Product Description
- 12,000 lb GTW / 1,200 lb TW — Air ride equalizer capacity for pickup trucks towing campers and travel trailers from 6,000 to 11,500 lb GTW
- Air Ride + Weight Distribution — Built-in air spring and 4 bump cushions absorb road shock while the weight distribution system keeps truck and trailer level
- For Pickup Trucks with Leaf Springs Only — Will not work with SUVs or CUVs with coil-over springs in the rear
- Simple Pivot Design — Rocker arm pivot produces a front-and-back motion; no parallel linkages, torsion arms, or shocks required
- 7″ or 9″ of Adjustment — 5″ rise to 2″ drop or 5″ rise to 4″ drop depending on option selected; pressure-adjustable for different tow weights
- Sway Arm Compatible — Round bar WD hitch includes sway bar tabs; add existing friction sway arms or upgrade to the complete Equalizer with Sway Control kit
- Fits 2-5/16″ Couplers — Comes with a 2-5/16″ hitch ball; 2″ ball not included; if using a 2″ ball, max capacity is 10,000 lb
- Available in 3 Receiver Sizes — 2″, 2½″, and 3″ receiver shanks to fit most pickup trucks
- Kit Includes — Shocker Air Equalizer, XR ball mount base frame, round bar weight distribution hitch with 2-5/16″ hitch ball, and two D-handle hitch pins with clips
- Note — Air Equalizer manufactured in Jamestown, ND USA; WD hitch portion made in China
- 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 your hitch tube size.
- How Much Drop or Rise Do I Need? Check out our guide to find out how much drop or rise you need.
The Shocker Air Equalizer Weight Distribution Towing Kit adds air ride cushioning to a weight distribution setup, combining road shock absorption with load levelling in a single system. Rated at 12,000 lb GTW / 1,200 lb TW and designed for 6,000 to 11,500 lb GTW camper trailers, it bolts directly to the included round bar weight distribution hitch head. The built-in air spring and four bump cushions direct road shock through the air ride system — absorbing the chucking, tugs, and jerks common when towing a camper with a WD hitch — while still allowing the weight distribution bars to function as intended. Adjust air pressure up or down to suit different tow weights.
The air equalizer uses a rocker arm pivot design that produces a front-and-back motion, eliminating the need for parallel linkages, torsion arms, or shocks. The round bar WD hitch includes sway bar tabs for compatibility with friction sway arms (sold separately). The kit offers 7″ or 9″ of height adjustment — 5″ rise to 2″ drop or 5″ rise to 4″ drop depending on the option selected. Both the air equalizer and XR base frame carry a textured black powder-coat finish.
The kit includes the Shocker Air Equalizer, XR ball mount base frame, round bar weight distribution hitch with a 2-5/16″ hitch ball, and two D-handle hitch pins with clips. Available in 2″, 2½″, and 3″ receiver sizes. Designed for 2-5/16″ trailer couplers; if using a 2″ ball (not included), maximum towing capacity is 10,000 lb.
For pickup trucks with leaf springs only — not compatible with SUVs or CUVs with coil-over rear springs. Manufactured by Shocker Hitch® USA in Jamestown, ND. (WD hitch portion made in China.)
This product worked flawlessly for my application on a 2023 F150 Raptor. We towed about 6200lbs 2200 miles from Colorado to California and back. This truck was not built for towing with the softer suspension but when setup properly with the shocker weight distribution hitch and airlift air bags the ride is super smooth towing a trailer. I wish I would have bought this hitch a long time ago. I appreciate a well made product. These days that is hard to come by.