Shocker HD Max Black Super Drop Air Hitch Base Frame Complete w/ Pins (No Ball Mount)
Rated for your tow
20,000 lbs GTW · 2,000 lbs TW · 2" receiver· 20,000 lbs GTW · 2,000 lbs TW · 2" receiver
$1,108.80
$1,159.20 save $50.40
or as low as $93/mo with flexible financing — 4, 6, or 12 months. Options at checkout.
Smother Safer Towing
Air ride towing technology with a heavy-duty built-in air ride system to cushion the ride & absorb the road shock.
Matte Black Finish
Max Black™ Textured Matte Black Premium Powder-Coat Finish on Base Frame.
Improves Safety
By giving you improved control of your tow vehicle and trailer. The air bag receiver hitch system allows for better control of your pickup and the trailer it is towing.
Built-in HD Air Ride System
Absorbs road shock, bumps, bangs, tugs & jerks and creates a smooth ride & reduces the tendency to trailer sway. Dual rubber bump cushions also offer additional HD performance.
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.
When your truck sits high and your trailer tongue sits low, the trailer rides nose-down and every bump slams straight up the frame. You feel it in the mirrors, in the cargo, and in your lower back on a long haul. The Shocker HD Max Black Super Drop closes that gap. Its 12-hole frame drops up to 12-1/2 inches so you can pull the trailer nose level even on a lifted rig, and the same 20K air ride suspension that runs across the HD Max Black line soaks up the frost heaves and hard stops instead of passing them to you. This base frame comes complete with pins (no ball mount), carries a 20,000 lb GTW rating, fits any 2-inch receiver, and gives you 12 adjustment holes to dial in a level tow on lifted trucks and low-deck trailers.
Key Highlights
- Drops up to 12-1/2 inches, the deepest reach in the HD Max Black family, so you can level a lifted truck
- Hauls up to 20,000 lbs GTW on full air ride, so heavy loads ride smooth instead of jarring
- 12-hole Super Drop frame lets you fine-tune the height until the trailer sits dead level
- Textured matte black powder coat shrugs off rock chips, rust, and sun fade, so it still looks right years in
- 2-inch shank drops into F-150-class half-ton trucks (and class III/IV receivers)
- Flip the frame for extra rise when a taller trailer tongue needs it
- Same airbag and same chassis strength as the standard HD Max Black 20K, just with more drop
- Built for lifted trucks, low-tongue gooseneck-converted trailers, and low-deck haulers
What's Included
- Shocker HD Max Black Super Drop 12-hole base frame (no ball mount)
- Pre-installed air bag with Schrader valve
- No ball mount (this is the base frame only; add an HD Max Black attachment separately)
- 2 D-handle hitch pins with clips
- Textured matte black powder coat finish
- Installation and air-pressure setup instructions
Not Included
- —Air compressor or inflator (available separately or use any standard tire inflator)
- —Sway control kit (available separately if needed)
- —Receiver tube adapter (only required if upgrading from a smaller factory receiver)
Installation
Watch the official install walkthrough for this hitch — the exact steps and tools, straight from the manufacturer.
Why the Super Drop Frame
Four Extra Holes, Way More Drop
Four more adjustment holes than the standard 8-hole HD Max Black frame. Those extra holes are what let you reach 10 to 12 inches of drop and finally pull a lifted truck's trailer level.
Air Ride at Every Drop Setting
Most extreme-drop hitches are solid steel, so every bump comes through hard. The Super Drop keeps the airbag working across the entire drop range, so you get the clearance you need without beating up your truck, trailer, and cargo.
Flip It for Rise
Turn the frame over and you get up to 2 inches of rise. Handy for a cab-over camper or a taller trailer tongue behind a stock-height truck.
Works With Every HD Max Black Attachment
It takes every HD Max Black ball mount attachment: combo balls, pintles, clevises, and drawbars. Buy the frame once and swap the attachment as your trailers change.
Built for These Trucks and Trailers
If your factory hitch leaves the trailer sitting nose-up or nose-down, you need more drop range, and this frame gives it to you.
- Lifted half-ton, 3/4-ton, and 1-ton pickups running 3 to 6 inch lifts
- Trailers with low front tongues that ride nose-down behind a stock-height truck
- Low-deck equipment haulers, race trailers, and gooseneck-converted bumper-pull trailers
- Dual-rear-wheel trucks that sit tall from the factory
- Any rig where the standard 6 to 7 inch drop cannot get the trailer level
- F-150-class half-ton trucks (and class III/IV receivers) running aftermarket suspension
Super Drop vs Standard HD Max Black 20K
Both run the same 20K air ride chassis. Pick based on how much drop your setup actually needs.
Standard HD Max Black 20K (8-hole frame)
Gives you up to about 7 inches of drop. It is the right call for a stock-height truck pulling a typical bumper-pull trailer, and it costs less, so it is the standard pick for the HD Max Black line.
HD Max Black Super Drop (12-hole frame)
Gives you up to 12-1/2 inches of drop. Go with this one when the standard frame cannot get the trailer level, like on lifted trucks, low-tongue trailers, or an odd height mismatch. It runs $50 to $80 more than the standard frame.
Why a Level Trailer Matters More Than You Think
Tow nose-high and weight comes off the trailer's front axle, which is what starts a trailer swaying behind you. Tow nose-low and you overload that front axle, so the nose dives every time you brake. Either way your tires wear faster, the ride gets rougher, and it takes longer to stop. Getting the trailer level is the single biggest safety upgrade most lifted-truck owners can make, and the Super Drop frame is what makes it possible without giving up air ride.
Built and Finished to Last
The chassis is heavy-duty steel wrapped in a textured matte black powder coat that hides road grime, takes rock chips without flaking, and holds up to sun better than a gloss finish. Inside is the same multi-ply commercial air bag Shocker runs across the HD line. It is backed by Shocker's 60-day satisfaction guarantee, and it is in stock and ships direct from Canada, so there is no border wait.
$1,108.80
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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