Posted 2021-04-24 12:46 PM (#173654) Subject: Who has a SHOCKER gooseneck hitch
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I just bought a new shocker hitch for our Platinum lq trailer. Has the 4" round tube and 10*/20* angled pin and single locking bolt.
Got it installed and locked down but it doesn't look like it is perfectly straight as per the instruction manual shows. Loosen it and tried it again and still not perfect. Tried to call the dealer but they close at 2 on Saturday.
I'm I trying to get too perfect with it or is it wrong? Maybe a 1/16" to 1/8" off to one side.
Posted 2021-04-24 3:52 PM (#173655 - in reply to #173654) Subject: RE: Who has a SHOCKER gooseneck hitch
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Posts: 124 Location: Calgary, Canada
I found with our Shocker that it was a bit of a trial and error process to get it lined up perfectly. It is certainly best to have it lined up perfectly straight.
I suggest marking a line on the Shocker tube and trailer towing post in its present position, loosen the lock bolt and rotate the hitch to make it straight. I seemed to recall that used a small post / pipe to hold the Shocker in position while aligning it and used the trailer jack to position it up or down to get the required hitch height.
Posted 2021-04-24 5:32 PM (#173656 - in reply to #173654) Subject: RE: Who has a SHOCKER gooseneck hitch
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Thanks, have done all if that. I have it turned as far as it will go and still 1/16" to 1/8" off center.
Avg. person might not ever notice it but I am picky and checked it with a tape measure.
Was wanting to try it out tomorrow but do not want to damage anything.
And of course dealer and manufacturer both closed until 8am Monday.
Posted 2021-04-26 7:05 AM (#173658 - in reply to #173654) Subject: RE: Who has a SHOCKER gooseneck hitch
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Posts: 785 Location: Tenn/Ala.
We have found over the years, that we often have to elongate the holes in an aftermarket hitch. This allows us to twist it as needed to get it straight. Usually doesn't take much. There seems to be no set standard from one trailer manufacturer to another on the pin placement.
Posted 2021-04-26 7:08 PM (#173661 - in reply to #173658) Subject: RE: Who has a SHOCKER gooseneck hitch
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RTSmith - 2021-04-26 9:05 AM
We have found over the years, that we often have to elongate the holes in an aftermarket hitch. This allows us to twist it as needed to get it straight. Usually doesn't take much. There seems to be no set standard from one trailer manufacturer to another on the pin placement.
Thank you.
Shocker did actually call me today and I sent them pictures and they said there would be no problems at all. Said if I wanted I could haul it to one of their local dealers to and they would make the adjustments for me if I was bother by it being off. Just like you mentioned, with so many trailers they have run into a few that was a little off center.
Who has a SHOCKER gooseneck hitch
