Impact Max Cushion Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/2-5/16" Ball
Rated for your tow
20,000 lbs GTW · 2,000 lbs TW · 2" receiver· 20,000 lbs GTW · 2,000 lbs TW · 2" receiver
$789.58
or as low as $66/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
Max Black Textured Finish
Impact resistant super durable textured matte black powder coated finish of base frame
Choose Hitch Ball
Pick between a 2″ ball (rated at 10,000 lbs. tow cap) or a 2-5/16″ ball (rated at 20,000 lbs. tow cap)
Includes complete adjustable Shocker Impact
Max cushioned base frame with built-in bump cushions, adjustable drop ball mount & 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.
Pull a loaded equipment trailer or dump trailer behind a 1-ton and you feel every frost heave and hard stop. The trailer chucks into the truck, the ride turns harsh, and the wear piles up on your truck, your trailer, and whatever you are hauling. The Shocker Impact Max 20K takes that hit for you. It is a heavy-duty cushion hitch built for 1-ton trucks and 20,000 lb loads, using the same proven dual rubber bump cushion design as the Impact Cushion 14K, now on a beefed-up 20K chassis with a matte black powder coat finish. This Impact Max Cushion Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/2-5/16" Ball hauls up to 20,000 lbs GTW with up to 2,000 lb of tongue weight, slides into any 2-inch receiver, and gives you 0" to 7-1/2" of drop to set your trailer level. Best part: there is zero air pressure to manage and no ongoing maintenance. Hook up and go.
Key Highlights
- Handles 20,000 lbs GTW and up to 2,000 lb of tongue weight, enough for the heaviest trailer behind a 1-ton
- Sealed dual rubber cushions soak up the jarring with no air pressure to set and nothing to maintain
- Matte black powder coat shrugs off rock chips and road grime and matches a blacked-out truck
- 2-inch shank drops into an F-150-class half-ton receiver or any class III/IV receiver
- 7-hole adjustable frame flips over so you can dial in more drop or rise to tow level
- Runs the same ball mount attachments as the HD Max Black ecosystem, so your gear carries over
- Costs roughly 30 to 40% less than the HD Max Black 20K air-ride version
- Built for 1-ton pickups and dual-rear-wheel trucks running right at the 20K limit
What's Included
- Impact Max 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
- Textured matte black powder coat finish
- Installation instructions
Not Included
- —Sway control kit (available separately if towing close to GTW limit)
- —Receiver tube adapter (only required when stepping between receiver sizes)
- —Additional ball mount attachments (pintle, clevis, drawbar, drop, combo, raised; sold separately)
Installation
Watch the official install walkthrough for this hitch — the exact steps and tools, straight from the manufacturer.
Why Step Up to a 20K Cushion Hitch
Capacity That Matches a 1-Ton
The 14K Impact Cushion is plenty for half-tons and many 3/4-tons. Start hauling skid steers, dump trailers, or heavy equipment behind a 1-ton and you need the 20K chassis under you. You get the same cushion technology built on heavier-duty steel.
Dual Rubber Bump Cushions
Two sealed rubber cushions squeeze and rebound to swallow the shock of the road before it reaches your truck. The ball mount pivots as they work, which is why a cushion hitch rides smoother than a solid mount even at full GTW.
Matte Black Stealth Finish
Textured matte black powder coat hides road grime, fights off chips, and looks right behind a modern blacked-out truck. It is the same finish family as the HD Max Black air-ride line.
No Compressor Required
Air-ride hitches at this capacity need a compressor and a pressure gauge. The Impact Max 20K is sealed and needs neither. That is a real advantage on remote job sites and ranch work where dragging out a compressor is not always practical.
The Trucks and Trailers It Was Built For
Twenty thousand pounds is serious capacity. The Impact Max is built for the trucks and loads that demand it, without the air-ride workflow.
- 1-ton pickups (F-350, RAM 3500, GMC 3500HD)
- Dual-rear-wheel trucks pulling at full GTW
- Skid steer trailers, dump trailers, and equipment haulers
- Contractor and ranch trailers pulling at or near 20,000 lbs
- Fleet trucks where simplicity and durability beat tunability
- Buyers stepping up from the Impact Cushion 14K who outgrew its capacity
Impact Max 20K vs HD Max Black 20K
Same 20K chassis family, same matte black finish. The choice comes down to suspension technology.
Impact Max 20K (this product)
Sealed rubber cushions, maintenance-free, and about 30 to 40% cheaper. No compressor or pressure gauge to fuss with. Best for the buyer who wants simplicity, durability, and a clear ride upgrade over a solid mount, all without the air-ride workflow.
HD Max Black 20K (air-ride sibling)
An adjustable airbag lets you tune the pressure to any load, with more travel and a smoother ride at any tongue weight. It needs an inflator, and the airbag is field-replaceable but wears over many years. Best for daily towers and heavy-haul operators who value adjustability.
Built for the Job Site
On a working ranch, a remote job site, or a busy fleet yard, you do not always have a minute to check airbag pressure before you pull out. The Impact Max 20K takes that step off your list. Hook up, pull, unhook, and do it again for years with no maintenance routine. If you want Shocker capacity and ride quality but want to treat the hitch like any other piece of fleet equipment, this is the line built for you.
Same Attachments as the HD Max Black
The Impact Max 20K uses the same ball mount attachments as the HD Max Black: combo balls, pintle hooks, clevises, drawbars, raised mounts, and drop mounts. Run several trucks across the Shocker lineup and your attachments carry over across the whole 20K product family. It is finished in a textured matte black powder coat that holds up to UV, road salt, and rock chips, and it is stocked in Canada for fast, border-free shipping.
$789.58
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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