Impact Max Cushion Hitch & 8-Ton Channel Style Pintle Hook with 2" Ball
Rated for your tow
20,000 lbs GTW · 2,000 lbs TW · 2-1/2" receiver· 20,000 lbs GTW · 2,000 lbs TW · 2-1/2" receiver
$839.98
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Adjustable Pintle Hook & Ball Mount
Fits 6" OD x 3" ID pintle rings, with an adjustable design offering a 1" rise to 6-1/2" drop and 7 adjustment holes for flexibility in height.
HD Pivoting Design
Filters the rock shock through the urethane cushions with the greaseable 1" diameter 1045 carbon steel pivot bolt.
Unique Flip Around Design
Hitch can be flipped around more drop or rise. The only cushion hitch on the market that can be flipped around.
Dual Cushion Bump System
Absorbs road shock, bumps, and jerks, reducing sway and providing a smoother towing experience. Cushions forward & backwards plus up & down for maximum cushioning.
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.
The Shocker Impact Max 20K is the heavy-duty cushion hitch built for 1-ton trucks and 20,000 lb loads. Same proven dual rubber bump cushion design as the Impact Cushion 14K, but on the beefed-up 20K chassis with a matte black powder coat finish. This Impact Max Cushion Hitch & 8-Ton Channel Style Pintle Hook with 2" Ball carries 20,000 lbs GTW with up to 2,000 lb tongue weight, fits 2-1/2-inch receivers, and offers 1" Rise to 6-1/2" Drop — all with zero air pressure to manage and no ongoing maintenance.
Key Highlights
- 20,000 lbs GTW capacity with up to 2,000 lb tongue weight
- Sealed dual rubber cushions — no air pressure, no maintenance
- Matte black powder coat — modern, stealth, chip-resistant finish
- 2-1/2-inch shank fits F-250 / RAM 2500-class three-quarter-ton trucks (class V receivers)
- 7-hole adjustable frame, reversible for more drop or rise
- Same ball mount attachments as the HD Max Black ecosystem
- Roughly 30–40% less than the HD Max Black 20K air-ride version
- Built for 1-ton pickups and dual-rear-wheel trucks pulling at the 20K limit
Why a 20K Cushion Hitch
Real Capacity for 1-Ton Trucks
The 14K Impact Cushion is plenty for half-tons and many 3/4-tons. But once you are pulling skid steers, dump trailers, or heavy equipment haulers behind a 1-ton, you need the 20K chassis. Same cushion technology, heavier-duty steel.
Dual Rubber Bump Cushions
Two sealed rubber cushions absorb tow shock through compression and rebound. The pivoting ball mount geometry is what makes a cushion hitch ride smoother than a solid mount, even at full GTW.
Matte Black Stealth Finish
Textured matte black powder coat hides road grime, resists chipping, and pairs cleanly with modern blacked-out trucks. Same finish family as the HD Max Black air-ride line.
No Compressor Required
Unlike air-ride hitches at this capacity, the Impact Max 20K is sealed and requires no compressor or pressure gauge. That matters on remote job sites and ranch work where running a compressor is not always practical.
Built For These Trucks and Trailers
Twenty thousand pounds is serious capacity. The Impact Max is designed 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 at full GTW
- Skid steer trailers, dump trailers, 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)
Rubber cushions. Sealed and maintenance-free. About 30–40% cheaper. Zero compressor or pressure gauge required. Best for buyers who want simplicity, durability, and a clear ride upgrade over solid mounts — without the air-ride workflow.
HD Max Black 20K (air-ride sibling)
Adjustable airbag with tunable pressure for any load. More travel and a smoother ride at any tongue weight. Requires an inflator. Airbag is field-replaceable but is a wear item 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 fleet yard, you do not always have time to check airbag pressure before a tow. The Impact Max 20K removes that step entirely. Hook up, pull, unhook, repeat — for years, with no maintenance routine. For buyers who want Shocker capacity and ride quality but 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 shares ball mount attachments with the HD Max Black — combo balls, pintle hooks, clevises, drawbars, raised mounts, drop mounts. If you are running multiple trucks across the Shocker ecosystem, your attachments cross-compatible across the 20K product family. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch in Jamestown, ND, with a textured matte black powder coat that holds up to UV, road salt, and rock chips.
What's Included
- Impact Max Cushion Hitch & 8-Ton Channel Style Pintle Hook with 2" Ball cushioned base frame assembly
- Sealed dual rubber bump cushions (pre-installed)
- 2-inch ball with pintle hook combo 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
Slide the 2-1/2-inch shank into your truck's receiver, drop in the hitch pin, and lock the clip. If your kit includes a ball mount, select the drop/rise hole for level tow and pin the attachment. The cushions are sealed — no air pressure setup needed. Hook up and tow.
Tools needed:
No tools required
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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.
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