Impact Cushion Hich & Cushion Drawbar w/1" Hole
Rated for your tow
14,000 lbs GTW · 2-1/2" receiver· 14,000 lbs GTW · 2-1/2" receiver
$873.58
or as low as $73/mo with flexible financing — 4, 6, or 12 months. Options at checkout.
Cushioned adjustable draw bar 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 and frost heave slams straight up through a solid ball mount, into the truck, into your back, and into whatever's riding in the trailer. That constant jarring and chucking is what grinds down trucks, trailers, and cargo over the miles. The Impact Cushion 14K takes the hit for you, and it never asks for a thing back. It runs the same proven 8-hole steel chassis as the Original Shocker Air Hitch, but sealed dual rubber bump cushions do the work of the airbag, so there's no air pressure to watch, no compressor to own, and no maintenance to remember. This cushion hitch and 1-inch-hole cushion drawbar hauls 14,000 lbs (the heaviest trailer you'll put behind a three-quarter-ton), swings from 4" drop to 4" rise so you sit level, drops into a 2-1/2-inch receiver, and costs 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 for 14,000 lbs GTW and up to 1,400 lb tongue weight, enough for the heaviest trailer behind a three-quarter-ton
- Costs about 30 to 40% less than the air-ride Original Shocker Hitch, a real ride upgrade for 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's easy to spot and shrugs off chips
- 7-hole adjustable frame flips over for more drop or more rise so you sit level
- Takes every Shocker ball mount attachment in the catalog, so it grows with your trailers
- No air pressure, no compressor, no learning curve. Hook up and go
What's Included
- Impact Cushion Hich & Cushion Drawbar 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 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 down the road, the cushions squash and spring back, soaking up the shock right at the hitch instead of passing it through to the truck.
It Pivots Instead of Slamming
The ball mount pivots on the same lever-arm geometry as the air-ride Original Shocker. That pivot is what gives cushion hitches their smoother feel next to a dead-solid steel mount.
Sealed Up and Left Alone
The cushions are bonded inside the frame. No air valve, no pressure gauge, nothing to service. Install it once and use it for as long as you own the truck.
Calmer Behind the Truck
The pivoting cushion design dampens the fore-aft jerks that start trailer sway. It won't replace a dedicated sway control kit on heavy loads, though most light and mid-weight trailers ride a lot 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.
- Weekend and occasional towers who hook up a few times a year
- Anyone who doesn't 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 smoother tow without the air-ride price
- Fleet operators who want zero ongoing hitch maintenance
Cushion vs Air Ride: How to Choose
Both ride better than a solid mount. The difference comes down to travel, tunability, and price.
Impact Cushion 14K (this product)
Rubber cushions do the work. Roughly 30 to 40% cheaper, with zero maintenance. Less suspension travel than air ride, but a clear step up from a solid steel mount. Best for occasional or light-duty towing, or any buyer who wants simple over tunable.
Original Shocker Air Hitch (air-ride sibling)
Same chassis, but with an adjustable airbag. More travel, a smoother ride at any load weight, and you can dial pressure to match the 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 don't want a hitch that nags 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, no compressor rattling around in the toolbox. If you picked Shocker for the name but don't want the air-ride routine, this is the line built for exactly that.
Same Ecosystem as the Original Shocker
Because the Impact Cushion shares the Original Shocker chassis, every ball mount attachment in the Shocker catalog bolts right on: combo balls, pintle hooks, clevises, drawbars, raised mounts, drop mounts. Buy the base frame once and swap attachments as your trailers change. It's finished in a safety red textured powder coat that's easy to spot and resists chipping, and it ships direct from our Canadian warehouse, so there's no border wait.
$873.58
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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