Product Description
- Dual Cushion Shock Absorbing Design: Built-in dual urethane bump cushions for smoother towing. Filters the up & down plus forward and back tugs through the built-in cushions. Dual bump cushion design absorbs road shock, bumps & bangs. Great for smoother towing. Cushions naturally reduce the tendency of trailer sway.
- 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.
- Shock Dampener Pivoting Rocker 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 the rock shock. Plus, the cushions reduce the tendency to sway. 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.
- Up to 14,000 lbs GTW Capacity: 14,000 lbs towing capacity and a 1,400 lbs tongue weight.
- Premium Powder-Coat Finish: HD Premium textured impact-resistant safety red powder-coated finish of base frame & matte black on most mounts.
- 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 cushioned hitch, ball mount attachment selected, 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.
- 20+ Ball Mount Options: Choose the ball mount that works best for you. We have dual ball, drop, raised, pintle hooks, combo multi-ball, clevis pin, dual ball with sway bar tabs, cushioned drawbar, drawbar, and more. Combo balls have both 2″ & 2-5/16″ for maximum versatility. Gives you 4″ of rise to 4″ of drop.
- Safety Notice: Towing capacity limited by the lowest rated component. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND.
Impact Cushion Hitch Mount Drop & Rise + Rating Guide:
- Combo Ball: 4″ Rise to 4″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
- Drop Ball: 0″ Rise to 7.5″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
- Raised Ball: 5″ Rise to 3″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
- Bolt on Pintle Hook: 4″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 10-Ton 20,000 lbs.
- Channel Style Pintle Hook: 1″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 10-Ton 20,000 lbs.
- Raised Pintle Hook: 3.5″ Rise to 4″ Drop | 10-Ton 20,000 lbs.
- Bolt on Pintle & Ball: 4″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 8-Ton 16,000 lbs. (2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs).
- Channel Style Pintle & Ball: 1″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 8-Ton 16,000 lbs. (2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs).
- Drawbar: 4″ Rise to 4″ Drop | 20,000 lbs.
- Clevis Mount: 1.5″ Rise to 5.5″ Drop | 20,000 lbs.
- Sway Bar Mounts: Same Rating as Like Type Mount Listing Above.
Bumper Pull Towing FAQ
- How To Know What Size Drop Hitch I Need?
- Do I Need Sway Bars?
- Receiver Hitch Size Guide For Pickups & SUVs
- Types of Towing Capacity
- Impact Receiver Hitch Ground Clearance Guide
- Common Shocker Hitch Uses
- Correct Way To Measure Receiver Hitch Size?
- Air Ride Tow Hitch Advantages
- How To A Level Trailer
- How To Stop My Truck From Squatting with Trailer
- Alternatives To A Load Leveling Hitch
- Types of Trailers
- Why Grease Your Hitch Ball
- How Does A Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Work?
Dual bump cushion suspension hitch for smoother trailer towing. Made towing a trailer easier on you and your 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 with 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, ATVs, UTVs, and more. The dual bump cushion design is heavy-duty and can handle the 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 trailer towing bumper 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.
California Residents: Prop 65 Warning
This trailer looks very robust and, although I haven’t put it to the test yet, I can already say it is very well built. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of its design, and its elegant red color gives it a perfect balance between subtlety and strength.
I would also like to highlight the excellent support team. From the very beginning, I was assisted by James, who proved to be highly professional, friendly, and efficient throughout the entire process.
As a suggestion for improvement, I believe the shipping protection could be reinforced a bit more. I understand that this is a heavy item, but additional packaging would help ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
Overall, I give this product a five-star rating for its build quality. Once I have the chance to fully test it, I will gladly update my review to share my experience with its performance.
This hitch is heavy & solid in its construction. It makes towing a weighty trailer comfortable and gives you the “it’s not behind you” feeling. When we tried towing our boat with pressure brakes the “clunk” feeling we usually had from the stop and go was gone. Worth it