Impact Cushion Hitch & Drawbar Mount w/1" Hole
Rated for your tow
14,000 lbs GTW · 2-1/2" receiver· 14,000 lbs GTW · 2-1/2" receiver
$739.18
or as low as $62/mo with flexible financing — 4, 6, or 12 months. Options at checkout.
Cushioned adjustable draw bar hitch
mount with 1" hole for farm applications. (This is NOT for use with hitch ball)
Base frame works with all
the Shocker ball mount adapters attachments; Pintle hooks, combo multiball, clevis, drop ball mounts, raise ball mounts (sold separately)
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
Comes with 2" or 2-1/2"
shank. 2-1/2" will fit 3" receiver hitch tubes with adapter (sold separately)
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 hard stop, every frost heave, and every seam in the road travels straight up through a solid steel ball mount and into your truck, your trailer, and whatever you loaded in it. That constant jarring and chucking wears on the rig and wears on you. The Shocker Impact Cushion 14K takes the edge off without asking a thing of 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 is no air pressure to monitor, no compressor to own, and no maintenance to keep up with. Rated at 14,000 lbs GTW with 4" Drop to 4" Rise and built for 2-1/2-inch receivers, it costs roughly 30 to 40% less than the air-ride version and still pulls noticeably smoother than any solid ball mount.
Key Highlights
- Sealed dual rubber cushions soak up road shock and never need servicing, not once
- Handles up to 14,000 lbs GTW and 1,400 lb tongue weight, the heaviest trailer you will put behind a three-quarter-ton
- Costs roughly 30 to 40% less than the air-ride Original Shocker Hitch for a smoother tow at less money
- 2-1/2-inch shank drops straight into F-250 and RAM 2500-class three-quarter-ton trucks (class V receivers)
- Safety red textured powder coat that is easy to spot and holds up to chips
- 7-hole adjustable frame flips over for more drop or more rise so you can level almost any trailer
- Takes every Shocker ball mount attachment in the catalog, so one base frame handles all your trailers
- No air pressure to set, no compressor to haul, and nothing new to learn
What's Included
- Impact Cushion Hitch & Drawbar Mount w/1" Hole cushioned base frame assembly
- Sealed dual rubber bump cushions (pre-installed)
- 1-inch drawbar pin 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 Bump Cushions
A pair of dense rubber bump stops sits between the ball mount arm and the receiver frame. When the trailer tugs and bounces down the road, those cushions squeeze and spring back, soaking up the shock right at the hitch so it never reaches your cab or your cargo.
It Pivots Instead of Sitting Rigid
The ball mount rides on the same lever-arm geometry as the air-ride Original Shocker. That pivot is the whole reason a cushion hitch feels smoother than a chunk of solid steel bolted straight to your bumper.
Sealed Up and Maintenance-Free
The cushions are bonded right inside the frame. There is no air valve to open, no gauge to read, and nothing to service. You install it once and it keeps working for the life of the truck.
Naturally Fights Sway
The pivoting cushion design settles the fore-and-aft jerks that get a trailer swaying in the first place. On a heavy load you will still want a dedicated sway control kit, but most light and mid-weight trailers tow noticeably calmer behind it.
Built For These Buyers
Reach for the Impact Cushion when you want a smoother tow but never want to think about air pressure again.
- Weekend and once-in-a-while 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
- First-time buyers who want a real upgrade over a solid ball mount without the top price
- Fleet operators who want a hitch that never needs upkeep
Cushion vs Air Ride: How to Choose
Both ride better than a solid mount. Where they part ways is travel, tunability, and price.
Impact Cushion 14K (this product)
Runs on rubber cushions and comes in around 30 to 40% cheaper with zero maintenance. You get less suspension travel than air ride, though it is still a clear step up from solid steel. This is the one to grab for occasional or light-duty towing, or any time you would rather keep it simple than fuss with settings.
Original Shocker Air Hitch (air-ride sibling)
Same chassis with an adjustable airbag in place of the cushions. It gives you more travel, a smoother ride at any load weight, and the ability to dial the pressure to match each 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
Most folks who tow a few times a year do not want a hitch that keeps asking for attention. The Impact Cushion 14K bolts in, pulls smoothly, and never needs servicing. There is no air pressure to check before a trip, no airbag to inspect, and no compressor taking up room in the toolbox. If you chose 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 bolts right on, including combo balls, pintle hooks, clevises, drawbars, raised mounts, and drop mounts. Buy the base frame once and swap attachments as your trailers change over the years. It is finished in a safety red textured powder coat that is easy to spot and resists chipping, and it ships direct from our Canadian warehouse with no border wait.
$739.18
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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