Shocker Gooseneck Air Hitch vs. Gen-Y Spartan Torsion Flex

Shocker Gooseneck Surge Air Ride Hitch Comparison to Gen-Y Spartan Torsion-Flex Gooseneck

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

*price & weight depends stem & coupler configuration


Price	$1,249.99 – $1,279.99* (30K regular coupler) $1,349.99 – $1,399.99* (30K 9″ extension coupler) $1,299.99 – $1,399.99* (40K 3″ coupler)	$1,049.95 – $1,319.95*
Towing Capacity	30,000 lbs. GTW / 7,000 lbs. TW (regular coupler) 30,000 lbs. GTW / 6,000 lbs. TW (offset couplers & demco couplers) 40,000 lbs. GTW / 8,000 lbs. TW (3″ coupler)	25,000 lbs. GTW / 4,500 lbs. TW (round stem) 25,000 lbs. GTW / 6,500 lbs. TW (round stem) 25,000 lbs. GTW / 8,500 lbs. TW (round stem) 25,000 lbs. GTW / 4,500 lbs. TW (square stem) 30,000 lbs. GTW / 6,500 lbs. TW (square stem) 30,000 lbs. GTW / 8,500 lbs. TW (square stem)
Air Ride Technology	Yes – fully adjustable air ride system	No – rubber Torsion-Flex cords
Bump Cushions	Yes – dual urethane	No
Instant Smooth Ride	Yes – air up and go	No – takes 1,000 miles or more to break in
Product Weight	95 lbs. – 105 lbs.* (regular coupler) 105 lbs. – 115 lbs.* (offset coupler) 105 lbs. – 115 lbs.* (3″ coupler)	110 lbs. – 135 lbs.*
Trailer Weight Adjustable	Yes	No
Coupler Style	30K Shift Lock® or Demco for 2-5/16″ ball 30K 9″ Offset Shift Lock® or Demco for 2-5/16″ ball 40K Shift Lock® for 3″ ball	SnapLatch for 2-5/16″ ball
Manufacturers Limited Warranty	Yes	Yes
Optional Lifetime Warranty	No	Add $99
Rubber Cord Maintenance	No	Yes
Smooth Ride Improvement	Yes – Tested, Trusted, Proven	Depends on if proper tongue weight cushion installed
Smoother Towing Guaranteed	Yes	No
Engineering Degree Required?	No	Yes