Shocker Air Equalizer for Weight Distribution Hitch – 12,000 lbs

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    Shocker Air Equalizer for WD Hitch Videos

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    Install

    The Shocker Hitch Air Equalizer is easy to install. Below you can find downloadable PDF files and videos to help guide you.

    Quick Install: Bolt your existing equalizer/weight distribution head to the air equalizer and insert it into your pickup receiver.  When installing, ensure there is no air in the airbag.  Take out the valve core so the air is removed. Then hook up your load bars/weight distribution bars, attach them to the tow vehicle, and air up the air equalizer airbag until forward washers free up (washers closest to the truck) and/or until the main frame touches the bump cushions closest to the trailer.

    Download Installation Guide:  Shocker Air Equalizer Instructions – Setup Guide

    Download Installation Guide:  Shocker Air Equalizer Instructions – with Round Bar WD Hitch

    Download Installation Guide:  Shocker Air Equalizer Instructions – with Chain Style WD Hitch

    Download Installation Guide:  Shocker Friction Sway Arm Kits Instructions


    Air Equalizer Hitch – Quick Installation


    Air Equalizer Hitch – Video Installation


    Optional Shocker Friction Sway Bar Kit – Installation Video


    Installation Issues? Contact us!

    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 items product page on our website and view the installation tab. Most products on our website have a set-up guide and installation video.

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    Warranty

    This product is backed by the Shocker Hitch Manufacturer Warranty and the Shocker Hitch ✅ 60 Day Money Back Smooth Towing Guarantee!. View our online Warranty Registration Form to register your Shocker Hitch.

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    We want you to be 100% satisfied. You’ve got 60 days to ensure your hitch fits your lifestyle.

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    We guarantee whatever you are towing, the ride on your pickup and trailer will be smoother with any of our air & cushion products period.
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    FAQ

    Will it work on my equalizer, weight-distribution or load leveling hitch?  Yes on most brands. Your weight-distribution head bolts to our air equalizer. Measure the head bolt pattern (not the shank). Our air equalizer fits 2-1/2″ center to center or 3-3/4″ center to center bolt patterns. Fits & bolts to most major brands of weight-distribution hitch heads: Fastway E2, Equalizer, Reese, Husky, Pro Series, Torklift, Blue OX, Camco Eaz Lift & Curt round bar & Curt trutrack or trunnion head. (Does not work with Anderson chain style weight-distribution hitch)

    How easy it is to install?  Plan about 20-30 minutes. Check out the install video.

    How much air pressure does the air equalizer need?  You add air until the airbag is about 1/8″ off of the truck side, forward bump cushions. Here is a quick video showing how to set air pressure on air equalizer.

    Do I have to adjust or reset my current weight-distribution bars or my sway control arm(s)? Generally no. When you attach your existing weight distribution head to the air equalizer, Set it up at the same height on your pickup as you had the hard connection shank. The air equalizer has 2 pin holes in the shank, use the pin hole that is closest to your previous length on your solid connection shank. If this is done, you should be a the same height and length of your previous connection and not have to adjust the length of your weight-distribution or sway control bars.

    Does Shocker Hitch sell weight-distribution or sway control bars?  Yes, we have them available with the Shocker Air Equalizer with WD Hitch, Air Equalizer with WD Hitch & Sway Bars or a Shocker Air Equalizer & Sway Bars Kit for your existing WD Hitch. This air equalizer is along made for existing weight distribution hitches on the market. Here is a list of the w-d hitches it works with. Fits & bolts to most major brands of weight-distribution hitch heads: Fastway E2, Equalizer, Reese, Husky, Pro Series, Torklift, Blue OX, Camco Eaz Lift & Curt round bar & Curt trutrack or trunnion head. (Does not work with Anderson chain style weight-distribution hitch) It does however work with friction sway control arms. You can check out our sway control & air equalizer combo kit here:  

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    Questions and answers of the customers

      can I invert the hitch to lower it so my tail gate wont hit the hitch? In other words turn the hitch upside down?
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      Q can I invert the hitch to lower it so my tail gate wont hit the hitch? In other words turn the hi...... Read more
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      You can flip the XR Frame however you can not invert the airbag. The bag does have to be in the upright position for it to work at its most effective. 

    2. What type of grease and lubricants do you recommend for care maintenance of the hitch
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      Q What type of grease and lubricants do you recommend for care maintenance of the hitch
      A Any Extreme Duty 3% Moly.
    4. If camping for a week, for example, is it necessary to deflate the airbag during that time?
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      Q If camping for a week, for example, is it necessary to deflate the airbag during that time?
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      It would be beneficial to release the air from the bag when it’s not in use. While inflated, there is significant pressure that could make detaching difficult. Additionally, letting out the air helps prolong the life of the airbag and bushings by preventing them from being overstretched or over-compressed.

      Even if you just let the air out to its natural level without manually squeezing it out, it will still be helpful. If you plan to keep the trailer and tow vehicle attached, this shouldn’t be an issue, as the air pressure will be properly adjusted for the load and not overly compressed.

    6. I already have a shocker hitch. Can I just get the part that hooks to the base I already have? I have the red one.
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      Q I already have a shocker hitch. Can I just get the part that hooks to the base I already have? I ...... Read more
      A

      Our Equalizer and bumper pull hitches are not compatible. These are 2 different styles of towing. 

    8. Are there plans to make a larger capacity weight distribution Shocker hitch?
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      Q Are there plans to make a larger capacity weight distribution Shocker hitch?
      A Sorry, at this time we do not have any plans to make anything over 12,000 lbs towing & 1,200 lbs tongue weight.
    10. Can the shank be inverted?
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      Q Can the shank be inverted?
      A You can flip the shank over, that is how you will get a higher rise.
    12. I did not see an answer to working with bothered recurve sway system, does it work?
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      Q I did not see an answer to working with bothered recurve sway system, does it work?
      A

      Please contact us at orders@Shockerhitch.com  We can further assist you with fitment.

    14. Will a b& w ball head from b&w wd hitch fit this equalizer
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      Q Will a b& w ball head from b&w wd hitch fit this equalizer
      A

      Depending on the model at hand, you may need to send in a few images to orders@shockerhitch.com to confirm fitment.

    16. Will this hitch help with porposing
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      Q Will this hitch help with porposing
      A

      The Shocker Air Equalizer is designed to absorb the forward n back jerking the trailer does to the truck. This jerking is where most porpoising starts when towing. In effect absorbing the jerking should greatly help with porpoising.

    18. How do I store my my air equalizer hitch over winter or for about 7 months with the air left in it or take air out
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      Q How do I store my my air equalizer hitch over winter or for about 7 months with the air left in i...... Read more
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      You would want to let the air out if you are storing it separate/unhooked from the trailer.  If you are storing it hooked up to a truck and trailer under load/tension then you would leave it aired. 

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