Impact Cushion Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/2" Ball
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
$772.78
or as low as $65/mo with flexible financing — 4, 6, or 12 months. Options at checkout.
2 hitch pin holes to
adjust the length and there is plenty of room on the receiver shank to accommodate hitch mounted towing mud flaps or shocker bumper tow flaps
Works with all our other
ball mount adaptors attachments; Pintle hooks, combo multiball, clevis, cushioned drawbar, drawbar, drop ball mounts, raise ball mounts and more.
Comes with 2" or 2-1/2"
shank. 2-1/2" will fit 3" receiver hitch tubes with adaptor (sold separately)
Includes complete adjustable Shocker impact
cushioned base frame assembly, drop ball mount with ball & 2 d-handle ball mount pins with clips.
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 expansion joint, and every hard stop straight through a solid steel ball mount. The trailer chucks, the truck jerks, and your gear takes a beating on rough roads. The Shocker Impact Cushion 14K takes that hit for you. It uses the same proven 8-hole steel chassis as the Original Shocker Air Hitch, but instead of an airbag it runs sealed dual rubber bump cushions that soak up road shock right at the hitch. There is no air pressure to watch, no compressor to own, and no maintenance to remember. It is rated at 14,000 lbs GTW with 0" to 7-1/2" Drop, drops into any 2-1/2-inch receiver, and runs roughly 30 to 40% less than the air-ride version while still towing far smoother than any solid ball mount.
Key Highlights
- Sealed dual rubber cushions soak up road shock with zero maintenance, ever
- Rated to pull 14,000 lbs of loaded trailer 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 the class V receiver on F-250 / RAM 2500-class three-quarter-ton trucks
- Safety red textured powder coat that stays visible and resists chips
- 7-hole adjustable frame flips over for more drop or rise to tow level
- Works with every Shocker ball mount attachment in the catalog
- No air pressure, no compressor, and nothing new to learn
What's Included
- Impact Cushion Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/2" Ball 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 Dual Bump Cushion System Works
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 over rough pavement, the cushions squash down and spring back, soaking up the road shock at the hitch so it never reaches your seat or your cargo.
It Pivots Where Solid Mounts Can't
The ball mount pivots on the same lever-arm geometry as the air-ride Original Shocker. That bit of give is exactly why a cushion hitch feels smoother than a rigid steel mount that passes every jolt straight into the truck.
Bolt It On and Forget It
The cushions are bonded right inside the frame. There is no air valve, no pressure gauge, and nothing to service. Install it once and pull with it for the life of the truck.
Calmer, Steadier Pulls
The pivoting cushion design damps the fore-aft jerks that get a trailer swaying in the first place. On heavy loads you will still want a dedicated sway control kit, but most light and mid-weight trailers ride noticeably calmer behind it.
Built For These Buyers
The Impact Cushion is the right call when you want a smoother tow and would rather not think about air pressure at all.
- Weekend and seasonal towers who hook up a few times a year
- Anyone who does not want to babysit air pressure or buy a compressor
- Boat, fish house, snowmobile, and ice house haulers
- Contractors pulling skid steer, dump, and equipment trailers
- Anyone wanting a real ride upgrade over a solid ball mount without overspending
- Fleet operators who want zero ongoing hitch maintenance
Cushion vs Air Ride: How to Choose
Both pull smoother than a solid mount. What sets them apart comes down to suspension travel, tunability, and price.
Impact Cushion 14K (this product)
Runs on rubber cushions and costs roughly 30 to 40% less. Zero maintenance, ever. It has less suspension travel than air ride while still riding far better than solid steel. It is the pick for occasional or light-duty towing, or anyone who would rather keep things simple than fuss with settings.
Original Shocker Air Hitch (air-ride sibling)
Same chassis with an adjustable airbag in place of the cushions. You get more travel, a smoother ride at any weight, and the ability to dial pressure to match each trailer. It costs more, needs a compressor, and the airbag is a wear item (rarely, and field-replaceable when it happens). It is built for daily towers and heavy use.
Set It and Forget It
Most truck owners who tow a handful of times a year do not want a hitch that nags for attention before every trip. The Impact Cushion 14K bolts in, pulls trailers smoothly, and never asks for service. There is no air pressure to check the morning you leave, no airbag to inspect, and no compressor riding along in the toolbox. If you chose Shocker for the name but the air-ride routine is not for you, this is the line built exactly for that.
One Base Frame, Every Shocker Attachment
Because the Impact Cushion shares the Original Shocker chassis, every ball mount attachment in the Shocker catalog bolts right on. That covers combo balls, pintle hooks, clevises, drawbars, raised mounts, and drop mounts. Buy the base frame once and swap attachments as your trailers change. It is finished in a safety red textured powder coat that stays visible in traffic and shrugs off chips, and it ships direct from our Canadian warehouse with no border wait.
$772.78
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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