01 — AIR · CUSHION
Too much bounce?
Bounce over expansion joints and washboard roads comes from the rigid steel connection between truck and trailer. An air ride or cushion hitch lets the connection flex instead of the truck and trailer.
Independent concept demonstration — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official property of Shocker Hitch.
01 — Shop by towing job
Every towing job stresses a hitch differently. Pick yours and see setups that match — or jump straight into the Setup Builder.
Travel Trailer
Vacation rigs and campers where ride quality matters most.
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Equipment
Skid steers, excavators and machines on heavy trailers.
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Gooseneck
In-bed coupling for serious farm and commercial loads.
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5th Wheel
Full-size RVs — or convert yours to a gooseneck hookup.
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Horse Trailer
Livestock comfort and reduced jerking on every haul.
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Boat
Ramp launches, washboard roads and wet, heavy loads.
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Utility / Dump
Work trailers, dump runs and weekend projects.
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Farm & Commercial
Daily-duty hauling built around uptime.
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03 — Shop by problem
Describe the symptom. The rules engine maps it to the right technology — and shows its reasoning for every product it surfaces.
01 — AIR · CUSHION
Bounce over expansion joints and washboard roads comes from the rigid steel connection between truck and trailer. An air ride or cushion hitch lets the connection flex instead of the truck and trailer.
02 — AIR · CUSHION
Low-speed stop-and-go jerk comes from driveline torque shocks transferred straight through a solid hitch. Cushioned and air ride pivots absorb that shock before it reaches your truck.
03 — SOLID · AIR
Lifted trucks and tongue-heavy trailers may need more drop than a standard mount provides. Extended drop channels and Super Drop air models add clearance while keeping the trailer level.
04 — SYSTEM
Heavy equipment and livestock loads need ratings that match or exceed the trailer GVWR, with the shank, ball and mount all rated to the same standard.
05 — AIR
An adjustable air pressure setting lets you tune the ride for the exact load — softer for comfort, firmer for stability.
06 — WD
Sway control is a system decision (distribution, geometry, tires, loading). Air Equalizer / WD platforms pair cushioning with weight distribution — final setup should be verified for your trailer.
Answer four questions. Get a capacity-checked configuration — plus the reasoning behind every recommendation.