Shocker 14K Impact Cushion Drop Hitch (Build Your Own)

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Shocker 14K Impact Cushion Drop Hitch (Build Your Own)

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Additional Add-Ons

3-Pack (2 Mount & 1 Receiver Pins)

Locking Hitch Pin & 2 Ball Mount Attachment Locking Pins - Fits Base Frame & Receiver

$62.01

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SKU: SH-317-2-318

Shocker Pintle Hook & Ball Combo with 2-5/16 Ball - Channel Mount

8-Ton Pintle Hook & Ball

$139.99

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SKU: SH-334-25

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Description
Product Description
- Dual Cushion Shock-Absorbing Adjustable Design Cushions for Towing: Built-in dual urethane bump cushions for smoother towing. Filters out the up-and-down plus forward and back tugs through the built-in cushions for maximum cushioning. Dual bump cushion design absorbs road shock, bumps & bangs. Great for smoother towing. Cushions naturally reduce the tendency of trailer sway. Heavy-duty channel-style adjustable drop-and-rise hitch for tons of utility.
- Pintle & Ball Towing Ratings: Complete SH-334 attachment ratings: pintle mode, 16,000 lb GTW; 2″ ball mode (SH-334-2), 12,000 lb GTW; 2-5/16″ ball mode (SH-334-25), 16,000 lb GTW. Maximum attachment TW is 3,000 lb in each mode. Follow the selected hitch base rating; other attachment options have their own limits.
- Ideal on Trucks to Vans: Works great on motorhomes, RVs, pickup trucks, vans, SUVs, CUVs, and minivans.
- Unique Flip-Around Design for More Drop or Rise with 8″ of Adjustment: The hitch can be flipped around more to drop or rise. The only cushion hitch on the market that can be flipped around. The drop & rise range varies depending on the mount used; see drop/rise guide.
- Choose Your Mount & Drop/Rise: Choose combo-ball, drop-ball, raised-ball, sway-control-tab, pintle, pintle-with-ball, drawbar, cushioned-drawbar, or clevis attachments. Adjustment range depends on your selection, with up to 7.5″ of drop with the drop-ball mount. Choose No Ball Mount if you already have a compatible attachment or plan to purchase one separately. See the Drop/Rise Guide for attachment ranges and ratings, or explore ball mount attachments.
- Shock Dampening Pivoting Rocker Drop Hitch Design: Our industry-leading rocker arm pivot design with integrated greaseable 1″ diameter carbon steel pivot bolt allows for a down and back motion, allowing the integrated dual bump cushions to filter, dampen & absorb the rock shock, tugs and jerks. Plus, the dual cushion design reduces the tendency of trailer sway created by changing tongue weights on concrete highways and rough roads by dampening some of the weight transfer. If sway is an issue, check out our sway control hitches.
- 5/16″ Thick Carbon Steel Side Plates: Rise & depends on the mount chosen. See the drop & rise guide below. Thick HD carbon steel side plates & top plate with integrated dual bump cushions.
- 14,000 lbs Hitch Weight Rating Capacity: 14,000 lbs gross trailer weight & 1,400 lbs tongue weight.
- Premium Safety Red Powder-Coat Finish: HD Premium textured impact-resistant safety red powder-coated finish on base frame & matte black on shank, mounts & most components.
- Works with Tow Flaps: The longer shank with (2) hitch pin holes is great for hitch-mounted towing mud flaps.
- Choose Your Receiver Size: Available for 2″ or 2-1/2″ receiver hitches.
- Cushion Hitch Towing Kit Includes: Includes everything you need, the adjustable Shocker impact cushion hitch, the selected ball mount attachment, and 3 D-Handle 5/8″ diameter ball mount attachment pins with clips.
- Adjustable Length: 2 hitch pin holes to adjust the length, and there is plenty of room on the receiver shank to accommodate hitch-mounted towing mud flaps.
Cushion Hitch Setup & Towing Guides

Guides open in a new tab so you can keep your hitch selections.
- How Much Drop Do I Need?
- Do I Need Sway Bars?
- Receiver Hitch Size Guide For Pickups & SUVs
- Towing Capacity Explained
- Shocker Receiver Hitch Ground Clearance Guide
- Shocker Hitch Uses
- What Hitch Size Does My Pickup Truck Have?
- What’s the Benefit of an Air Hitch?
- How to Level Your Trailer for Better Towing
- My Truck Squats with Trailer, How Do I Fix It?
- Alternatives for a Weight Distribution Hitch
- Types of Trailers
- Why Grease Your Hitch Ball
- How Does A Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Work?
- Safety Notice: Towing capacity is limited by the lowest-rated component. Never exceed the lowest applicable gross trailer weight (GTW) or tongue-weight (TW) rating of the vehicle, receiver, hitch base, attachment, ball, coupler, or trailer. Evaluate GTW and TW separately. The proper ball must be installed before towing, including in pintle mode. SH-334 without a ball is a replacement part only.
Dual-bump cushion suspension drop hitch for smoother trailer towing. Makes towing a trailer easier on you, your truck, trailer, and cargo. The 14K Shocker Impact™ cushioned hitch & ball mount is designed to cushion your towing and absorb the road shock, bumps, tugs, jerks, and bangs normally experienced when towing a trailer.

The built-in dual bump cushions take the bangs, bumps, and jerks out of towing. The pivoting design, along with the cushions, also helps reduce the tendency for trailer sway. Select the Shocker Impact™ cushion hitch by choosing a 2″ or 2-1/2″ receiver, and then pick the adjustable ball mount you need. 20+ ball mount attachment options. Drop, dual ball, raised, pintle, drawbar, clevis pin, pintle & ball, along with options for sway bar mounting tabs. This shock-absorbing tow hitch is used by contractors, boat owners, enclosed trailers, race trailers, RVs, motorhomes, toolcats, UTVs, and more. The dual bump cushion design is heavy-duty and can handle rough roads and give you a smooth tow. Shocker Impact cushioned hitch ball mount provides ultimate versatility and a smoother towing experience than a solid ball mount. The Impact ball mount has built-in adjustability and maximum versatility with 8″ of adjustment for your towing needs. You can flip the entire hitch around for more drop or rise. Works great on motorhomes, RVs, pickup trucks, full-size vans, SUVs, CUVs, minivans, and more. It even has 2 hitch pin holes to adjust the length, and there is plenty of room on the receiver shank to accommodate hitch-mounted towing mud flaps or Shocker bumper tow flaps. Use this adjustable ball mount however you need to for tons of versatility. This Shocker Impact cushioned hitch attaches by sliding into a standard receiver tube. 14,000 lbs tow rating capacity & 1,400 lbs tongue weight. Available with a 2″ or 2.5″ receiver hitch shank.

Pintle & Ball Towing Ratings: Complete SH-334 attachment ratings: pintle mode, 16,000 lb GTW; 2″ ball mode (SH-334-2), 12,000 lb GTW; 2-5/16″ ball mode (SH-334-25), 16,000 lb GTW. Maximum attachment TW is 3,000 lb in each mode. Follow the selected hitch base rating; other attachment options have their own limits.

Safety Notice: Towing capacity is limited by the lowest-rated component. Never exceed the lowest applicable gross trailer weight (GTW) or tongue-weight (TW) rating of the vehicle, receiver, hitch base, attachment, ball, coupler, or trailer. Evaluate GTW and TW separately. The proper ball must be installed before towing, including in pintle mode. SH-334 without a ball is a replacement part only.

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Videos

Videos
Shocker Impact Cushion Hitch Videos

Drop/Rise Guide

Drop/Rise Guide

Impact Cushion Hitch: Drop, Rise & Tow Ratings

Hitch base limits: Impact: 14,000 lb trailer weight / 1,400 lb tongue weight. Impact Max: 20,000 lb trailer weight / 2,000 lb tongue weight.

Never exceed the lowest applicable gross trailer weight or tongue-weight rating of any component in your towing setup. Evaluate each limit separately. Attachment ratings do not increase the hitch base’s ratings. In the table, each pair means maximum trailer weight / maximum tongue weight in pounds. Attachment ratings do not increase the hitch base rating.

Use this guide for the corresponding Impact or Impact Max cushion hitch and attachment. Verify the rating on your hitch base; attachment ratings do not raise the base rating.

Your usable adjustment range depends on the selected attachment. Match its name below.

Maximum attachment ratings in pounds: trailer weight / tongue weight.
Attachment	Drop / rise range	Maximum trailer weight / tongue weight (lb)
Combo Ball	4″ Rise to 4″ Drop	2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000 2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000
Drop Ball	Level to 7.5″ Drop	2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000 2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000
Raised Ball	5″ Rise to 3″ Drop	2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000 2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000
Bolt-on Pintle Hook (SH-331-332, discontinued)	4″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop	20,000 / 2,000
Pintle Hook (SH-333)	1″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop	20,000 / 2,000
Raised Pintle Hook (SH-335)	3.5″ Rise to 4″ Drop	20,000 / 2,000
Pintle & Ball — Complete SH-334-2 / SH-334-25 Attachments	1″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop	Pintle mode (with proper ball installed): 16,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW. 2″ ball mode (SH-334-2): 12,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW. 2-5/16″ ball mode (SH-334-25): 16,000 lb GTW / 3,000 lb TW.
Drawbar	4″ Rise to 4″ Drop	20,000 / 0
Clevis Mount	1.5″ Rise to 5.5″ Drop	20,000 / 0

Sway-control-tab mounts: Use the range and ball rating for the corresponding combo, drop or raised ball mount. Confirm compatibility with your selected hitch.

No Ball Mount: A compatible, properly rated attachment is required for towing; the base alone does not provide a towing connection.

Choose the drop or rise your trailer needs

Measure on level ground with the trailer level. “Level” means zero drop or rise. How to choose the right drop hitch (opens in a new tab).

Follow the lowest rating: These are attachment ratings, not a guarantee of your complete hitch capacity. Never exceed the lowest applicable trailer-weight or tongue-weight limit of the vehicle, receiver, hitch base, attachment, ball or trailer. A higher-rated attachment does not increase a lower-rated hitch base’s capacity. Use the marked tongue-weight rating; it is not calculated from towing capacity.

Drawbar, cushioned drawbar and SH-360 clevis: 0 lb vertical tongue load; these mounts are not for use with a hitch ball.

Legacy attachment: The bolt-on pintle hook SH-331-332 is discontinued. Its row is retained for existing owners; confirm the label and instructions for your exact attachment.

Install

Installation • setup • care

Set up your Impact™ or Impact Max™ receiver hitch

Follow the installation steps, choose the right drop or rise, and check the limits of your hitch and attachment before towing.

Shocker Impact™ & Impact Max™ Receiver Hitch Instructions (PDF)

4 pages · Revision 4 · Updated September 20, 2026 · Includes replacement-part photos and QR codes.

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Start with the right hitch

Shocker Impact™ receiver hitch with chrome combo ball

Shocker Impact™

14,000 lb GTW1,400 lb tongue weight (TW)

2-inch receiver

View Impact™ options

Shocker Impact Max™ receiver hitch with chrome combo ball

Shocker Impact Max™

20,000 lb GTW2,000 lb tongue weight (TW)

2-inch or 2½-inch receiver

View Impact Max™ options

Note: Towing capacity is limited by lowest rated component. Never exceed the lowest applicable gross trailer weight (GTW) or tongue weight (TW) limit of the vehicle, receiver, hitch base, attachment, ball or trailer. A higher-rated attachment does not increase the hitch base rating. Follow the labels on your actual equipment.

Install and set the height

Choose the correct connection. Match the receiver size, attachment and trailer coupler. Measure the drop or rise needed with the vehicle and trailer on level ground.
Install the hitch base. Insert the shank into the vehicle receiver and secure it with a 5/8-inch hitch pin (not included). The base can be upright for more drop or flipped for more rise.
Set the attachment height. Use the seven adjustment holes to position the attachment. Install the attachment pins and retaining clips, connect the trailer and check that the trailer is level.

Impact Max hitch upright for more drop and flipped for more rise — Impact™ and Impact Max™ can be installed upright or flipped. Available drop and rise depend on the attachment.

Seven height positions

Remove the retaining clips and attachment pins to change the attachment or height, then reinstall the pins and clips.

Factory-set top jam nut

Do not tighten the top jam-nut bolt. It is factory-set; overtightening can make the hitch ride more stiffly.

Measure for a level trailer

On level ground, level the trailer. Measure A from the ground to the top of the receiver opening, and B to the bottom of the trailer coupler.

A > B: drop needed. 23 − 19 = 4-inch drop.
A < B: rise needed. 20 − 22 = 2-inch rise.
A = B: level connection.

Connect the trailer, then recheck and adjust for a level trailer. See the drop/rise measuring guide.

Anti-rattle kit: included with both 2-inch models

Included anti-rattle U-bolt and plate installed on a 2-inch Impact receiver hitch — Impact kit shown. Use the supplied kit for your model; these instructions cover the 2-inch Impact™ and 2-inch Impact Max™.

The anti-rattle kit is included with both current 2-inch Impact™ and 2-inch Impact Max™ models.

Slide the hitch to the furthest shank adjustment hole.
Place the U-bolt over the top of the shank.
Align the bottom plate, install the two nuts and tighten.

Care and maintenance

Grease the coupler ball to reduce ball/coupler wear. Grease the hitch regularly through the grease zerk on the pivot bolt; frequency depends on use. Do not modify the hitch; modifications void the warranty and are at your own risk.

Warranty information

Watch the Impact installation video

Installation and setup from the official Shocker Hitch YouTube channel. Use the current written instructions and equipment labels for model options and ratings.

Shocker Impact installation video from Shocker Hitch

Watch installation video

Watch this installation video on YouTube · Download the current written instructions

Attachment drop, rise and tow ratings

The ratings below are the attachment limits. Apply the lower hitch-base and vehicle limits shown above. GTW means gross trailer weight; TW means tongue weight.

On a narrow screen, swipe the table sideways to see all columns.

Maximum attachment ratings. All weights are in pounds; GTW / TW means gross trailer weight / tongue weight.
Attachment	Drop / rise range	Maximum GTW / TW (lb)
Combo Ball	4″ Rise to 4″ Drop	2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000 2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000
Drop Ball	Level to 7.5″ Drop	2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000 2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000
Raised Ball	5″ Rise to 3″ Drop	2-5/16″ ball: 20,000 / 2,000 2″ ball: 10,000 / 1,000
Pintle Hook (SH-333)	1″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop	20,000 / 2,000
Raised Pintle Hook (SH-335)	3.5″ Rise to 4″ Drop	20,000 / 2,000
Pintle & Ball (SH-334 series)	1″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop	Pintle: 16,000 / 1,600 2-5/16″ ball: 16,000 / 1,600 2″ ball: 12,000 / 1,200
Drawbar / Cushioned Drawbar	4″ Rise to 4″ Drop	20,000 / 0
Clevis Mount (SH-360)	1.5″ Rise to 5.5″ Drop	20,000 / 0

Discontinued: The bolt-on pintle hook SH-331-332 is not a current attachment option. For existing units and legacy bolt-on pintle/ball assemblies, follow the labels and instructions for that specific attachment.

Drawbar, cushioned drawbar and SH-360 clevis: No tongue weight (0 lb vertical tongue load). These mounts are not for use with a hitch ball.

Sway-tab mounts: Use the corresponding ball-mount ratings and range. No ball mount: A compatible, properly rated attachment is required for towing.

Replacement parts

Match the part number, existing top pin/bolt style and frame hardware before ordering. Top pin kits and top bolt kits are separate selections.

Shocker SH-160 Bump cushions

SH-160

Bump cushions
Pair of K-Prene urethane bump cushions for Impact™ and Impact Max™.

Bump cushions only; top pin and lock nut not pictured

SH-IM265-2025

Standard top pin kit
Two bump cushions, 3/4-inch top pin and lock nut. No bump cap.

Bump cushions shown; top pin and lock nut not pictured.

Shocker SH-IM265 Standard top bolt kit

SH-IM265

Standard top bolt kit
Two bump cushions, top bolt and lock nut. No bump cap.

Shocker SH-IM265D Deluxe top bolt kit

SH-IM265D

Deluxe top bolt kit
Two bump cushions, bump cap, top bolt and lock nut.

Shocker SH-280 Pivot bolt kit: dowel-pin frame

SH-280

Pivot bolt kit: dowel-pin frame
Greaseable pivot bolt, grease zerk, washer, lock nut and dowel pin. For frames with a dowel pin.

Shocker SH-490-X Pivot bolt kit: welded-tab frame

SH-490-X

Pivot bolt kit: welded-tab frame
Greaseable pivot bolt, grease zerk, washer and lock nut. For frames with a welded tab.

Need help matching a part? Call 701-707-2666 with a photo of your hitch, or browse the replacement-parts catalog.

Popular attachments

Shocker SH-340C Combo ball

Combo ball

SH-340C

2-inch and 2-5/16-inch balls in one attachment. Match the selected ball to your coupler.

Shocker SH-333 Pintle hook

Pintle hook

SH-333

For a compatible pintle ring. Maximum attachment rating: 20,000 lb GTW / 2,000 lb TW.

Shocker SH-334-25 Pintle & ball

Pintle & ball

SH-334-25

Shown with 2-5/16-inch ball. Pintle and 2-5/16-inch ball: 16,000 lb GTW / 1,600 lb TW.

Towing capacity is limited by lowest rated component. See the attachment chart above for ball-specific ratings and drop/rise ranges.

Optional Shocker Sway kit upgrade

Friction sway arm bar kits require an attachment with sway bar mounting tabs, such as the combo ball with sway tabs, drop ball with sway tabs or raised ball with sway tabs.

Kits and sway-tab attachments are sold separately. The standard attachments pictured above do not have sway mounting tabs.

Do not use with trailer surge brakes. Never lubricate the friction slide bar. Follow the separate manual for installation, adjustment, slippery-condition precautions and backing clearance.

Optional Sway Kit Upgrade Installation Instructions (PDF)

Keep the guide handy

Shocker Impact™ & Impact Max™ Receiver Hitch Instructions (PDF)

Questions about installation, your attachment or a replacement part? Call 701-707-2666, start a 24-hour chat, or contact Shocker Hitch.

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