Shocker HD 20K Air Drop Bumper Hitch 4-1/2″-8-1/2″ Drop

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SKU: SH-HD640
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Product Description

  • Smoother Safer Towing Air ride towing technology with a heavy duty built in air spring to cushion the ride & absorb the road shock. The air bag sits under receiver tube. Adjust the air pressure for the best ride and load control.
  • Built in Airbag: Instant air ride towing for your pickup & trailer. Absorbs road shock, creates smooth ride & reduces tendency to trailer sway. Dual rubber bump cushions also offer additional HD performance.
  • Adjustable Drop Hitch Ball Mount: 8 Adjustment holes for 4-1/2″ to 8-1/2″ of Drop. Choose 2″ Ball or 2-5/16″ Ball
  • Safety Red Powder Coat Finish: Impact Resistant Premium Powder-Coat Finish on Base Frame.
  • 20,000 lbs Heavy Duty Capacity: 20,000 lbs towing capacity and a 2,000 lbs tongue weight. (can vary by mount)
  • Adjustable for Weight: Fine tune for your towing weight. Just add air for heavier loads.
  • 2 Hole Receiver Shank: Available for 2″, 2 1/2″ & 3″ receiver hitch tubes with Two hitch pin holes for length adjustability
  • Great for Pickups: Fits Great for Full Size Pickup Trucks & Vans, Midsize Pickups & Select SUVS (with receiver under bumper). Popular installs include GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Dodge Ram, Ford Ranger, Maverick F150, F250, F350, F450, F550 Superduty, Toyota Tundra, Tacoma, Nissan Titan, Frontier, Honda Ridgeline & Hyundai Santa Cruz.
  • Kit includes complete Shocker HD air receiver hitch base frame assembly with built in 20K air bag & dual bump cushions, adjustable drop ball mount and two d-handle ball mount hitch pins.
  • 10+ Ball Options (Sold Separately): Combo ball, Raised, Sway Bar Tab Options, Clevis, Drawbar, Pintle & More.
  • Safety Notice: The Shocker Hitch is a heavy duty unit that in most cases exceeds factory towing weight capacities, therefore it is imperative that you always read and follow the tongue and towing weight recommendations of the truck that is mounted on, the trailer coupler rating and the ratings of the trailer you are towing. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Arthur, ND. Bolt on 2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs GTW & 1,000 lbs TW / Bolt on 2-5/16″ Ball is 20,000 lbs GTW & 2,000 lbs TW.
  • What Size Receiver Hitch Do I Need? Not sure if you have a 2″, 2-1/2″ or 3″ receiver tube?  Measure inside to inside. Check out our guide on How to measure receiver hitch tube size.
  • How Much Drop or Rise Do I Need? Check out our guide to find out  how much drop or rise you need.

Add instant air ride to your pickup truck and trailer with this heavy-duty air ride bumper drop hitch. This heavy-duty drop hitch is great for taller pickup trucks. The Shocker HD 20K Air Bag Receiver Hitch with adjustable drop ball mount comes with a 2″ or 2-5/16″ hitch ball with a 4-1/2″ to 8-1/2″ Drop. This Shocker HD air drop hitch & ball mount has 20,000 lbs tow rating capacity and 2,000 lbs tongue weight. Shocker air provides the ultimate smooth ride with air ride technology with the built in heavy-duty air spring airbag. The HD air bag is built in to cushion the ride and absorb the road shock taking the bangs, bumper and jerks out of your towing experience.  The Shocker HD Air drop hitch is a miniature air suspension unit mounted between your truck and trailer. This Shocker mounts by sliding into a standard receiver tube. The Shocker air with drop ball mount is great for taller pickup trucks. Works great on pickup trucks, vans and select SUV’s with the receiver tube below the bumper.

The HD air bag sits under the receiver tube allowing a short distance of 10-inches between mounting pin and ball center. You will find the advantage of the HD Air Shocker is your ability to adjust air pressure for best ride and load control. Plus the drop range is great for higher than stock pickup trucks. Fits standard 2″ receiver tube, 2 1/2″ and 3″ receivers. The HD shocker is made for heavy-duty towing. Great for contractors, motor homes & horse trailers, big boats, tilt trailers, skid steer trailers, race trailers and more.

Shock Dampening Action: Shocker HD air hitch effectively absorbs the jerking, tugging and damaging forces experienced with a typical hard connection when towing trailers. There is no reason to beat yourself or your equipment up with a hard connection between your trailer and your receiver hitch.

Simple Pivot Design: uses a rocker arm pivot design which produces a down and back motion, much different than other air ride hitches on the market. Our design eliminates the need for slides, parallel linkages, rollers, shock absorbers, or multiple air bags common to other air hitches.

Improves Safety: By giving you improved control of your tow vehicle and trailer. The air bag receiver hitch system allows for better control of your pickup and the trailer it is towing.

The Shocker HD is 20,000 lbs towing capacity and 2,000 lbs on tongue weight.

Air Ride Hitch: Shocker HD Air is designed with a built-in air bag for a smoother towing experience. Featuring a built in height adjustment plus weight adjustable. Just add or ride air depending on the weight of your trailer and it’s contents.

Made for Pickup Trucks: Great for  GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado, Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon, Dodge Ram, Ford F150, F250, F350, F450, F550 Superduty, Toyota Tundra, Tacoma, Titan, Frontier and Honda Ridgeline pickup trucks.

Provide Comfort: With a smoother ride! Travel a lot on concrete highways? No more jarring every time you cross a section divider. Your Shocker air hitch absorbs the thumps and bumps.

Saves Money: By reducing trailer breakage on both the trailer and the trailer contents! The Shocker hitch absorbs the damaging forces experienced with a typical hard connection. This greatly reduces the chances of breaking welds and doing other long term damage to your equipment as well as the valuable cargo you have inside the truck and trailer.

Adds Life To Your Vehicle: By reducing wear and tear on driveline and frame! Treat yourself, your equipment, and your passengers to a much smoother ride. You’ll never go back to the ‘old days’ of continual bumps, jerks, and vibrations. Join the list of satisfied customers that are using Shocker hitches. Order one today and get ready for your ultimate smooth towing experience the next time out.

Tons of Attachments: We offer a wide variety of our ball mount attachments; standard mounts, drop ball mounts, clevis mounts, drawbar mounts, cushioned drawbar mounts, pintle hook attachments, raised mounts and combo multi-ball mounts.

California Residents: Prop 65 Warning

Fitment & Application

Shocker HD Hitch with Drop Ball Mount Applications

Part # Product Name Vehicle Info Rating Drop / Rise
SH-HD640-200-2 Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch with Drop Ball Mount w/ 2″ Ball Fits 2″ Hitch 16,000lb Tow / 1,600lb Tongue
4-1/2″ to 7-1/2″ Drop
SH-HD640-250-2 Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch with Drop Ball Mount w/ 2″ Ball Fits 2-1/2″ Hitch 16,000lb Tow / 1,600lb Tongue
4-1/2″ to 7-1/2″ Drop
SH-HD640-200-25 Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch with Drop Ball Mount w/ 2-5/16″ Ball Fits 2″ Hitch 16,000lb Tow / 1,600lb Tongue
4-1/2″ to 7-1/2″ Drop
SH-HD640-250-25 Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch with Drop Ball Mount w/ 2-5/16″ Ball Fits 2-1/2″ Hitch 16,000lb Tow / 1,600lb Tongue
4-1/2″ to 7-1/2″ Drop

Video

Shocker HD Air Hitch Videos

Shocker HD Installation

Shocker HD vs Shocker Original Air Hitch

Setting the Shocker HD Air Pressure

Install

Shocker HD Air Hitch Ball Mount Installation Instructions

The Shocker HD Air Hitch ball mount is easy to install.  It comes complete with easy-to-understand instructions along with everything you need.  You can download the installation instructions or view the video below.

Shocker Air Installation: First you must compress the air bag. Do this by depressing the air valve and pushing down on air bag.
Once the bag has been compressed, you can install the unit into the receiver tube. Next install hitch pin.

Shocker HD Air Hitch Install Video

To Set Air: Hook up trailer using properly selected ball adaptor and height adjustment in order to a level trailer when loaded. Next, inflate the air bag. As air pressure increases, the unit will rotate lifting the hitch point. Install enough air to slightly compress top bushing or until bump stop clearance is approximately 1/8″.

Shocker HD Air Hitch PSI Air Pressure Setting Guide Video

Additional Set Up Notes:

  • When towing heavy trailers or trailers with high wind resistance it may be necessary to increase air pressure in the Shocker.
  • It is highly recommended that the hitch ball be greased to reduce wear and improve shocker action.
  • DO NOT TIGHTEN THE TOP BOLT, IT IS A LIMITER STOP ONLY.

Maximum Air Pressure: Do not exceed 100 psi in the air bag, as it may damage the air bag.

Shocker HD Air Receiver Hitch Install Instructions

Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Diagram
Shocker Air Receiver Hitch Diagram


Note: Always use a good hitch ball with the proper recommended tow weight.

Warranty

This product is back the Shocker Hitch Manufacturer Warranty and the Shocker Hitch Guarantee.

Shocker Hitch Guarantee

FAQ

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

How much drop do I need?

How much air do I put in the Shocker Air Bumper Mount Receiver Hitch?
With your trailer hooked up to the tow vehicle, and loads positioned for transport, air up shocker until main frame rotates and lightly compresses top bushing (about 1/8″ of squeeze or pinch in the bushing). See our quick How To Set PSI in Shocker Bumper Hitch Video.

Will the Shocker Air Bumper Hitch work with Equalizer or Weight-Distribution?  If you are just use sway bars that hook to a mini ball, then yes, if you order the combo sway control ball mount attachment. If you have a equalizer or weight distribution hitch then it will not. However, check out our Air Equalizer for weight distribution hitches.  Note: If your pickup suspension can handle the weight of your trailer and doesn’t “squat” when you hook up your trailer to pickup, then you really don’t need a weight distribution hitch. A load leveling weight distribution hitch, distributes the weight between the pickup and trailer and is generally used if your pickup can’t handle the static trailer tongue weight load.

How long will it hold air? This is a sealed system that will hold air for weeks or months. If you haul the same trailer with the same load weight, it should be good for quite some time.

How long will the airbag last? Our airbags are an industrial bag and will last for years and years. They are similar to truck airbags but have been beefed up internally for our towing applications.

I have a 3″ receiver hitch? will this work?  Yes, you would order the air hitch with 2-1/2″ shank and then get a reducer sleeve that goes down from 3″ to 2 1/2″.

How do I know the Shocker Air receiver hitch will fit my truck?
We have made sure that the receiver air shocker will fit into most Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota and SUV’s. There are some clearance issues with the Chevy Envoy, Ford Explorer, some imports and service body vehicles where the body extends below the receiver tube. The use of “reducer” sleeves on trucks with a 2 1/2″ receiver tube is not recommended. The Shocker Air receiver hitch is available in a 2″, 2 1/2″ & 3″ shank. Please indicated which vehicle you intend to use the hitch with, make/model/year and we will attempt to get you a great fitting hitch.

Note: A Shocker with 2″ shank will not fit a 2-1/2″ receiver even with a sleeve. This is because trucks with
a 2-1/2″ hitch have a deeper frame & the hitch that fits 2-1/2″ receiver is slightly deeper. However a
Shocker with 2-1/2″ shank will fit a 3″ receiver with sleeve.

How far below my pickup does the receiver air shocker hang?
Five inches below bottom of receiver tube.

How often do I grease it?
The grease does not just lube the pivot; it also keeps water and dirt out. You cannot over grease it, once every few months should do it.

Does the receiver air hitch work like or with an equalizer hitch?
No.

Does the receiver air hitch work with sway bars?
Yes, it works with the friction style sway control, however you want to order one of the ballmount attachments that has the sway tabs installed.

How does the Receiver hitch work?
The Receiver air shocker is like a teeter totter. One end is an air bag, a pivot in the middle, and a ball at the other end. This gives a “pillow” effect at the ball end.

Should I tighten up the top jam nut on the receiver shocker?
No. The air shocker needs at least one half inch of play to work properly.

How much does an Shocker Air bag receiver hitch weigh?
The Receiver Air Shocker weighs 40 pounds

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Customer Reviews

  1. 2nd hitch I have purchased. extremely happy with the function and quality of both.

    – dann olson
  2. Have only made a few trips with the new hitch and one of my smaller trailers, but it’s obviously a game-changer. The trailer and truck are remarkably isolated from each other. Potholes, railroad tracks, tar strips, and more. The trailer bouncing is not transmitted into the truck anymore. The 8-1/2″ height adjustment is perfect to handle the wide range of trailers I have.

    – Greg Witek
  3. Amazing product. Frankly, this hitch is as professionally designed and quality built as they come! Don’t be surprised, it is a beast and worth it for anyone regularly hauling. My neck fatigue has been noticeably reduced since using this hitch. All the forward/back jerking is gone!

    – Alec Velazco
  4. I purchased the 16k 4.5 to 7.5 drop hitch great improvement over the other hitch’s I’ve got thanks a lot for improving the ride quality of my truck .

    – Steven Roosa
  5. Excellant hitch. I have 2 of them and they work flawlessly. They get rid of about 90 percent of the jarring of my enclosed trailer and car trailer. They are expensive, but worth it. My back doesnt smacked against the back rest of my seat. The worst roads I delt with this is on I94 and I43 thru Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Now with these hitches, I dont hurt any more.

    – Tony Harris
  6. I have purchased 2 of them. One for a 1990 GMC truck, and another for a 2019 Ford F350. It isnt a cheap or inexpensive hitch. But its well worth the money. It gets rid of 80 to 90 percent of the jarring you feel running down roads. It is easy to maintain, every so often you grease the pivot pin. The paint is very durable. The guy who usually answers the phone at shocker hitch is very knowledgeable and he will ask you for a few dimensions and when you get the hitch delivered you put the movable ball mount in their hitch, at the setting that he recommended and the trailer rides level just like it did before with the regular hitch. I would buy them again if I had to do it over again. They are well worth it. I have a small cigarette lighter powered air compressor to air up air bag when loaded up, so it can be adjusted anywhere on flat level ground. I think these hitches are excellent.

    – Tony Harris

Weight / Dimensions

Weight 53 lbs
Dimensions 18 × 12 × 12 in
Select Receiver Hitch & Ball Size

Fits 2-1/2" Hitch, Has 2-5/16" Ball, Fits 2-1/2" Hitch, Has 2" Ball, Fits 2" Hitch, Has 2-5/16" Ball, Fits 2" Hitch, Has 2" Ball, Fits 3" Hitch, Has 2-5/16" Ball, Fits 3" Hitch, Has 2" Ball

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