Shocker Max Black Air Hitch & Channel Style Pintle Hook
Rated for your tow
14,000 lbs GTW · 1,400 lbs TW · 2" receiver· 14,000 lbs GTW · 1,400 lbs TW · 2" receiver
$1,175.98
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14,000 lbs Tow Capacity
14,000 lbs towing capacity and a 1,400 lbs tongue weight. Great for equipment trailers, skid steer trailers & more.
Textured Matte Black Finish
The base frame features an impact-resistant premium powder-coat finish, providing durability and protection.
Adjustable for Weight
Easily fine-tune for your towing needs—simply add air for heavier loads.
10-Ton Military-Style Hitch
The heavy-duty pintle hook is compatible with 6" OD x 2.5"-3" ID pintle rings, ensuring robust connections. (Don't Go over Base Frame GTW)
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 Max Black 14K is the Original Shocker Air Hitch chassis dressed in a textured matte-black premium powder coat. Same 14,000 lbs GTW capacity, same air-ride engineering, same 2-inch fitment for F-150-class half-ton trucks (and class III/IV receivers) — finished in a stealth black that hides scratches, complements blacked-out trucks, and gives this Shocker Max Black Air Hitch & Channel Style Pintle Hook a more rugged, upmarket presence than the classic red.
Key Highlights
- 14,000 lbs GTW with up to 1,400 lbs tongue weight on the proven 8-hole chassis
- Premium textured matte-black powder coat hides road rash and looks better with age
- Fits 2-inch receivers on F-150-class half-ton trucks (and class III/IV receivers)
- Adjustable air pressure dials in the perfect ride for any trailer load
- Rocker-arm pivot design — fewer moving parts, longer service life
- 3″ Drop to 7″ Drop ball-mount geometry for proper trailer leveling
- Pairs visually with blacked-out trucks, dark wheels, and modern OEM packages
- Manufactured in Jamestown, ND with Shocker's lifetime frame warranty
How Shocker Air Ride Works
Built-In Air Spring
A heavy-duty air bag mounted under the receiver tube absorbs jerking, tugging, and impact forces before they reach your truck or trailer. No hard connection, no shock transfer.
Adjustable for Any Load
Add air for heavier loads, release air for lighter ones. Dial in the perfect pressure so the hitch sits at proper ride height every time you hook up.
Rocker-Arm Pivot
Shocker's signature down-and-back motion uses a single pivot — no slides, rollers, parallel linkages, or stacked airbags. Fewer moving parts, longer service life.
Dual Bump Cushions
Backup rubber cushions handle the extreme jolts the airbag can’t fully absorb, giving the system a redundant safety margin under heavy hits.
Why Buyers Choose the Black Finish
Same proven 14K chassis as the Original — the difference is finish and presentation.
- Textured matte black hides scratches and chips far better than glossy red
- Coordinates with blacked-out OEM packages (King Ranch, Limited, AT4, Rebel, Platinum)
- Looks newer, longer — no fade-line where the receiver enters the bumper
- Premium aesthetic for buyers who treat their truck as a statement piece
- Same 20+ Shocker ball-mount attachments are available in matching black
- Identical air-ride performance — pure cosmetic and durability upgrade
Sway Control: Two Configurations
The Max Black ships with or without sway-control tabs depending on the ball-mount attachment you choose:
Standard Ball Mount (No Sway Tabs)
Best for boats, livestock trailers, equipment haulers, and any load that doesn’t need friction sway bars. The pivoting air-ride design naturally reduces sway tendency on its own.
Ball Mount With Welded Sway Tabs
Adds welded mounting tabs for friction sway-bar kits (sold separately). Recommended for travel trailers and tall-profile campers prone to crosswind sway.
Flippable Drop / Rise Geometry
This Shocker Max Black Air Hitch & Channel Style Pintle Hook ships with a 3″ Drop to 7″ Drop ball-mount configuration. Most Shocker ball mounts are reversible — flip the mount to convert drop into rise, or use the 8 adjustment holes to fine-tune coupler height. Whether you tow a low travel trailer behind a lifted truck or a tall camper behind a stock pickup, the geometry adapts.
Premium Finish, Lifetime Frame
Manufactured in Jamestown, North Dakota on the same heavy-wall steel chassis as the Original 14K. The textured matte-black powder coat is engineered to resist UV fade, hide micro-scratches from receiver insertion, and outlast glossy finishes in salt-belt and gravel-road environments. Backed by Shocker Hitch's lifetime frame warranty and 60-day satisfaction guarantee.
What's Included
- Max Black 14K Air Hitch base frame (2-inch receiver shank, matte black)
- Built-in air spring and dual rubber bump cushions (pre-installed)
- Schrader air valve with cap
- (3) D-handle ball-mount attachment pins with clips
- Selected ball-mount attachment if applicable to this SKU (matching black where offered)
- Installation and air-pressure setup instructions
Not Included
- —Air compressor or pressure gauge (available separately)
- —Friction sway-bar kit (required only if towing sway-prone trailers; sold separately)
- —Add-on ball-mount attachments beyond the one shipped with this SKU
Installation
Slide the Max Black shank into your truck's 2-inch receiver, secure with a hitch pin, and inflate the air bag to match your trailer's tongue weight. Attach the ball mount with the included D-handle pins. Hook up your trailer and adjust pressure until the truck and trailer sit level.
Tools needed:
No tools required for hitch insertion · Tire-style air pump or compressor for initial inflation
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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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