Shocker Hitch vs. Gen-Y Hitch Comparison Guide

Shocker Air Bumper Hitch Comparison to Gen-Y Torsion-Flex Bumper Hitch

Here is a quick transparent guide on how our Shocker Hitch Air Bumper Hitch compares to the Gen-Y Torsion Bumper Hitch. This guide is to show you how our Shocker Air Bumper Hitch will give you the safest and smoothest towing that you deserve.

Shocker 12K - Compare Guide — *price & weight depends on attachment and shank size

Shocker 20K - Compare Guide — *price & weight depends on attachment and shank size


Price	$540 – $839*	$646 – $799*	$620 – $839*	$881 – $1,410*	$670 – $889*
Towing Capacity	12,000 lbs. GTW 1,200 lbs. TW	10,000 lbs. GTW 1,100 lbs. TW	20,000 lbs. GTW 2,000 lbs. TW	21,000 lbs. GTW 2,400 lbs. TW	20,000 lbs. GTW 2,000 lbs. TW
Air Ride Technology	Yes – fully adjustable ride system	No – rubber Torsion-Flex cords	Yes – fully adjustable air ride system	No – rubber Torsion-Flex cords	Yes – fully adjustable air ride system
Bump Cushions	Yes – dual urethane	No	Yes – dual urethane	No	Yes – dual urethane
Instant Smooth Ride	Yes – air up and go	No – takes 500 miles or more to break in	Yes – air up and go	No – 500 miles or more to break in	Yes – air up and go
Product Weight	45 lbs* – with combo ball	77 lbs. – 5″ drop frame with ball mount	49 lbs.* – with combo ball	105 lbs. – 6″ drop frame with ball mount	53 lbs.* – with combo ball
Trailer Weight Adjustable	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
Adjustable Height	2″ rise – 8-1/2″ drop (depending on mount used)	5″ – 10″ rise/drop	2″ rise – 8-1/2″ drop (depending on mount used)	6″ – 21″ rise/drop	2″ rise – 12-1/2″ drop (depending on mount used)
Additional Ball Mount Options	10+ mount options	Only 3 options	10+ mount options	Only 3 options	10+ mount options
Manufacturers Limited Warranty	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Optional Lifetime Warranty	No	Yes – add $99	No	Yes – add $99	No
Rubber Cord Maintenance	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Smooth Ride Improvement	Priceless	?	Priceless	?	Priceless
Smoother Towing Guaranteed	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes
Engineering Degree Required?	No	Yes	No	Yes	No