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 · 3" receiver· 20,000 lbs GTW · 2,000 lbs TW · 3" receiver
$1,394.38
$1,461.58 save $67.20
or as low as $117/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.
When your truck sits tall and the trailer tongue sits low, the trailer rides nose-high. You feel it as sway on the highway, uneven tire wear, and a nervous dive every time you hit the brakes. The Shocker HD Max Black Super Drop closes that gap. Its 12-hole Super Drop frame gives you up to 12-1/2 inches of drop, so you can finally pull the trailer level, and it does it on full air ride instead of dead steel. This Shocker HD Max Black Super Drop Air Hitch & Drop Ball Mount w/ 2-5/16" Ball is rated at 20,000 lbs GTW, fits 3-inch receivers, and adjusts from 4-1/2" to 12-1/2" of drop to dial in level tow on lifted rigs and low-deck trailers.
Key Highlights
- Pulls a lifted rig level with up to 12-1/2 inches of drop, the deepest in the HD Max Black family
- Hauls up to 20,000 lbs GTW on full air ride, so hard stops and rough roads stay smooth
- 12-hole Super Drop frame lets you fine-tune ride height until the trailer sits level
- Textured matte black powder coat shrugs off rock chips, rust, and UV fade
- 3-inch shank drops into F-350, RAM 3500, and dually one-ton trucks (class V/VI receivers)
- Reversible frame flips over for extra rise when you need it
- Same airbag and 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 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, Enough Drop for a Lift
Four more adjustment holes than the standard 8-hole HD Max Black frame. That extra room is what gets you 10 to 12 inches of drop, enough to pull a trailer level behind a lifted truck instead of leaving it nose-high.
Air Ride at Every Drop Height
Most extreme-drop hitches are a solid chunk of steel, which means every frost heave and expansion joint slams straight into your truck and trailer. The Super Drop keeps the airbag working across the entire drop range, so you get the clearance a lifted rig needs and a smooth ride at the same time.
Flip It for Rise When You Need It
Turn the frame over and you get up to 2 inches of rise instead of drop. Handy if you run a cab-over camper or hook to a higher trailer tongue on a stock-height truck.
One Frame, Every HD Max Black Attachment
It takes every HD Max Black ball mount attachment, including combo balls, pintles, clevises, and drawbars. Buy the frame once and swap the attachment as your trailers change, instead of buying a whole new hitch.
The Rigs This Frame Was Made For
If your factory hitch leaves the trailer hanging nose-up or nose-down, you need more drop range than it can give. This frame is how you fix 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 behind a taller truck
- Low-deck equipment haulers, race trailers, and gooseneck-converted bumper-pull trailers
- Dually trucks that already sit tall from the factory
- Any rig where a standard 6 to 7 inch drop still leaves the trailer off level
- F-350, RAM 3500, and dually one-ton trucks (class V/VI receivers) running aftermarket suspension
Super Drop vs Standard HD Max Black 20K
Both ride on the same 20K air ride chassis. Pick the one that matches 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 a bit less. Most stock-height setups start here.
HD Max Black Super Drop (12-hole frame)
Gives you up to 12-1/2 inches of drop. Reach for this when the standard frame just cannot get the trailer level, whether that is a lifted truck, a low-tongue trailer, or an odd height mismatch. It runs $50 to $80 more than the standard frame.
Why Getting the Trailer Level Actually Matters
Tow a trailer nose-high and it pulls weight off the trailer's front axle, which is what starts a trailer swaying behind you. Tow it nose-low and you overload that front axle and the trailer dives every time you brake. Either way your tires wear uneven, the ride gets harsh, and your stopping distance gets longer. For most lifted-truck owners, getting the trailer sitting level is the single biggest safety upgrade they can make, and the Super Drop frame is what lets you do it without giving up air ride.
Built and Finished to Take Abuse
The chassis is heavy-duty steel wrapped in a textured matte black powder coat that hides road grime, resists rock chips, and holds its color under UV far better than a gloss finish. Inside is the same multi-ply commercial air bag Shocker runs across the whole HD line. It is covered by Shocker's 60-day satisfaction guarantee, and it is in stock and shipping direct from Canada, so there is no border wait.
$1,394.38
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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.
Read the guideConfigure Your Hitch
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