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: Absorbs road shock, bumps, bangs, jerks, tugs and sways. Creates smooth ride & reduces tendency to trailer sway. Dual urethane bump cushions also offer additional HD performance.
7 Adjustment Holes: For ( 4-1/2″ to 6-1/2″ of drop). Choose 2″ or 2-5/16″ ball.
Adjustable for Weight: Fine tune for your towing weight. Just add air for heavier loads.
14,000 GTW Capacity: 14,000 lbs towing capacity & 1,400 lbs tongue weight. Need for capacity? Check out our HD series air hitches.
Safety Red Powder Coat Finish: Impact Resistant Premium Powder-Coat Finish on Base Frame.
2″ Hole Receiver Shank: Available for 2″ receiver hitch tubes with two hitch pin holes for length adjustability
10+ Ball Options (Sold Separately): Huge selection of ball mount adapters available from Pintle hooks, draw bars, clevis, drop ball mounts, raise ball mounts, sway bar tab options, and more.
Ideal for 2WD Pickups, Vans & SUVs: Ideal for 2 wheel drive pickup trucks, vans and select SUV’s (with receiver under bumper).
Kit includes complete Shocker air receiver hitch base frame assembly with built in air bag & dual bump cushions, drop ball mount with ball size selected and three d-handle ball mount hitch pins.
Safety Notice: Towing capacity is limited by lowest rated component. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND. 2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs GTW & 1,000 lbs TW / 2-5/16″ Ball is 20,000 lbs GTW & 2,000 lbs TW.
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 bags common to other air hitches.
Reduces Breakage & Save Fuel: The air ride design is easier on your equipment, and customers report fuel saving of 1 or more miles per gallon.
The Original Shocker air drop hitch adds instant air-ride towing to your pickup and trailer. The Shocker Air Receiver Hitch with adjustable drop ball mount comes with a 2″ or 2-5/16″ hitch ball with a 4-1/2″ to 7-1/2″ Drop: 14,000 lbs tow rating capacity and 1,400 lbs tongue weight. The built-in air ride cushions the hitch and absorbs the bumps, jerks, tugs, and road shock while you are towing. Shocker air with a drop hitch provides the ultimate smooth ride for taller pickups. 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. The Shocker air with drop ball mount is great for taller pickup trucks. This shock-absorbing hitch is a must have for smoother trailer towing.
The air spring sits under the receiver tube, allowing a short distance of 10 inches between the mounting pin and ball center. You will find the advantage of the Air Shocker is your ability to adjust air pressure for best ride and load control. Plus, the drop range is great for higher than stock pickup trucks. Fits Pickup Trucks, Vans, and select SUVs with the hitch under the bumper. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND.
Shock Dampening Action: Shocker air hitch effectively absorbs the jerking, tugging, and damaging forces experienced with a typical hard connection when towing trailers. There is no reason to beat yourself or your equipment up with a hard connection between your trailer and your receiver hitch.
Note: 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.
Air Bumper Hitch Mount Drop & Rise + Tow Rating Guide (8 Hole Frame) For Super Drop Air Hitch (12 Hole Frame: Add 4″ of Drop to Ranges Below)
– 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.
– Bolt on Pintle Hook: 2.5″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 10-Ton 20,000 lbs.
– Channel Style Pintle Hook: 3″ to 7″ Drop | 10-Ton 20,000 lbs.
– Bolt on Pintle & Ball: 2.5″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 8-Ton 16,000 lbs. (2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs). – Channel Style Pintle & Ball: 3″ to 7″ 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 lowest rated component.
View the installation and setup guides for our Shocker Air Ride Receiver Hitches. Including the Shocker 14K Air Receiver Hitch, Shocker 20K HD Air Receiver Hitch, Streamline Air Receiver Hitch, Super Drop Max Air Receiver Hitch, 8K Sport Air Receiver Hitch, and the Trail Force Air Receiver Hitch. They are easy to install and set up in minutes. The air bumper hitch comes complete with easy-to-understand instructions and everything you need. You can download the installation instructions or view the video below to learn how much PSI my Shocker Air Receiver Hitch needs.
Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Install Video
Note: Always use a good hitch ball rated for the recommended tow weight.
Safety Notice: Towing capacity is limited by the lowest rated component.
Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Installation Instructions
1. Compressing Air Spring (BEFORE INSTALLATION)
• Release Pressure: Use the provided cotter pin clip to push in on the valve core to release air pressure from the back.
• Compress: While releasing pressure, simultaneously push down on the air spring paddle or squeeze the plates together to exhaust the remaining air.
2. Installing the Shocker Hitch into the Receiver
• Mounting: Slide the hitch shank fully into the receiver tube of your tow vehicle.
• Align and Secure: Align the pin holes and insert the 5/8” hitch pin. Lock it in place with the cotter pin clip.
• Attachment: Install your chosen mount into the Shocker Hitch Frame.
• Secure: Use the hitch pins and cotter pin clips provided to lock the ball mount into place.
4. Setting Air Pressure
• Load the Trailer: Hook up your trailer and load it as you normally would for travel.
• To Set Air: Hook up trailer using a properly selected ball adaptor and height adjustment to level trailer when loaded. Next, inflate the air spring. As air pressure increases, the unit will rotate, lifting the hitch point. Install enough air until the top of the hitch frame touches the top (tailgate side) bump cushion, or for heavy loads, until it compresses the tailgate side bump cushion by approximately 1/8″.
The “Sweet Spot”
Stop adding air once the main frame lightly compresses the truck side bump cushion.
Proper Air Pressure Guide
Truck side bump cushion-green-not touching frame (Stop Adding Air)Truck side bump cushion-green-not touching frame (Add Air)
Spacer Block Guide
How do I know if I need a spacer block on my air receiver hitch? How do I know if I need a spacer block on my air receiver hitch? When your air receiver and trailer are hooked up, and the air receiver has the proper air pressure, the metal paddle above the air spring bag should be level with the air spring bag. If the paddle has more than a 10-degree angle when the air receiver hitch is aired up, a spacer block can be installed on top of the paddle to level the paddle and air spring bag. A spacer is needed when the angle between the bottom of the vehicle receiver and the top paddle above the air spring bag on the hitch is excessive. (A spacer block is used with 20K HD Air Receiver Hitches with a 2″ receiver (already installed) and some HD air receiver hitches with a 2-1/2″ receiver (Spacer comes in box). It is generally not ever needed with a 14K air receiver hitch, as the air spring bag is 1″ taller than the HD air spring bag.)
Safety Notice: NEVER exceed 100PSI, as this can damage the air spring or bushings.
When is a spacer block needed?
Additional Set Up Notes:
When towing heavy trailers or trailers with high wind resistance, it may be necessary to increase air pressure in the Shocker.
It is highly recommended that the hitch ball be greased to reduce wear and improve shocker action.
Ensure you have connected your safety chains and electrical cord before towing.
DO NOT TIGHTEN THE TOP BOLT, IT IS A LIMITER STOP ONLY.
Maximum Air Pressure: Do not exceed 100 psi in the air spring, as it may damage the air spring.
• Attachment: Install your chosen mount into the Shocker Sport Hitch Frame.
• Secure: Use the hitch pins and cotter pin clips provided to lock the ball mount into place.
4. Setting Air Pressure
• Load the Trailer: Hook up your trailer and load it as you normally would for travel.
• To Set Air: Hook up trailer using a properly selected ball adaptor and height adjustment to level trailer when loaded. Next, inflate the air spring. As air pressure increases, the unit will rotate, lifting the hitch point. Install enough air until the top of the hitch frame touches the top (tailgate side) bump cushion, or for heavy loads, until it compresses the tailgate side bump cushion by approximately 1/8″.
The “Sweet Spot”
Stop adding air once the main frame lightly compresses the truck side bump cushion.
Trail Force Receiver Hitch Installation Instructions
1.Installing the Trail Force Air Hitch into the Receiver
• Mounting: Slide the hitch shank fully into the receiver tube of your tow vehicle.
• Align and Secure: Align the pin holes and insert the 5/8” hitch pin. Lock it in place with the cotter pin clip.
• Attachment: Install your chosen mount into the Trail Force Hitch Frame.
• Secure: Use the hitch pins and cotter pin clips provided to lock the ball mount into place.
3. Setting Air Pressure
• Load the Trailer: Hook up your trailer and load it as you normally would for travel.
• To Set Air: Hook up trailer using a properly selected ball adaptor and height adjustment to level trailer when loaded. Next, inflate the air spring. As air pressure increases, the unit will rotate, lifting the hitch point. Install enough air until the top of the hitch frame touches the top (tailgate side) bump cushion, or for heavy loads, until it compresses the tailgate side bump cushion by approximately 1/8″.
The “Sweet Spot”
Stop adding air once the main frame lightly compresses the truck side bump cushion.
Download Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Install Instructions
Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Air Pressure PSI Tuning Video
Installation Issues
We want you to have the best possible towing experience with your product, and proper installation is important. If you need help, we are here for you. Just give us a call at 701-707-2666 or use our contact us form. You can also look up the item’s product page on our website and view the installation tab. Most products on our website have a setup guide and installation video.
Routine Maintenance Guide:
Routine Lubrication • Pivot Bolt: Regularly grease the Shocker Hitch unit using the built-in grease zerk located on the main pivot bolt. • Over-Greasing: You cannot over-grease the unit; frequent lubrication ensures the air-ride pivot remains fluid and responsive. • Hitch Ball: It is highly recommended to grease the trailer coupler ball to reduce friction and prevent premature wear.
Critical Adjustments • Top Jamnut Bolt: DO NOT tighten the top jamnut bolt. • Factory Specs: This bolt is set to factory specifications out of the box; overtightening will cause a stiff towing experience and limit the airbag’s effectiveness. • Attachment Swapping: When changing between different ball mounts (Combo, Pintle, Clevis, etc.), ensure the pins and cotter pin clips are fully seated and locked.
Air System Integrity • Max Pressure: Never Exceed 100PSI in the air spring. • Component Protection: Excessive pressure can lead to permanent damage to the air spring or the internal bump cushions. • Pre-Tow Inspection: Always check your air pressure after loading the trailer to ensure the frame is lightly compressing the bump cushion.
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