Shocker HD Max Black Super Drop Air Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/ 2-5/16" 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
$1,343.98
$1,411.18 save $67.20
or as low as $112/mo with flexible financing — 4, 6, or 12 months. Options at checkout.
Matte Black Finish
Impact resistant Max Black™ textured matte black Premium powder-coat finish on hitch.
Built-in HD Air Ride System
Absorbs road shock and creates a smooth ride & reduces trailer sway. Dual rubber bump cushions offer additional HD performance.
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.
12 Adjustment Holes & 4-1/2" to 12-1/2" of Drop
With the massive drop of this hitch, you should have at least 22" of height from the ground to the bottom of your trucks receiver tube. Choose a 2" or 2 5/16" hitch ball.
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.
You back up to a low trailer tongue, your truck sits high off a lift or big tires, and the ball ends up inches too tall to hook up level. So you tow nose-up, the trailer starts to wander, and every frost heave and hard stop jars back through the truck. The Shocker HD Max Black Super Drop closes that gap. Its 12-hole frame gives you up to 12-1/2 inches of drop, and it keeps the same 20K air ride suspension that softens the ride across the whole HD Max Black line. Rated at 20,000 lbs GTW, it slides into 2-1/2-inch receivers and adjusts from 4-1/2 to 12-1/2 inches of drop, so you can dial in a dead-level tow on a lifted rig pulling a low-deck trailer.
Key Highlights
- Up to 12-1/2 inches of drop, the deepest in the HD Max Black family, so you can level almost any lifted setup
- Hauls up to 20,000 lbs GTW on full air ride suspension that soaks up the rough stuff
- 12-hole Super Drop frame lets you fine-tune the height until the trailer sits dead level
- Textured matte black powder coat shrugs off chips, rust, and sun fade
- 2-1/2-inch shank drops into F-250 and RAM 2500-class three-quarter-ton trucks (class V receivers)
- Reversible frame flips over for extra rise when you need it
- Same airbag and same chassis strength as the standard HD Max Black 20K
- Built for lifted trucks, low-tongue gooseneck-converted trailers, and low-deck haulers
What's Included
- Shocker HD Max Black Super Drop 12-hole Super Drop base frame
- Pre-installed air bag with Schrader valve
- 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 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
You get 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, enough to level a lifted truck sitting over a low trailer tongue.
Soft Ride Even at Full Drop
Most deep-drop hitches are solid steel, so every bump slams straight into your truck. The Super Drop keeps the airbag working across the entire drop range, so you get the clearance you need and still soak up the road.
Flip It for Rise
Turn the frame over and you get up to 2 inches of rise instead of drop. That comes in 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, from combo balls to 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 to fix it. This frame gives you the room to do it.
- Lifted half-ton, 3/4-ton, and 1-ton pickups running 3 to 6 inch lifts
- Trailers with low front tongues that sit too low for a normal drop hitch
- Low-deck equipment haulers, race trailers, and gooseneck-converted bumper-pull trailers
- Dual-rear-wheel trucks that sit tall right from the factory
- Any rig where a standard 6 to 7 inch drop still leaves the trailer off level
- F-250 and RAM 2500-class three-quarter-ton trucks (class V receivers) running aftermarket suspension
Super Drop vs Standard HD Max Black 20K
Both ride on the same 20K air ride chassis. The only question is how much drop your setup actually needs.
Standard HD Max Black 20K (8-hole frame)
Gives you up to roughly 7 inches of drop. It is the right call for a stock-height truck pulling a typical bumper-pull trailer, and it costs less, which is why most buyers start here.
HD Max Black Super Drop (12-hole frame)
Gives you up to 12-1/2 inches of drop. Pick this one when the standard frame just cannot get the trailer level, like on a lifted truck, a low-tongue trailer, or an odd height mismatch. It runs about $50 to $80 more than the standard frame.
Why Level Tow Matters More Than Most Buyers Realize
When a trailer tows nose-high, weight lifts off its front axle and the whole thing starts to wander behind you. When it tows nose-low, the front axle takes too much load and the trailer dives every time you hit the brakes. Either way, you burn through tires faster, feel every bump, and add distance to your stops. Getting the trailer level is the biggest safety upgrade most lifted-truck owners can make, and the Super Drop frame is what makes it possible without giving up the air ride.
Built and Finished for the Long Haul
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 far better than a gloss finish. Inside is the same multi-ply commercial air bag used across the Shocker HD line. It is backed by Shocker's 60-day satisfaction guarantee, and it is in stock and ships direct from Canada with no border wait.
$1,343.98
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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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