great if the hitch came with lockable pins, as it is too expensive to leave exposed to admirers without being secured. I have a lock in the receiver, but the ball also needs to be locked or the hitch needs to be removed when not using.
A portable air compressor is needed, as every load needs a little different inflation.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this product.
Easy to use. Gives the vehicle an excellent ride, especially on bumpy roads.
The absolute best thing since sliced bread! We haul a 24 ft Deck over bumper pull and this hitch makes it seem like the trailer is not even there.
Amazing product, works better than expected. I bought the one for a 2.5″ receiver and paired it with a receiver anti-rattle clamp so it can’t bounce around in the receiver which makes for a very quiet, smooth ride. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because I would really like to see this work with at least one brand of towing mud flaps or make your own. I mainly pull large boats or really nice enclosed trailers that I don’t want chipped up. I ended up buying Rockstar full width mud flaps and made my own mounting brackets so it would clear the hitch. All in all, best hitch on the market.
I purchased the Shocker Air Receiver Hitch (2.5″ receiver / 16,000 lb. / 4 to 7.5″ drop with 2 5/16″ ball / Sway control) to use with my new race car trailer. We picked up the trailer in Wynnewood, OK and towed it back to Chattanooga, TN (868 miles one way). The highway (I-40) between OK and TN are as you can imagine in horrendous shape for long stretches. I’ve towed trailers all over and can tell you without hesitation I SHOULD HAVE PURCHASED THIS HITCH YEARS AGO. The difference it makes in ride comfort and reduced wear and tear on by truck cannot be overstated. I’ve tried other “high-end” hitches before and none come close. I you don’t have one of these you’re missing out and causing undue wear and tear on your drive train.
Highly recommended.
Brian
Chattanooga, TN
I was debating on whether to go with the Shocker Hitch or the Gen-Y Torision Flex hitch. I’m so glad I chose the Shocker because you’re able to adjust the air pressure according to the tongue weight to gain the maximum results. In my case, the tongue weight varies all the time; some days it’ll be 700 pounds, on other days it’ll be closer to 1,600 pounds (I have a Weigh Safe hitch that I utilize to dial in the tongue weight). Most people would assume the Shocker will only work well with a decent amount of tongue weight on it; I can attest to the fact that it works really well even when the trailer is empty.
I pull an open deck car hauler quite frequently and it has a tendency to really give everything a good shake when it’s empty. While driving over bumps and bad roads, I could clearly see the trailer going up and down (in the Duramax tow mirrors) on it’s own because of the Shocker; I didn’t feel the bucking and jarring of the trailer. I live out in California and we’ve got some serious road “transitions” to counteract the negative effects of earthquakes. Before I had this hitch, the truck would go over that “transition”, then afterwards there would be this jarring effect once the trailer would cross over. Now, the trailer just glides over as if ain’t back there.
I recently did a roundtrip from California to Texas and back, and all I can say is the ride was smooth both loaded and empty (I adjusted the air pressure as needed); trailer was nonexistent. I really should invest in some suspension upgrades for the truck though because the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks are no joke when it comes to having stiff suspensions which you can get tired/annoyed of fairly quick.
On a side note, I rode in a 1/2 ton after the longest time and I was so jealous of the ride. Mind you, this 1/2 ton was stock and rode super smooth. I would assume the ride of a 1/2 ton towing with a Shocker Hitch would be serene.
In short, it feels as though the trailer isn’t there. Since the Shocker “absorbs” the trailer, I just feel the truck; if I were to do some suspension upgrades on the truck (for example, better shocks), that 3/4 ton ride would feel even better.
All in all, I would highly recommend investing in the Shocker Air Receiver Hitch. If you’ve got a heavy duty truck, I’d go with the 16K rated version because you never know when you might need that extra capacity.
If you’re concerned about the 16K version being overkill and not having the same effect on a lighter trailer, rest assured because both the 12K and 16K hitches provide the same amount of “cushion”; the 16K version is able to handle/support more weight. This was confirmed by the representatives over at Shocker Hitch who are second to none when it comes to customer service.
For me, the extra cost to purchase the 16K version was completely worth it simply because I have enough leeway between various weights.
I bought this hitch because I hauled some hay in Colorado and the roads were so bad I thought I was going to bust my receiver and the tongue on my trailer. As soon as I got the hitch I loaded up my trailer with my tractor and drove down the roughest road I could find next to my house and the results were amazing. I had driven down this road before with the same load about 5 mph and the trailer was throwing the pickup all over, but that is not the case anymore. I drove down the road at 35 mph and I couldn’t tell the trailer was behind me. There is complete separation of shock from the pickup and trailer and it makes the ride almost unbelievably comfortable. I highly recommend the shocker hitch to anyone that pulls a trailer.
Recently purchased one of these for towing a two horse bumper pull with my Silverado 1500. I have PTSD from a severe car accident and previously had a lot of anxiety towing, exacerbated by the bumps and clunks that come with pulling a trailer. The hitch made my ride so much smoother and more comfortable, I was amazed by the difference. It eased a lot of the stress that I had about hitching up. I’m now EXCITED about hauling places!! Thank you so much for the FANTASTIC product!
Love the hitch. We pull everything from 16ft to 32ft tri-axle enclosed trailers. Huge difference in how it pulls and rides.
It’s a great addition lots smoother ride
What a welcomed relief for towing my equipment trailer empty especially. Having a tilt trailer to move my equipment from job to job, the axles need to be positioned forward of the tilt point on the deck and inevitably causes trailer slap when empty. This hitch takes all of that unnecessary bucking out of the ride with a simple air adjustment. Great product that will save your towing vehicle too!! Get one today, it’s well worth it.
Works great, as soon as it arrived we left with our boat, Atlanta to Daytona and back 1000 miles of Flawless towing , Very Smooth as Expected. Thanks Team Shocker!
We make the trip to Florida over 40 times a year .
A lot of people ask about the Shocker at the ramp .
Please send a pair of stickers for my truck and boat.
All the best
Daniel Ferguson
This is a fantastic hitch. I have use this for pulling both large and smaller trailers, It works fantastic. I would highly recommend the use of this hitch if you pull trailers
Excellent product very well built after installing I hooked up my camper and tried it out a big difference with the bumps and the ride was much better. I’m happy and would recommend it .
Best hitch I’ve ever had. Take the trailer surge away. Money well spent.
I haven’t gotten it out of the box yet, but I know that it will be everything that I have hoped for. Will send an e-mail after having used it once or twice. Really looking forward to less bouncy-bouncy.
Amazing product. Took out all of the bumps and jerking that I feel while towing my rough North Dakota roads.
The ShockerHitch was recommended by a friend. The camper dealer I bought my RV from had never heard of it, but when they saw it and they were very impressed. My first trip included travelling over a winding mountain pass. The hitch made the trip very smooth and easy. Instead of jarring over bumps it was a smooth nudging sensation. Glad I bought it. Heading out for a long trip soon, will report back if any updates on performance.
The best hitch I have ever used. For years I has the B&W turn over receiver hitch, and sorry I did not covert sooner to the Shocker Hitch.
Our towing vehicle is a 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 (Diesel) and our camper is a 25′ travel trailer with a dry weight of about 4200lbs. I did notice a significant improvement but it did not completely eliminate the jerkiness of the ride even with multiple adjustments. I wish there was a ‘scale’ or a way to way to determine the amount of compression. Also, it seems like the metal retaining the bumper material is very close and could be limiting the amount of absorption. Some design modifications would really help make this a perfect towing hitch.
I’ve only had my Shocker Air Receiver Hitch (2″/12,000lb) for about 2 weeks now, but it is amazing! This is the nicest hitch I’ve owned in my 42 years! I towed a 9,000 lb cargo trailer 1,089 miles with this on my 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali, and the ride was smooth and quiet the whole way. Years ago when I towed a trailer cross country with a standard drop hitch, the ride was rough and sketchy the whole way. Thank you, Shocker Hitch, for helping to make my trip a comfortable and smooth one.
GAME CHANGER – no more tugging and no more pushing. I absolutely love my new hitch. When I look in my rearview mirror, my boat T-top is no longer moving and shaking. The difference that I see with save TONS of wear and tear on my boat, trailer and my NECK.
This is the second shocker hitch I have purchased and the second one is even better than the first. Chrome plating of pins and the combo hitch are a welcome to avoid rust. Once you pull a trailer with this hitch you will never go back to the old system
So far so good. I have it on my 2020 F350 DRW. Matched up perfectly with the stock 2 1/2 receiver hitch. Pulled a 16foot trailer with a car on it. SMOOTH!
We recently purchased our second Shocker a hitch. We first purchased in 2014, this hitch has been nothing short of exceptional. Our recent and second purchase was due to an upgrading a trailer size and heavy capacity. Very pleased with the quality of both units and well worth the cost for the improved ride and reduced wear on our truck. CS has been more than helpful in both purchases and lightning quick shipping.
My camper has never towed so nicely. Huge improvement with this bumper air hitch. You can’t feel the camper and our stuff inside isn’t all over the floor anymore. Very smooth.
Excellent quality hitch wish I had one years ago. Will continue to have my business. If you want something that is built to last this is the product for you.
So glad we got this air ball mount for our 2020 silverado. It pulls our race trailer so so nice. Wish I would have found this years ago. Way easier on my back. Especially when travelling a long distance.
I’ve purchased two hitches from Shockerhitch, the Shocker Air Receiver hitch with a 2-1/2″ receiver and it was the BEST thing I ever did for pulling a trailer [pull behind travel trailer]. You notice the difference right away and immediately realize that it was money very well spent. For another truck, an occasional puller [so I pull the hitch out when not using], I purchased a Shocker XR drop ball mount hitch. Both are solidly built, both have excellent craftsmanship.