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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Build your own Shocker 20K HD Max Air Receiver Hitch for smoother towing with a heavy-duty air spring. The hitch features a premium, impact-resistant textured matte black finish and 8 adjustment holes. Its air ride system sits underneath the receiver tube, with 10-1/2 inches from the receiver hitch pin to the ball center. Designed for pickups, vans, RVs, and select SUVs with the receiver tube underneath the bumper. The base assembly is rated for 20,000 lbs GTW and 2,000 lbs tongue weight; always follow the lowest applicable component or vehicle rating.
Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND.
Pick your receiver hitch size and choose from over 20+ Shocker Hitch ball mount attachment options, including combo ball, drop mount, raised, clevis, drawbar, pintle hitch, pintle with a ball combo, along with mounts with sway bar mounting tab options.
The HD Max hitch routes towing forces through its heavy-duty air spring and pivoting assembly, cushioning the connection between your tow vehicle and trailer. As tongue loads change over uneven pavement, the air spring absorbs movement while the dual urethane bump cushions provide additional cushioning on rough roads. Adjusting air pressure for your loaded trailer helps the system work properly as your towing load changes.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS OF THE CUSTOMERS
Could you send us photos of the receiver hitch and the current setup you have to orders@shockerhitch.com?
Asked by mike grelles · 2022-04-01 · Answered by Nonnie Jasmann
The only difference between our Max Black HD Air and The Red HD Air hitch is going to be the color. We use an impact-resistant textured black powder coat on our Max Black hitch that costs a little more than the red finish. Some of our older Shocker HD (red) frames did have 7 holes. However, all of our HD frames now have 8 adjustment holes to allow for more height adjustment.
Asked by Paul · 2022-04-24 · Answered by Ben Grindheim
Hello, With the Rock Tamer style that slide on the shank of the hitch can cause binding as it can get pinched between the air bag and bottom of the receiver. We do offer our Quick Clip under bumper tow flaps that work will all of our bumper hitches. A link for the Quick Clips is below. If you have any other questions feel free to contact us at 701-707-2666. Thanks https://shockerhitch.com/product/under-bumper-tow-mud-flaps/
Asked by Emmanuel · 2022-12-08 · Answered by Tammy Nelson
Asked by Lee walden · 2023-03-11 · Answered by Ben Grindheim
With the trailer that you are towing, you are able to use either our 12k air hitch or our HD 20k. Both of them are offered with a combo ball mount that offers 1/2" to 4-1/2" of drop. Most people like going with the HD due to the versatility of being able to use it on light trailers as well by using less air. So either hitch will work great for you its just a matter of what capacity you would like to go with.
Asked by Steven Snyder · 2023-03-11 · Answered by Ben Grindheim
We have not had any issues with safety chains being compatible with our hitches at all. Sometimes the safety chains can come a little close to the airbag but it would not affect the hitch at all.
Asked by Henry · 2023-04-11 · Answered by Ben Grindheim
Unfortunately, you may need to modify that section of your hitch for our airbag to slide underneath the receiver. You could also check out our Shocker 20K Impact Max with the link here: https://shockerhitch.com/product/impact-max/
Asked by Tom winkler · 2023-05-21 · Answered by James Watson (Images/Video/Decals)
Our Shocker Hitch frames are too tall for the step section of the multi-pro tailgate and will make contact.
Asked by Justin · 2023-05-25 · Answered by James Watson (Images/Video/Decals)
Yes we do have an Shocker Hitch Dealer in Australia
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Asked by Sam Mallia · 2023-06-15 · Answered by zRH Rebel
The cushion draw bar would be used for 4 wheel trailers with no tongue weight, for example, anhydrous tanks, bale wagons etc. They are not designed for tongue weight or to have a ball installed on them.
Asked by Fred · 2023-09-27 · Answered by Curtis Watson (Assembly 2)
Most portable air compressors will be adequate to fill the bag, as there is not much volume, even a hand bicycle pump will air up the bag.
Asked by John Ganson · 2023-11-07 · Answered by Curtis Watson (Assembly 2)
The distance from the pin to the center of the combo ball is 10.5 inches to the first hole and 11.5 inches to the second hole. This may vary per mount.
Asked by Mark Pickens · 2023-12-15 · Answered by jessica
Our hitches fit most receivers, you will need to check how much drop you need. To find that out, you can check out our drop guide here >> What Size Drop Ball Mount Do I Need?
Asked by Heidi · 2024-04-24 · Answered by James Watson (Images/Video/Decals)
The Shocker 20K HD Max Air Receiver Hitch helps lift and level the front of the trailer through adjustable height and air pressure, but it does not function like traditional weight-distribution bars that transfer load to the front axle of the truck. It's built-in heavy-duty airbag provides shock and air-ride cushioning, absorbing bumps, jerks, and road shock to smooth the towing experience and reduce bounce and some sway.
Asked by Morgan Gitari · 2026-01-08 · Answered by Rumor Stokes (Executive Assistant/Social Media)
Hi Keith, The 2" and the 2 1/2" are both rated to the same 20K rating.
Asked by Keith Atwood · 2026-02-28 · Answered by Jim Gerling (Outside Sales)
For the Shocker 20K HD Max Air Receiver Hitch: The 2" weighs 41lbs, the 2.5" weighs 36lbs, and the 3" weighs 38lbs.
Asked by Adrian · 2026-04-23 · Answered by Baine Rosemore (Engineering Manager)
Unfortunately, no - the **Shocker 20K HD Max Air Drop Hitch (Build Your Own)** is not compatible with a weight-distribution system. Our product notes on that hitch state plainly: *"This product will not work with a weight-distribution hitch system."* If you need weight distribution, we do make air ride WD hitches built for exactly that - the **Shocker Air Equalizer** line. Here are the kits by receiver size 👇 - **Shocker Air Equalizer & Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch - Fits 2" Hitch, 5" Rise 2" Drop** (SKU SH-7002/SH-7600) - 12,000 lb GTW / 1,200 lb TW - $945.98 - [View kit](https://shockerhitch.com/product/shocker-air-equalizer-round-bar-weight-distribution-hitch/?attribute_pa_hitch-size=fits-2-hitch&attribute_pa_air-equalizer-kit=air-equalizer-xr-ball-mount) - **Shocker Air Equalizer & Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch - Fits 2-1/2" Hitch, 5" Rise 2" Drop** (SKU SH-7025/SH-7600) - 12,000 lb GTW / 1,200 lb TW - $954.78 - [View kit](https://shockerhitch.com/product/shocker-air-equalizer-round-bar-weight-distribution-hitch/?attribute_pa_hitch-size=fits-2-5-hitch&attribute_pa_air-equalizer-kit=air-equalizer-xr-ball-mount) - **Shocker Air Equalizer & Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch - Fits 3" Hitch, 5" Rise 4" Drop** (SKU SH-7003/SH-7600) - 12,000 lb GTW / 1,200 lb TW - $994.38 - [View kit](https://shockerhitch.com/product/shocker-air-equalizer-round-bar-weight-distribution-hitch/?attribute_pa_hitch-size=fits-3-hitch&attribute_pa_air-equalizer-kit=5-rise-to-4-drop) A couple of quick notes: these are designed for pickup trucks with leaf springs and won't work with SUV/CUVs that have coil-over rear springs. They pair well with the Shocker Sway Bar Kit (SH-1001-X2) if you want sway control too.
Asked by Daniel Stone · 2026-10-10 · Answered by Sam
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
So far this hitch is great. It has made the ride so much better. It has removed the trailer bounce.
No hype, the rumors are true I was skeptical, and I found out a friend had a Shockerhitch and wouldn't shut up about how great it is, hauls skid steer and attachments a, claimed he sometimes forgets he's pulling a trailer around, so I looked at it, and bought into it. I have several trailers but the worst setup I have is when I run my truck camper and box trailer for extended transport deliveries of motorcycles. First trip was Dallas to Tupelo MS, I never forgot the trailer was back there, but I sure didn't mind. The Shockerhitch made an otherwise road trip beating turn into just another Sunday drive. It really does make an incredible difference. Nothing will solve the bounce and rattle of an empty flatbed rated to haul 16k, but the Shockerhitch does eliminate the buckboard effects of the constant back n forth beating. I would recommend it to anyone pulling any trailer.
Shocker Rocks!! I've used many other "so called" cushion type hitches and not one of them compares to the Shocker Air Hitch!!
I bought this hitch 3 years ago and have loved it ever since. I Know it doesn't look pretty anymore, but when you are using it everyday with many different trailers and weights this thing look like Gold. Easy to install easy to use. I have been stopped by many people to get a look at this hitch and two police officers. I live where people use there trucks for life and need things that can stand up to the hard work and weather. Since I rarely have anytime to write a review, I thought I would take my time and write one for this product. So all that said Love the product and I will be buying a gooseneck version from you later this month.
Amazing! Absolute must have. Wish I had this years ago.
This hitch is the biggest improvement to towing that I've experienced in 30 years of pulling trailers. I've pulled lightweight trailers and heavy equipment with this hitch and ride quality is so much improved over the ridged hitches I've used in the past. The ability to adjust the bag based on each individual trailer tongue weight is what sold me and I've not been disappointed.
Excellent, very smooth and quite hitch. Takes the jarring out of towing. Recommended to friends.
I'm about 1000 miles into my first trip with the 20K shocker hitch. I could tell in minutes it was smoothing out the transitions between the truck and trailer. Game changer for sure! Would buy again.
So far so good. It does make a difference
As always very impressed with the product and the quality of the products. This will make my 5th time buying there hitches! I need to stop buying trucks.
I've been pulling trailers for a very long time, I can't believe I didn't buy this sooner!
Went with this hitch because we didn't want to mess with W/D anymore. Also wanted the airbag to soften the rough ride transmitted from the dually to the front of the trailer. Highly recommend.
Excellent hitch and what is better is the customer service. I ordered wrong size receiver and they replaced with no questions. Customer service like this is very rare.
Unbelievable, the vibration it takes out of the vehicle and trailer, which means the smoother ride.
Excellent product excellent service
We installed the Shocker hitch, drove from WI to Nebraska with an empty trailer. It was a smooth ride! It would have been a rough ride without it. We brought a tractor back and that was great too.
Instantly noticed the difference. Made towing more comfortable on some of the rough roads we traveled. Would recommend this to anyone.
Have bought three of your hitches for three different vehicles of my an I like very much two air one one regular one but need order fourth one 20k
The Shocker provides a cushion for the traditional rigid connection between truck and trailer. Smooths the bumps and vertical oscillation, especially when making transitions across overpasses. Seems well built and the ability to adjust the height to level a trailer is nice. It is HEAVY; don't think you're going to one-hand it in and out of your truck bed or tool box.
Extremely Heavy Duty!! Great product, well worth the money for a smooth comfortable tow!!
First of the year bought one for our gooseneck and last month ended up getting a bumper hitch to use on our 20' 14k dual axle trailer. Before it about shook you out of the seat empty and even when loaded. Used it this past weekend for the first time with @ 27# air in it and wow, didn't even know I was pulling a trailer. Had a 8' snow-blower on it. Wife was impressed on on it even road, being she had experienced the old way a time or two before getting the shock hitch!
I've had the original i bought in 2015 and this one is even better couldn't be happier
Love my new shocker air hitch, heavy duty and makes the ride way better !
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