Product Description
- Great for SUVs, Service Body & Flat Bed Trucks: Patent pending design is great for vehicles with the receiver hitch inside the bumper. If you want air ride towing, and your receiver hitch is inside the bumper, common on most sport utility vehicles, along with some service body & flat bed trucks, this is the tow hitch for you.
- Get Smoother Safer Air Ride Towing: The shock absorbing, pivoting design filters the road shock, bumps, tugs & sways through the dual bump cushion air ride system, giving you a way smoother and safer trailer towing experience. Easier on you, your passengers & equipment.
- Fine Tune for Best Ride & Load Control: Easily add or reduce air pressure with the integrated premium air line & valve loaded on the driver’s side of the frame. See our Air Hitch Air Pressure Video.
- Saves Money & Reduces Damage To Equipment: By reducing trailer breakage on both the trailer & contents. The Shocker hitch absorbs the damaging forces experienced with a typical hard connection. This greatly reduces the wear & tear on driveline & frame, along with reducing the chances of breaking welds & other long term damage to your equipment, truck & trailer. Treat yourself, passengers & equipment to a much smoother ride. No more continual bumps, jerks & vibrations.
- Simple and Effective Design: Utilizes a rocker arm pivot design that produces a down-and-back motion, distinct from other air hitches on the market. Design eliminates the need for slides, parallel linkages, rollers, shock absorbers, or multiple air spring bags. Filters the rock shock through the air ride system & urethane cushions with the greaseable 1″ diameter 1045 carbon steel pivot bolt.
- Heavy Duty 5/16″ Thick Side Plates with 10 Adjustment Holes: 2″ of rise to 10-1/2″ of drop. Depends on mount chosen. See the drop & rise guide below. Adjustment for combo-ball mount is 0″ to 6-1/2″ drop. Perfect for smooth trailer towing for SUVs with a receiver inside of bumper. Thick HD carbon steel side plates & top plate, heavy duty air spring & dual bump cushions.
- Textured Matte Black Finish: Max Black™ Textured Impact Resistant Matte Black Premium Powder-Coat Finish on hitch frame, shank, and components.
- 20+ Ball Options: Huge selection of ball mount attachments available. Combo, Drop, Raised, Sway Bar Tab Options, Pintle, Pintle with Ball, Drawbar, Clevis Pin & More. Combo adjustable multi-ball mount has with 2″ hitch ball & 2-5/16″ hitch ball.
- 14,000 lbs Tow Capacity: 14,000 lbs towing capacity and a 1,400 lbs tongue weight. Great for boats, campers, car trailers, utility trailers, ice houses, equipment trailers & more.
- Great for Vehicles with Receiver Inside Bumper: Fits Sport Utility Vehicles, Service Body & Flatbed Trucks with the receiver hitch tube inside the rear bumper. This Will Not work with Vans, CUVs, Compact, Midsize, or 1/2 ton pickups, as the frame is too long. It will also work with 4WD 3/4 & 1 Ton trucks or taller than stock & lifted pickups.
- Complete Air Ride Hitch Kit Includes: Shocker Trail Force air receiver hitch with built-in 10K air ride system & dual bump cushions, ball mount you choose, and three ball mount attachment pins with clips. 2 for the attachment and 1 for receiver hitch.
- Trail Force Air Bumper Mount Drop & Rise + Tow Rating Guide
– Combo Ball: 0″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
– Drop Ball: 4.5″ to 10.5″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
– Raised Ball: 2″ Rise to 4″ Drop | 2-5/16″ ball rated at 20,000 lbs & 2″ ball rated at 10,000 lbs.
– Channel Pintle Hook: 3″ to 9″ Drop | 10-Ton 20,000 lbs.
– Pintle Hook: 2.5″ Rise to 8.5″ Drop | 10-Ton 20,000 lbs.
– Channel Pintle & Ball: 3 to 8″ Drop | 8-Ton 16,000 lbs. (2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs).
– Pintle & Ball: 2.5″ Rise to 8.5″ Drop | 8-Ton 16,000 lbs. (2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs).
– Drawbar: 0″ Rise to 6.5″ Drop | 20,000 lbs.
– Clevis Mount: 3.5″ Drop to 9.5″ Drop | 20,000 lbs.
– Sway Bar Mounts: Same Rating as Like Type Mount Listing Above. - 2 Hole Receiver Shank: Available for 2″ receiver hitch tubes & features two hitch pin holes for length adjustability.
- Shock Dampening Action: Effectively absorbs the jerking, tugging & damaging forces experienced with a typical hard connection when towing trailers. There is no reason to beat yourself or your equipment up with a hard connection between trailer & receiver hitch. Helps eliminate tugs, thumps, jerks & bumps felt when towing on rough roads or concrete highways. Built-in air ride system for a smoother towing experience. No more jarring every time you cross a section divider.
- Safety Notice: Tow rating is limited by the lowest rated component. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND. Bolt on 2-5/16″ Ball is 20,000 lbs GTW & 2,000 lbs TW. Bolt-on 2″ Ball is 10,000 lbs GTW & 1,000 lbs TW.
- NOTE: This product will NOT work with a weight-distribution hitch system. If you have a W-D hitch, check out our Shocker Hitch Air Equalizer for WD Hitches.
- What Size Receiver Hitch Do I Need? Not sure if you have a 2″, 2-1/2″, or 3″ receiver tube? Measure inside to inside. Check out our guide on How to measure receiver hitch tube size?
- How Much Drop or Rise Do I Need? Check out our video on how to know how much drop do I need?
The patent-pending Trail Force® air ride receiver hitch is engineered for SUVs, flatbed trucks, and service body trucks where the receiver hitch is mounted inside the bumper. Ideal for towing boats, campers, or cargo trailers, this advanced air ride system absorbs bumps, tugs, and sway to deliver a smoother, safer towing experience. By reducing the harsh shock transfer common with traditional rigid hitches, Trail Force helps protect your vehicle, trailer, and cargo from unnecessary stress and wear.
Designed for 2″ receiver hitches, the Trail Force air hitch is compatible with over 20 interchangeable Shocker Hitch attachments. Installation is quick and simple, just insert it into your receiver, air it up, and you’re ready to tow in minutes. This easy-to-use in-air ride bumper hitch system cushions every mile, instantly improving ride quality and overall towing comfort.
Built tough for long-term performance, the adjustable air ride SUV hitch features multiple adjustment holes for ample drop or rise, offering excellent versatility for different towing setups. Its heavy-duty, shock-absorbing design is complemented by dual bump cushions that provide maximum damping on rough or uneven roads, ensuring years of reliable use.
The built-in air ride system allows you to fine-tune air pressure for optimal ride quality and load control. Choose from a wide range of receiver hitch ball mount options, including combo balls, drop or raised mounts, clevis, drawbar, pintle, pintle with ball, and mounts with sway bar tabs. Finished in a durable, impact-resistant matte black textured powder coat, the Trail Force hitch is rated for 14,000 lbs GTW and 1,400 lbs tongue weight. Proudly manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA.
Note: This inside-the-bumper SUV hitch is not compatible with vans, CUVs, or 2WD pickups due to longer frame lengths with under-bumper receivers. It is compatible with 2500, 3500, and taller-than-stock pickups.
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