The BOSS 16K (Torsion-Flex) Drop Hitch (2" or 2 ½" Shank)

The BOSS 16K Torsion-Flex Drop Hitch is a fully adjustable steel drop hitch that fuses GEN-Y's MEGA-DUTY drop hitch design with Torsion-Flex rubber torsion arms, rated to tow up to 16,000 pounds. The torsion arms isolate the trailer connection from the truck, cutting inertia transfer to about 10% of a standard rigid hitch, and customers report up to 90% smoother towing as a result. It comes with a dual-ball mount, with an optional pintle lock, and adjusts through a 5 to 17.5 inch drop or rise range on a 2 inch or 2.5 inch receiver.

Customers report up to 90% smoother towing with the BOSS Torsion-Flex Drop Hitch compared to a standard rigid hitch. The rubber torsion arms cut trailer inertia transfer to about 10% of what a hard connection hitch transfers, which reduces bounce and jolt on rough roads. Reported secondary benefits include improved braking control, reduced sway, better fuel mileage, and less metal fatigue on the trailer and its contents, though results vary by trailer weight and road conditions.

The BOSS 16K Drop Hitch is rated to tow up to 16,000 pounds, with a 1,700 pound tongue weight capacity. The smoothest ride is achieved between 1,000 and 1,700 pounds of tongue weight. It's fabricated from heavy duty steel and tested to exceed SAE J684 weight testing requirements. Tow capacity is limited by the lowest-rated component in your full towing setup, so your vehicle's receiver and hitch ball ratings both need to meet or exceed the load you're pulling.

The BOSS 16K Drop Hitch is available in 2 inch and 2.5 inch receiver sizes. Both sizes carry the same 16,000 pound towing capacity and 1,700 pound tongue weight rating, and both adjust through the same 5 to 17.5 inch drop or rise range. Confirm your truck's receiver size before ordering, since the shank size determines which variant fits your vehicle.

The BOSS 16K Drop Hitch adjusts through a 5 to 17.5 inch drop or rise range, with six fixed drop options, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, and 17.5 inches, each offering 4 to 6 adjustable positions. You select a fixed drop option, then fine-tune height within that range using the retaining pin and ball mount. The smoothest ride is achieved with tongue weight between 1,000 and 1,700 pounds regardless of which drop size you choose.

No. GEN-Y states plainly that the BOSS 16K Drop Hitch is not rated for winching or side-load applications. It's engineered and tested for towing loads up to 16,000 pounds within its drop and rise positions, using its Torsion-Flex rubber arms to isolate shock, not for the pulling or lateral forces involved in winching or side-loading. If you need a winch-rated setup, look at GEN-Y's dedicated towing or recovery products instead, or contact GEN-Y directly to confirm compatibility with your use case.

Use a 2 5/16 inch ball only. GEN-Y specifically warns against using a 2 inch ball for pintle ring towing on the BOSS 16K Drop Hitch. If you select the dual-ball mount with pintle lock option, it includes both a 2 inch and a 2 5/16 inch ball, but the 2 5/16 inch ball is required specifically for pintle ring applications.

The average break-in period for the BOSS 16K Drop Hitch is 500 miles. During this period, the rubber torsion components settle into their normal operating range, so the smoothing effect typically continues to improve over the first several trips. This is shorter than the 1,000 mile break-in period for GEN-Y's EXECUTIVE fifth wheel pin box, since the two products use different torsion component designs.

The BOSS 16K Drop Hitch carries a 5 year warranty on rubber components and a limited lifetime warranty on all remaining components. An optional TORSION-FLEX Lifetime Warranty upgrade is also available at checkout, which extends coverage on the rubber components and connecting hardware for as long as you own the hitch.

Yes. The BOSS 16K Drop Hitch is manufactured in the United States. GEN-Y fabricates it from heavy duty steel and finishes it with a durable powder coat for corrosion resistance. It's tested to exceed SAE J684 weight testing requirements and is backed by a 5 year warranty on rubber components plus a limited lifetime warranty on all remaining components.