"Shocker" hitch?

[Boog]

To quote myself:

Originally Posted by Boog

Books and plastic utensils stayed exactly where I left them on the table...

We left the silverware at home with the Grey Poupon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xomArI4aJ0

[Dragline]

I have over 100,000 miles on my Shocker And Won’t tow without it, does it make a diff in smoothness of towing Yes does it decrease vibration hard jolts in the TV & Trailer Yes, is it a WD no Sway Control No can you put a Sway Bar on it Yes is it a Gimmick No do I have WD & Sway Control on mine No don’t need it.

[Dhavis]

I don't think they are a gimmick. I bought one for my LR4 to pull a 23' CB Bunk. I have the Curt Hitch which is rated at 800 lbs with WD hitch. No, this is not a WD hitch but if you look at the design the weight is transferred to a pivot which then hits the air bag. This greatly reduces the energy transfer to the Curt and TV and the LR4 has air ride suspension that auto levels to keep the front end down, it also has electronic sway control build in. I have read that LR4 is a fantastic tow vehicle and it has won many awards in Europe as a TV. I'll update this thread with some photos and more information after my trip in August.

[Thiss]

Shocker now has WD model. Anyone have one?

https://shockerhitch.com/product/air-equalizer/

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by Thiss

Shocker now has WD model. Anyone have one?

https://shockerhitch.com/product/air-equalizer/

Hi

You still have the anti-sway missing. With "only" an F350 towing my trailer, anti-sway is indeed needed.

Bob

[Thiss]

Originally Posted by uncle_bob

Hi

You still have the anti-sway missing. With "only" an F350 towing my trailer, anti-sway is indeed needed.

Bob

Since you can bolt any WD with Sway control head to it you can get sway. For instance you can use Blue Ox Sway Pro, Husky Centerline, Equilizer, or Eaz Lift

https://shockerhitch.com/product/air-equalizer/

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by Thiss

Since you can bolt any WD with Sway control head to it you can get sway. For instance you can use Blue Ox Sway Pro, Husky Centerline, Equilizer, or Eaz Lift

https://shockerhitch.com/product/air-equalizer/

Hi

The way this hitch rocks back and forth makes is difficult to use with most friction anti-sway gizmos.

Bob

[mefly2]

Originally Posted by Thiss

Shocker now has WD model. Anyone have one?

https://shockerhitch.com/product/air-equalizer/

Yes; highly recommend !
Ours is coupled with an EQ to provide anti sway and wdh.

[NeilWK]

Originally Posted by mefly2

Yes; highly recommend !
Ours is coupled with an EQ to provide anti sway and wdh.

Thanks for posting a review! I have definitely been considering this same setup. Glad to hear you like it.

[Scott-B]

Originally Posted by uncle_bob

Hi

It's just a gimmick to reduce the "up and down" from the trailer. It does zero for WD. It also does zero for sway.

Bob

Respectfully, It's not a gimmick. The original shocker air bumper hitch works really well. It also offers sway options. It absorbs the bumps, bangs, jerks and tugs when towing and filters them through a built in air bag creating a way smoother ride. That being said, it is not designed to work with a WD Hitch. As the dynamics of a WD hitch are very different. I use the Shocker hd air bumper hitch all summer long pulling my 28' racing trailer. I also use one to pull an equipment trailer in the summer and winter. I love it so much, I bought the company.

It your tow rig can handle the weight of the trailer without sagging, you don't need a wd hitch. If it can't handle the weight you generally need to use a weight-distribution hitch OR another option such as air suspension, super springs or the like if you want to avoid having to use a WD Hitch.

Shocker does offer an Air Equalizer for WD Hitches (with and without sway control options) The air equalizer system works with a WD Hitch. However, the air equalizer doesn't work without a WD Hitch as the design of the air equalizer is meant to be used only with a WD Hitch.

Cheers - Scotty B the red headed rebel

[Justen]

Originally Posted by Scott-B

I love it so much, I bought the company.

I've used the Shocker for a year now, and it really reduces the transfer of energy between the truck and trailer on bumps and dips- I like the product. I guess since you bought the company that explains the aluminum version that was released! I have the red one, which matches absolutely nothing in my color scheme... got a trade in policy?

[Scott-B]

Originally Posted by uncle_bob

Hi

You still have the anti-sway missing. With "only" an F350 towing my trailer, anti-sway is indeed needed.

Bob

Here a the shocker air equalizers with sway control
https://shockerhitch.com/product-category/receiver-hitches/air-equalizers/

Cheers, Scotty B - the red headed rebel

[Thiss]

Originally Posted by Scott-B

Here a the shocker air equalizers with sway control
https://shockerhitch.com/product-category/receiver-hitches/air-equalizers/

Cheers, Scotty B - the red headed rebel

Congratulations on your purchase and thanks for checking in.

My interest is re-peeked in getting this to add to my Blue Ox Sway Pro.