Shocker Air Pintle Hitch – Adjustable – Military Style Hitch

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SKU: SH-Air-Pintle-Hitch
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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.
  • Built in HD Airbag: Absorbs road shock, creates smooth ride & reduces tendency to trailer sway. Dual rubber bump cushions also offer additional HD performance.
  • Adjustable Pintle Hook: 2-1/2″ of Rise to 6-1/2″ Drop. Cushioned adjustable pintle hook ball mount. Fits 6″ OD x 3″ ID pintle rings. 10-Ton 20,000 lbs Capacity.  (When used with 12K air hitch, max trailer tow weight is 12,000 lbs GTW and when used with HD air hitch it is 20,000 lbs GTW.
  • Safety Red Powder Coat Finish: Impact Resistant Premium Powder-Coat Finish on Base Frame.
  • 12,000 lbs to 20,000 lbs GTW: Choose Original Air Hitch for 12,000 lbs tow capacity with 1,200 lbs tongue weight or HD air hitch for 20,000 lbs towing capacity and a 2,000 lbs tongue weight. (can vary by mount).
  • 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.
  • Kit includes complete Shocker HD air receiver hitch base frame assembly with built in air bag & dual bump cushions, adjustable pintle hook and two d-handle ball mount hitch pins.
  • 10+ Ball Mount Options (Sold Separately): Huge selection of ball mount adapters available from drawbar, clevis pin, drop ball mounts, raise ball mounts, combo ball, sway tab option attachments and more.
  • Safety Notice: The Shocker Hitch is a heavy-duty unit that in most cases exceeds factory towing weight capacities, therefore it is imperative that you always read and follow the tongue and towing weight recommendations of the truck that is mounted on, the trailer coupler rating and the ratings of the trailer you are towing. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Arthur, 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.
  • 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 your hitch tube size.
  • How Much Drop or Rise Do I Need? Check out our guide to find out how much drop or rise you need.

The Shocker Air Pintle Receiver Hitch with pintle hook that has 8 Adjustment holes for an adjustable height of 2-1/2″ of Rise to 6-1/2″ Drop. 12,000 lbs tow rating capacity and 1,200 lbs tongue weight. Shocker air provides the ultimate smooth ride. Great for contractor, overlanding, equipment, military or off-road towing. 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. This pintle hook fits 6″ OD x 3″ ID pintle rings. Works great on pickup trucks, vans and select SUV’s with receiver tube below the bumper.  This military style air ride hitch comes in handy for pintle hitch trailer lowing. The air bag sits under the receiver tube allowing a short distance of 10-inches between mounting pin and ball center. You will find the advantage of the pintle hook Air Shocker is your ability to adjust air pressure for best ride and load control. This adjustable pintle has a nice fix because of the design reducing slop and the built in airbag smooths out your towing. Fits standard 2″ receiver tube, 2 1/2″ and 3″ receivers. Often used on farm applications, contractor trailers and off-road trailers. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Arthur, ND

Air Ride Hitch: Shocker Air is designed with a built-in air bag for a smoother towing experience. Featuring a built in height adjustment plus weight adjustable. Just add or ride air depending on the weight of your trailer and it’s contents.

Provide Comfort: With a smoother ride! Travel a lot on concrete highways? No more jarring every time you cross a section divider. Your Shocker air hitch absorbs the thumps and bumps.

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.

Improves Safety: By giving you improved control of your tow vehicle and trailer. The air bag receiver hitch system allows for better control of your pickup and the trailer it is towing.

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.

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. Join the list of satisfied customers that are using Shocker hitches. Order one today and get ready for your ultimate smooth towing experience the next time out.

Tons of Attachments: We offer a wide variety of our ball mount attachments; standard mounts, drop ball mounts, clevis mounts, drawbar mounts, cushioned drawbar mounts, combo ball, sway bar tab attachments, raised mounts and more.

Choose from the Original Shocker Air and the Shocker HD with the pintle hook to mount to your pintle ring trailer. Original is rated at 12,000 lbs towing capacity and 1,200 lbs tongue weight. The Shocker HD is 20,000 lbs towing capacity and 2,000 lbs on tongue weight.

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Fitment & Application

Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Pintle Hook Ball Mount Applications

Part # Product Name Vehicle Info Rating Drop / Rise
SH-630-200 Shocker Air Receiver Hitch with Pintle Mount Fits 2″ Receiver Hitch 12,000lb Tow / 1,200lb Tongue
2-1/2″ to 5-1/2″ drop
SH-635-200 Shocker Air Receiver Hitch with Pintle Mount Fits 2″ Receiver Hitch 12,000lb Tow / 1,200lb Tongue 0″ to 3″ drop
SH-630-250 Shocker Air Receiver Hitch with Pintle Mount Fits 2-1/2″ Receiver Hitch 12,000lb Tow / 1,200lb Tongue
2-1/2″ to 5-1/2″ drop
SH-635-250 Shocker Air Receiver Hitch with Pintle Mount Fits 2-1/2″ Receiver Hitch 12,000lb Tow / 1,200lb Tongue 0″ to 3″ drop
SH-HD630-200 Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch with Pintle Mount Fits 2″ Receiver Hitch 16,000lb Tow / 1,600lb Tongue
2-1/2″ to 5-1/2″ drop
SH-HD635-200 Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch with Pintle Mount Fits 2″ Receiver Hitch 16,000lb Tow / 1,600lb Tongue 0″ to 3″ drop
SH-HD630-250 Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch with Pintle Mount Fits 2-1/2″ Receiver Hitch 16,000lb Tow / 1,600lb Tongue
2-1/2″ to 5-1/2″ drop
SH-HD635-250 Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch with Pintle Mount Fits 2-1/2″ Receiver Hitch 16,000lb Tow / 1,600lb Tongue 0″ to 3″ drop

Video

Shocker HD Air Bag Receiver Hitch Videos

Pintle Hitch Fitment Video

Install

Shocker Pintle Hook Air Bag Hitch Installation Instructions

The Shocker Air Bag Hitch ball mount is easy to install.  It comes complete with easy to understand instructions along with everything you need.  You can download the installation instructions or view the video below.

Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Diagram
Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Diagram


Note: Always use a good hitch ball with the proper recommended tow weight.

Safety Notice: The Shocker Hitch is a heavy duty unit that in most cases exceeds factory receiver hitch weight capacities, therefore it is imperative that you always read and follow the tongue and towing weight recommendations of the receiver hitch that is mounted on your tow vehicle.

Shocker Air Installation: First you must compress the air bag. Do this by depressing air valve and pushing down on air bag.
Once the bag has been compressed, you can install the unit into the receiver tube. Next install hitch pin.

To Set Air: Hook up trailer using properly selected ball adaptor and height adjustment in order to a level trailer when loaded. Next, inflate the air bag. As air pressure increases, the unit will rotate lifting the hitch point. Install enough air to lightly compress top bushing or until bump stop clearance is approximately 1/8″.

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.
  • DO NOT TIGHTEN THE TOP BOLT, IT IS A LIMITER STOP ONLY.

Maximum Air Pressure: Do not exceed 100 psi in the air bag, as it may damage the air bag.

Shocker Air Bag Receiver Hitch Install Instructions

Shocker Air Bag Hitch Install Video

Warranty

This product is back the Shocker Hitch Manufacturer Warranty and the Shocker Hitch Smooth Towing Guarantee. View our online Warranty Registration Form to register your Shocker Hitch.

 

FAQ

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

How much air do I put in the Receiver Mount hitch?
With your trailer hooked up to the tow vehicle, and loads positioned for transport, air up shocker until main frame rotates and lightly compresses top bushing (about 1/8″ of squeeze or pinch in the bushing).

What the best way to hook up a pintle ring & hook?  Please see this video

How long will it hold air?
This is a sealed system that will hold air for weeks or months. If you haul the same trailer with the same load weight, it should be good for quite some time.

How do I know the Shocker Air receiver hitch will fit my truck?
We have made sure that the receiver air shocker will fit into most Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota and SUV’s. There are some clearance issues with the Chevy Envoy, Ford Explorer, some imports and service body vehicles where the body extends below the receiver tube. The use of “reducer” sleeves on trucks with a 2 1/2″ receiver tube is not recommended. The Shocker Air receiver hitch is available in a 2″, 2 1/2″ & 3″ shank. Please indicated which vehicle you intend to use the hitch with, make/model/year and we will attempt to get you a great fitting hitch.

How far below my pickup does the receiver air shocker hang?
Five inches below bottom of receiver tube.

How often do I grease it?
The grease does not just lube the pivot; it also keeps water and dirt out. You cannot over grease it, once every few months should do it.

Does the receiver air hitch work like or with an equalizer hitch?
No.

How does the Receiver hitch work?
The Receiver air shocker is like a teeter totter. One end is an air bag, a pivot in the middle, and a ball at the other end. This gives a “pillow” effect at the ball end.

Should I tighten up the top jam nut on the receiver shocker?
No. The air shocker needs at least one half inch of play to work properly.

How much does an Shocker Air bag receiver hitch weigh?
The Receiver Air Shocker weighs 40 pounds

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Customer Reviews

  1. I really like it,.delivery was pretty fast and the product was amazing definably will buy again on shocker hitch

    – Jose luis Garcia Noriega
  2. Thank-you. Easy to use and, saved the shock from going through the driveline and frame.

    – Country Air Limited

Weight / Dimensions

Weight 53 lbs
Dimensions 15 × 8 × 14 in
Select Air Pintle Hitch & Drop Range

Fits 2-1/2" Hitch, 2-1/2"Rise 6-1/2"Drop, Fits 2" Hitch, 2-1/2" Rise 6-1/2" Drop, Fits 3" Hitch, 2-1/2" Rise 6-1/2" Drop

Select Tow Rating

12000 lbs, 20,000 lbs

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