Shocker Hitch Air Ball Mount - 2-5/16" Ball - 2-1/2" Hitch - 8-1/2" Drop - 12K

Shocker Hitch Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - SHK46VR

Easy-to-adjust air bag lets you customize this ball mount to get the smoothest possible ride. Air bag and cushioned bumpers absorb road shock, reduce chucking, and help protect your truck and trailer from unnecessary wear and tear.

Features:

• Shock-absorbing hitch uses an air bag and rubber bumpers to provide a smooth and comfortable ride
  • Limits chucking and jerking to give you better control of your tow vehicle and trailer
  • Helps extend the life of your truck and trailer by protecting them from unnecessary wear and tear
  • Reduces noise and rattle common when towing with standard ball mounts
• Adjustable air bag lets you easily adapt the ball mount to suit your trailer's load
  • Ensures just enough shock absorption for your setup and not so much as to cause a stiff ride
• 5 Available drop positions let you tow trailers of different heights
  • Drop or raise ball mount platform to match your application
  • Mount any Shocker Hitch accessory, including pintle hook, clevis pin, and drawbar attachments (all sold separately), in the channel to hook up to even more trailers
• Grease zerk fitting at the pivot point makes lubricating easy
• Grade 50 steel plates and cold-rolled steel shank provide maximum durability
  • Shot blasted and powder coated to prevent rust
• Zinc-plated steel ball is corrosion resistant
• 2 Easy-to-remove adjustment pins included
  • Large handles are easy to grasp - no more fumbling with small hitch pin heads
• Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock for securing to receiver sold separately
• Made in the USA

Specs:

• Application: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Fits most pickup trucks (see chart below)
• Gross towing weight: 12,000 lbs
• Maximum tongue weight: 1,200 lbs
• Ball size: 2-5/16"
• Max drop: 8-1/2"
• Min drop: 4-1/2"
• Overall height: 10-1/8"
  • Height from bottom of mount to center of shank pin hole: 6-1/2"
• Distance from center of ball to back pin hole: 11"
  • Distance from back of adjustment shank to center of back pin hole: 4-1/4"
• Hitch pin hole diameters: 5/8"
• Mounting hole diameter: 3/8"
• Distance between vertical adjustment holes: 1"
• 1-Year warranty

Notes:

• Will not fit SUVs, CUVs, or sedans due to limited clearance
• Will not fit a 3" hitch, even with a reducer sleeve
• Requires 5" of clearance below the bottom of your receiver tube

• Requires a minimum of 7" of clearance between the center of the hitch pin hole and the rearmost point of your truck

• Receiver opening should be flush with your bumper or protruding from the rear of the vehicle for the best fit

A Solution for Rough Rides

Have you ever hit a bump while towing and had that road shock jostle and shake you all the way down to your bones? It's a common feeling. Most ball mounts are made almost completely of metal, so there's nothing to help soften the shock when you hit a bump. This results in a bumpy, jerky ride that not only takes a toll on you as you drive, but it beats up your equipment too, leading to premature wear and tear on both your truck and trailer.

Fortunately, the Shocker Hitch Air will change all that.

Air Bag and Bumper Stop Shock Absorption Technology

Using a built-in air bag and rubber cushions, the Shocker Hitch Air acts like a small suspension system between your truck and trailer. The air bag and bumpers help absorb road shock, creating a smoother, more comfortable ride while also protecting your truck and trailer from unnecessary wear and tear on the brakes, chassis, trailer frame, and suspensions.

The body of the Shocker Hitch Air is designed to pivot back and forth on the shank, kind of like a seesaw or teeter totter, as the air bag, which sits directly beneath your truck's receiver, and the cushioned bumpers take turns absorbing the road shock.

When you hit a bump and your trailer bounces, the unit pivots so that the air bag can isolate and absorb the energy. When your trailer jerks forward or backward, the 2 cushioned bumper stops help soften the force.

Customize Amount of Shock Absorption

Using the easily accessible air valve on the side of the unit, you can adjust the air pressure in the Shocker Air's air bag to best accommodate your trailer's load. If you're hauling heavy-duty landscaping equipment, for example, you can add air to account for the increased capacity. Once the equipment is unloaded, simply release some air so that your underloaded trailer won't experience a stiff ride.

Finding the right pressure for your setup is simple. Once you've hooked up your trailer and the tongue weight is pushing down on the hitch ball, there will be a gap between the top of the adjustable channel and bumper.

Inflate the air bag until the bumper rests flush against the top of the hitch. Once the gap is gone, you'll know the air bag has the appropriate amount of air pressure for your load.

If you happen to get stuck in a situation where you're unable to inflate the bag, there's no need to worry; you can still tow your trailer. Without the inflated air bag, you won't get the full benefit of the Shocker Hitch Air, but you'll still get some built-in cushion with the bumper stops.

Adjustable Drop Hitch for Towing Different Trailers

Adjusting the height of the hitch ball to accommodate for a different trailer takes almost no time at all. Just unclip the adjustment pins and grab the easy-to-grasp handles to remove them. Then slide the ball platform up or down to the desired position. Once you have the correct height, reinsert the pins and secure the clips, and fold back the handles so they're out of the way. Then you're ready to go.

Vehicle Fits

SH-640-250-25 Shocker Air Receiver Hitch with Drop Ball Mount w/ 2-5/16" Ball for 2-1/2" Hitch Receivers