Impact Cushion Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/2-5/16" 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.
Every bump, frost heave, and hard stop on a solid ball mount slams straight up through your truck, and you feel all of it in the seat. The Shocker Impact Cushion 14K softens that hit without asking you to babysit anything. It runs the same proven 8-hole steel chassis as the Original Shocker Air Hitch, but it swaps the airbag for sealed dual rubber bump cushions, so there is no air pressure to check, no compressor to own, and no maintenance to remember. This Impact Cushion Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/2-5/16" Ball hauls up to 14,000 lbs GTW, drops from 0" to 7-1/2", and slides into any 2-1/2-inch receiver. It costs roughly 30 to 40% less than the air-ride version and still pulls noticeably smoother than any solid ball mount. In stock in Canada and ships direct, so there is no border wait.
Key Highlights
- Sealed dual rubber cushions soak up road shock with zero maintenance, ever
- Pulls up to 14,000 lbs GTW and 1,400 lb tongue weight, plenty for the heaviest trailer behind a three-quarter-ton
- Costs about 30 to 40% less than the air-ride Original Shocker Hitch
- 2-1/2-inch shank drops into class V receivers on F-250 and 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 so you can level any trailer
- Takes every Shocker ball mount attachment in the catalog, so one frame covers all your trailers
- No air pressure, no compressor, no learning curve
What's Included
- Impact Cushion Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/2-5/16" Ball cushioned base frame assembly
- Sealed dual rubber bump cushions (pre-installed)
- 2-5/16-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 Rubber Cushions Take the Hit
Two Sealed Rubber Cushions Do the Work
A pair of dense rubber bump stops sits between the ball mount arm and the receiver frame. When the trailer tugs and bounces, the cushions squeeze and spring back, soaking up the road shock right at the hitch so it never reaches you in the cab.
A Pivot That Softens the Ride
The ball mount swings on the same lever-arm geometry as the air-ride Original Shocker. That pivot is the reason a cushion hitch feels smoother than a solid steel mount that has nowhere to give.
Sealed Up, Nothing to Service
The cushions are bonded inside the frame. No air valve, no pressure gauge, nothing to top up. Bolt it in once and pull with it for the life of your truck.
Calmer Behind the Truck
The pivoting cushion damps the fore-aft jerks that get trailer sway started, so most light and mid-weight trailers pull noticeably calmer. Heavy loads still want a dedicated sway control kit, and you will feel the everyday difference right away.
Who This Hitch Is Made For
Reach for the Impact Cushion when you want a smoother tow but do not want to think about air pressure.
- Folks who tow a few times a year and want it simple
- Anyone who does not want to babysit air pressure or own a compressor
- Boat, fish house, snowmobile, and ice house haulers
- Contractors pulling skid steer, dump, and equipment trailers
- Anyone wanting a real upgrade over a solid ball mount without paying for air ride
- Fleet operators who want zero ongoing hitch maintenance
Cushion or Air Ride: How to Choose
Both ride better than a solid mount. What sets them apart is travel, tunability, and price.
Impact Cushion 14K (this product)
Rubber cushions, roughly 30 to 40% cheaper, and zero maintenance. You get less suspension travel than air ride, plus a clear step up from solid steel. It is the right pick for occasional or light-duty towing, and for anyone who would rather keep it simple than tune it.
Original Shocker Air Hitch (air-ride sibling)
Same chassis with an adjustable airbag. You get more travel, a smoother ride at any load weight, and the ability to dial pressure to match each trailer. It costs more, needs a compressor, and the airbag is a wear item (rare, and field-replaceable). Best for daily towers and heavy use.
Set It and Forget It
Most truck owners who tow a few times a year do not want a hitch that begs for attention. The Impact Cushion 14K bolts in, pulls smooth, and never needs servicing. There is no air pressure to check before a trip, no airbag to inspect, and no compressor riding in the toolbox. If you picked Shocker for the name but do not want the air-ride routine, this is the line built exactly for you.
Same Ecosystem as the Original Shocker
Because the Impact Cushion runs the same chassis as the Original Shocker, every ball mount attachment in the Shocker catalog fits it: combo balls, pintle hooks, clevises, drawbars, raised mounts, and drop mounts. Buy the base frame once and swap attachments as your trailers change. It comes finished in a safety red textured powder coat that stays visible on the road and resists chipping, and it ships direct from our Canadian warehouse.
$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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