Air Ride Towing Technology: Experience enhanced towing with a heavy-duty built-in air ride suspension system that cushions the ride and absorbs bumps, jerks, and tugs. The air ride system sits beneath the receiver tube, filtering out road shock for a smoother experience. Adjust the air pressure for optimal ride quality and load control.
Built-In Air Ride System: Easily add air ride towing to your pickup and trailer in just minutes. This system absorbs road shocks and helps create a smoother ride while naturally reducing trailer sway. Dual rubber bump cushions provide additional heavy-duty performance.
Versatile Adjustment Options: With 8 adjustment holes, you can achieve a 2″ rise to a 2″ drop, and choose between a 2″ or 2-5/16″ chrome hitch ball. Perfect for towing campers, ice houses, equipment trailers, and more.
Saves Fuel: By reducing the jerks, tugs and sways, customers report getting 1 or more miles per gallon improvement.
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.
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.
14,000 lbs GTW Capacity: Original 14,000 lbs towing capacity & 1,400 lbs tongue weight. Fine tune by adjusting air.
Adjustable for Tow Weight: Fine tune for your towing weight for best ride and load control. Just add air for heavier loads.
Raised Air Ride Receiver Hitch Kit Includes: Shocker Max Black air receiver hitch with built-in air ride system & dual bump cushions, adjustable raised ball mount with 2″ or 2-5/16″ chrome hitch ball & three d-handle ball mount hitch pins.
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.
Compatible Receiver Shank: Available for 2″ & 2-1/2″ receiver hitch tubes, featuring two hitch pin holes for length adjustability.
Matte Black Durable Finish: The hitch and raised mount feature an impact-resistant premium powder-coat finish in textured matte black.
Great for Pickups: Fits Great for Full Size Pickup Trucks & Vans, Midsize Pickups, RVs, Motorhomes & Select SUVS (with a receiver under the 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.
20+ 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.
Safety Notice: Towing capacity is limited by the 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.
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.
The Shocker Max Black Air Receiver Hitch, featuring a raised ball mount, is an excellent choice for towing campers. It includes options for a 2″ or 2-5/16″ chrome trailer ball and offers 8″ adjustment holes, allowing for rises of up to 2″ and drops of 2″. Its impact-resistant textured matte black finish looks sleek, and the air suspension hitch is rated for a trailer towing capacity of 14,000 lbs and a tongue weight of 1,400 lbs. Installing air ride towing is quick and easy, providing an exceptionally smooth ride. The Shocker Air acts as a mini air suspension unit, placed between your truck and trailer. Its robust air ride system absorbs road shocks, bumps, and jerks, enhancing safety and comfort for you, your vehicle, and your cargo. This design also helps minimize trailer sway.
The raised hitch is particularly useful for campers with higher trailer tongues and mounts easily by sliding into a standard receiver tube. The shock-absorbing hitch comes with a black powder-coated raised ball mount and a bolted chrome hitch ball for added strength. It’s perfect for pickup trucks, vans, and select motorhomes and SUVs with receiver hitch tubes located beneath the bumper.
Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND, the 14K Max Black Shocker air receiver hitch effectively dampens the jerking and tugging forces typical of hard connections when towing trailers. Say goodbye to harsh impacts when crossing concrete highway joints; the Shocker air hitch absorbs those jolts. By minimizing trailer damage and protecting your cargo, this hitch saves you money and prolongs the life of your equipment.
Air Ride Receiver 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. – Raised Pintle Hook: 0″ Rise to 5″ 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 set up 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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