Impact Cushion Hitch & Raised Ball Mount w/2" Ball & Sway Bar Tabs
Rated for your tow
14,000 lbs GTW · 1,400 lbs TW · 2-1/2" receiver· 14,000 lbs GTW · 1,400 lbs TW · 2-1/2" receiver
$856.78
or as low as $72/mo with flexible financing — 4, 6, or 12 months. Options at checkout.
Shocker Absorbing Design
Pivoting design with dual bump cushions absorbs the road shock & reduces the tendency to sway
Safety Red Finish
Stands out in a crowd and makes your hitch more visible with a long-lasting durable finish.
Choose Hitch Ball
Pick between a 2″ ball (rated at 10,000 lbs. tow cap) or a 2-5/16″ ball (rated at 14,000 lbs. tow cap)
Built-in Sway Bar Tabs
2 built-in sway control bar tabs for mounting the basic sway control arm bar(s) & mini balls (such as the Shocker 17200 friction sway control kit or Reese 83660 Sway Kit)
Stop destroying your trailer and cargo.
Every bump, pothole, and expansion joint sends a violent jolt through your trailer frame, damaging cargo and wearing out your truck. Shocker Air Ride Hitches absorb that punishment at the coupling, before it reaches your trailer.
You feel every frost heave, every hard stop, and every bit of trailer chucking straight through the truck seat when you pull with a solid steel ball mount. It beats up your back, your truck, and whatever you're hauling. The Shocker Impact Cushion 14K takes that hit for you. It runs the same proven 8-hole steel chassis as the Original Shocker Air Hitch, but swaps the airbag for sealed dual rubber bump cushions, so there's no air pressure to watch, no compressor to own, and nothing to maintain. This Impact Cushion Hitch & Raised Ball Mount w/2" Ball & Sway Bar Tabs is rated at 14,000 lbs GTW with 3" Drop to 5" Rise, fits 2-1/2-inch receivers, and costs roughly 30 to 40% less than the air-ride version while still towing noticeably smoother than any solid ball mount.
Key Highlights
- Sealed dual rubber cushions that never need maintenance
- Rated to pull 14,000 lbs GTW with up to 1,400 lb of tongue weight
- Costs about 30 to 40% less than the air-ride Original Shocker Hitch
- 2-1/2-inch shank drops into F-250 / RAM 2500-class three-quarter-ton trucks (class V receivers)
- Safety red textured powder coat that's easy to spot and resists chips
- 7-hole adjustable frame that flips over for more drop or rise
- Takes every Shocker ball mount attachment in the catalog
- No air pressure, no compressor, no learning curve
What's Included
- Impact Cushion Hitch & Raised Ball Mount w/2" Ball & Sway Bar Tabs cushioned base frame assembly
- Sealed dual rubber bump cushions (pre-installed)
- 2-inch ball mount attachment (when configured with a ball)
- 2 D-handle hitch pins with clips
- Safety red textured powder coat finish
- Installation instructions
Not Included
- —Sway control kit (available separately as Shocker 17200 or Reese 83660)
- —Receiver tube adapter (only required when stepping up to a 3-inch receiver)
- —Additional ball mount attachments, sold separately (pintle, clevis, drawbar, drop, combo, raised)
Installation
Watch the official install walkthrough for this hitch — the exact steps and tools, straight from the manufacturer.
How the Twin Cushion System Smooths the Ride
Two Sealed Rubber Cushions Take the Hit
A pair of dense rubber bump stops sit between the ball mount arm and the receiver frame. When the trailer tugs and bounces, the cushions squash down and spring back, soaking up road shock right at the hitch instead of passing it into the truck and your spine.
It Pivots Where a Solid Mount Can't
The ball mount pivots on the same lever-arm geometry as the air-ride Original Shocker. That pivot is exactly what lets a cushion hitch ride smoother than a dead-solid steel mount that has nowhere to give.
Nothing to Service, Ever
The cushions are bonded inside the frame. No air valve, no pressure gauge, and nothing to service. You bolt it in once and just tow.
Calmer, Steadier Towing
The pivoting cushion design damps the fore-aft jerks that kick off trailer sway, so most light and mid-weight trailers tow noticeably calmer. Heavy loads still call for a dedicated sway control kit, and the cushion does real work either way.
Who This Hitch Is Built For
Reach for the Impact Cushion when you want a smoother tow and would rather never think about air pressure.
- You tow a few times a year and want it to feel good every time
- You'd rather not babysit air pressure or store a compressor
- You haul a boat, fish house, snowmobile trailer, or ice house
- You're a contractor pulling skid steer, dump, or equipment trailers
- You want a real step up from a solid ball mount without paying air-ride money
- You run a fleet and want zero ongoing hitch maintenance
Cushion or Air Ride: How to Choose
Both ride better than a solid mount. The choice comes down to travel, tunability, and price.
Impact Cushion 14K (this product)
Runs on rubber cushions, costs roughly 30 to 40% less, and asks for zero maintenance. It gives up some suspension travel next to air ride, and it's still a clear step up from dead-solid steel. This is the pick for occasional or light-duty towing and for anyone who wants simple over adjustable.
Original Shocker Air Hitch (air-ride sibling)
Same chassis with an adjustable airbag instead of cushions. You get more travel, a smoother ride at any load weight, and the ability to dial pressure to the trailer. It costs more, needs a compressor, and the airbag is a wear item (rare to fail, and field-replaceable when it does). This is the pick for daily towers and heavy use.
Set It and Forget It
If you tow a handful of times a year, the last thing you want is a hitch that nags you for attention. The Impact Cushion 14K bolts in, pulls trailers smoothly, and never needs servicing. There's no air pressure to check before a trip, no airbag to inspect, and no compressor riding around in your toolbox. If you came to Shocker for the name but don't want the air-ride routine, this is the line built for you.
One Frame, Every Shocker Attachment
Because the Impact Cushion shares the Original Shocker chassis, every ball mount attachment in the Shocker catalog drops right in. That covers combo balls, pintle hooks, clevises, drawbars, raised mounts, and drop mounts. You buy the base frame once and swap attachments as your trailers change. It's finished in a safety red textured powder coat that stays easy to spot and shrugs off chips, and it ships direct from our Canadian warehouse, so there's no border wait.
$856.78
Still researching?
Skip the product wall — these are the four guides every buyer actually opens before they decide.
Installation Guide
Step-by-step videos for every Shocker family. What's in the box, what tools you need, and how long it takes.
Watch the installAir Pressure Setup
How to dial in air pressure by trailer weight so the ride is right the first time and the hitch lasts longer.
See psi by loadTowing Capacity Guide
Match GTW, tongue weight, and receiver size to your truck class so you don't over- or under-buy.
Read the guideConfigure Your Hitch
60-second fit quiz — answer a few questions about your truck and trailer, get a tailored recommendation.
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