This Hitch Claims to be the Smoothest on the Road - We Put it to the Test

We put the Gen Y torsion flex to the test.
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[@ChasBrey]

The value is realized not only in the number of hitches it replaces, but flexing action reducing wear on the vehicles and reduced stress on the driver. I use mine with a weight distribution hitch for the travel trailer... SOOOOO much more manageable with the Gen-Y torsion flex!

[@anonymoususer1824]

I'm getting old. I'm watching trailer hitch videos. I don't care. I love it and this is awesome 🤗. Thanks!

[@TFLtruck]

Good hitch review!

[@scottyellis3442]

Seen that hitch on TFL but I appreciate you explaining everything it can do.👍🏻👍🏻

[@scottyellis3442]

TV5150, agreed 100%.

[@KrazyKajun602]

Need to update the video and test the shocker hitch.

[@wilmarbarrick3194]

7:52 BINGO. I have no doubt it's a sturdy hitch. For that cost I want a cloud ☁️ hanging on the back end.

[@factionfx]

Would like to see you guys compare this to a shocker air hitch.

[@Arexodius]

I see that hitch and I am *_hooked!!!_* I LOVE solutions like that! Versatile, well beyond functional and innovative! I know what kind of hitch I would go for if I was towing a variety of trailers, that's for sure!

[@74beeper97]

I've been a proud Gen-Y hitch owner for the past 5 years. Mine is not a flex hitch but i must say it's a beast of a hitch. I've been very very pleased with the quality and versatility. That being said, after 5 years of North Dakota/Minnesota roads, it could use a fresh powder coating. It's flaking and rusty but i do live in a pretty harsh climate. I was thinking about upgrading to the flex but then my truck wouldn't fit in my garage unless i take it off and at 70-80 LBS, that sucker is not ever coming off.....

[@jonhaley815]

I use the Geny torsion flex weight distribution hitch for my travel trailer and love it.

[@jhershy1381]

I have the gen-y glyder for my not so heave 6x12 enclosed trailer. Makes huge difference. Might get a bigger one like this and try out.

[@timheffernan2934]

Just ordered one today...good video guys !

[@phild9813]

It would actually replace 8 ball type hitches with the two ball sizes and 4 heights. It would replace potentially an additional 3 hitches with the pintle adapter and 3 positions, for a total of 11 hitches it could replace.

[@Assgasyoda]

Also has 2 receiver depth positions. 22 hitches. Haha

[@Weak_juan]

I've always love gen y products.

[@rjfinch62]

I have had the 21k lbs. Torsion hitch since 2017. Started with my 2014 F350 and now on my 2021 Ram 3500. This is by far the best hitch I have towed with. I tow multiple type's of trailers including horse trailers and dump trailers. Exceptional ride and handling. Most of my trailer loads are heavy.

[@ChrisXif1]

I thought you must be exaggerating how much the hitch weighs, so I looked it up on Gen-Y's website...and it is indeed 73lbs! I have the light duty version of this (Gen-Y Glyder Torsion Flex) for my travel trailer, and it is extremly sturdily built, and I do like the ride it provides.

[@dalephillips8250]

Is yours lighter?

[@ChrisXif1]

@@dalephillips8250 Yes, significantly. Mine weighs 30lbs...Much heavier than the traditional Curt drawbar, but it does provide a better towing experience, and I've used it for well over 10K miles at this point.

[@dalephillips8250]

@@ChrisXif1 And how much did you light duty one cost? If I towed enough I could see investing but so far the regular hitched have been fine for my Tundra.

[@ChrisXif1]

@@dalephillips8250 Gen-Y hitches are all expensive...but they are also exceptional quality - perhaps overkill. My Glyder Hitch from them was $290. genyhitch.com/product/the-glyder-torsion-flex-hitch/#reviews

[@eagle1hd]

@@ChrisXif1 what's your tongue weight and your trailer weight?

[@VARITHMS]

I've been waiting for a review on the propride hitch

[@Therealphantomzero]

I'm worried about the load not so much on the truck side. I don't usually feel it on the truck end., but if I'm transferring materials. (i do cabinets) I want to limit the amount of shifting.,

[@tedll75]

Horse flies, you don't say. They get in the way of everything!

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Very interesting 👍

[@mark98070]

In my opinion If you tow 7000 lbs you should be using a weight distribution hitch to transfer some of that weight to your steer axle. Especially when your tow vehicle is not heavy duty, like the Tundra. Not sure if a wd version of this is available.

[@JonBecker81]

I’m surprised they don’t have one. Would probably sell like crazy. Weight distribution, sway control AND shock absorbing would be awesome. Especially on a midsize like a drive with my travel trailer.

[@thought1212]

cool gizmo for sure.

[@michaellopour7409]

I wish someone would do a review of this with wdh and a travel trailer. You’re right it makes a big difference in that scenario. We took an identical trip last year without the Gen y (4K miles) and this year was so much less stressful. I do think it made a mileage and comfort difference. If you tow a lot of miles and you can lift it and spare the payload it’s definitely worth it.

[@TFLtruck]

We did a review with this hitch and a WDH with a large and heavy trailer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKXWc4WErLeim8U

[@michaellopour7409]

@@TFLtruck I saw that. That’s on a HD truck and no weight distribution. I’ve got a full size SUV with IRS how is that gonna equate for me?

[@michaellopour7409]

It's also not cheap... so it's important as part of these reviews to make the use case, not just "it works so everyone should buy one". I think this review did a good job there, TFL tends to love everything that's sponsored content. NBD, just caveat emptor.

[@michaellopour7409]

@@adamgreen911 I actually think it definitely helped me. It added about 50lbs to my hitch weight, and it only extended my hitch about 4" from where it was. I was concerned about that but didn't notice a difference due to that. I think this can really help both a very stiff rear suspension and also a softer one, but yes you need the ability to add that weight and lift it! Also the more miles you go, the more this hitch makes sense.

[@Glokens]

Cool hitch, but like you said it's mostly worth it if you have several trailers. Seems like it would be worth it for you guys but not the average Joe with maybe 1 or 2 trailers.

[@wasachevyguy]

Would love to see a review of the Andersen weight distribution hitch!

[@jimmyspencer4019]

I have an aluminum adjustable with a 2 in and a 2 516th with ball witj a 10000 limit. i love it. I tow 6 diffrent trailers. I bought a gen y glyder biggest waist of money I've spent on a hitch ever.

[@ericgoins5207]

Not trolling...why was the glider a waste?

[@707SonomaComa]

Have you ever compared it to the Socker Air Bag hitch?

[@mikefoehr235]

Our travel trailer has a FASTWAY 2 hitch. It has two bars for sway and level. I don't see this hitch having sway control.

[@Moonless6491]

Me with my Harbor Freight special....

[@CraigSmith568]

I am planning on getting a Gen Y hitch, but not the torsion. I just don't tow enough to warrant the extra cash. Is there a life expectancy on the torsion bushings and can they be replaced?

[@MyRcking]

Can it be used with a weight disbursement hitch?

[@bennyb6071]

Nice bowling shirts

[@henryford2736]

I tow with Camco ReCurve R6

[@kobayashimaru8114]

I wonder how long the rubber torsion rods will last and how much it will affect the "scale" reading over time?

[@Fixin-To]

There is a lifetime warranty so they will replace the pads.

[@mtbrdude]

@@Fixin-To it's a 5 year warranty....unless you pay $100 more for the lifetime warranty

[@pherozejeejeebhoy3055]

I am wondering about the Tundra towing 7000lbs and no weight distribution hitch. Does this hitch eliminate the usefulness of the weight distribution hitch?

[@TruckKing]

No. A WDH is just one more tool you can add.

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

I think most 1/2 tons recommend WDH over 5000 lbs…so not sure about towing 7,000 lbs without it. I’m guessing Gen-Y has a WD option, but not sure I’d want to know the price.

[@nickanderson5825]

Why arent we pulling the snowmobile trailer?

[@daved6464]

At that price i hope it comes with a lock.

[@hoytoy100]

Would I still need WD or sway control?

[@TruckKing]

Yes

[@operationhotshotinc.6887]

Is it worth it? Well I like the finish of it lol Never said if it was worth it…

[@dalephillips8250]

I really like the hitch and what it does but the cost is outrageous and makes it a no go for me.

[@albertatundra]

Is that your personal truck, since we have seen this before?

[@TruckKing]

no

[@bigdreamarts5047]

🌺🌺🌺

[@FullaBullz]

Ever test a Shocker air hitch?

[@TruckKing]

no - haven’t been offered one.

[@scottyellis3442]

For me someone who only tows maybe ten times a year, absolutely not will I spend no where near that kinda money on something like that.

[@johnarnold24]

It's an investment, resale is an option if you don't use it

[@DRCrimeCircle]

That's a Gen Y hitch imagine A Gen Zii Hitch

[@user-dx5bb9yz9z]

You should never put your pins in from the bottom. If they loose spring tension they fall out. Dangerous

[@stevemccaughey2840]

Curt Rebellion 45982 does virtually same thing except for: No rise (whoever uses the rise option on a full size truck anyway? No pintle option. It is way lighter (73 lbs vs 48) and approx. half the price in Canada. Also 6 position adjustment vs Gen-y 4 positions. Curt Rockerball on a straight hitch (with Silent Hitch) might be a great comparison video for $100 or so. Three ball mounts at beginning of video? Who are you kidding? I've never seen you tow with anything other than a well used (rusty) B&W Sto & Go!

[@TruckKing]

Nice that you're observant. You overlooked the fact though that we tow with a different truck each week. Small to large and SUVs to boot. All different heights. We change the drop all the time.

[@ranig2848]

No WDH or sway control??? Towing 7000lbs? I was under the impression most light duty trucks highly recommend or require a WDH, right?

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

580-720 jesus christ. I thought these were around 200-300.

[@vicpetrishak1077]

The adapter which turns this assembly into a pintle hook wears out the trailer lunette ( eyelet ) . As for better fuel economy , this has to be a joke .

[@eddygoodwin7089]

That thing sticks out a foot away from the receiver

[@Uncle_Fester24]

It's nice your tailgate clears the jack crank on the trailer.

[@davidthomas7651]

sorry Walmart sells ones good enough for me!

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

These hitches are very overhyped. I bought one and I sold it. The price is crazy at $600. The hitch is heavy which makes it annoying to swap out, it drags on everything because it is so low. Here are the 3 major flaws with this hitch. First is that it sticks so far out that every trailer I use needs to have the chains extended and in some cases I need to use my trailer light extender. Second is you are putting a big hitch into your truck receiver, then another hitch on to the Gen y. This makes it have so much slop. You can put a bolt in it to keep it from moving but then you have to get out tools every time you want to adjust trailer height. The third and biggest issue is the way the adjustments for the hitch height work. You only get 4 options and each option is 2"-2.25" taller/shorter than the previous. There is no in between. It is hard for me to get my trailer level with this hitch. I switched back to my $40 amazon hitch that has adjustments for every inch and it is way easier to dial in hitch height. Shore, it road a little smoother but not worth the cost and all of my previous issues. I am thinking about trying out a rhino hitch. Easy to adjust and it is aluminum so it will not rust and look terrible like my gen y did.

[@BrandonLeech]

I think the Shocker HD looks better as far as the high dollar cushioned-hitch options go. I have an aluminum Weigh-Safe 180 with stainless turnovers and it's pretty slick with nice build quality but those tag trailers ride awful on bad pavement with a stiff spring ride axle. The heavier the tongue weight gets the worse it is.

[@johnarnold24]

Sorry dude but you need a little help. You opinion is not very scientific nor does it sound like you have alot of experience. There are cures for everything you complained about but your own bad attitude. Listen to the professionals at Gen-y hitch, they can and will help you. Just bring a good attitude with ya. Have a good one dude or at least try.

[@atvrepairsandmore2482]

@@johnarnold24 unless you own one then you can’t say anything about them

[@Outlaw-ok7tn]

lots to fail there..nice when new..not so cute when it fails

[@atvseatexchange2176]

The screen actors guild will be contacting you both about Harry the horsefly not getting appropriate credit at the end of your film, and that union scale will be collected no matter what country you try to hide in. Be prepared.

[@lj5245]

BULL SHIT had one it is a good looking hitch but if you are looking for a better ride go with a air hitch been pulling heavy duty bumper pull trailers every day for 32 years and bought one of these and the ride was horrible. GO WITH AIR RIDE HITCH. (FACT).

[@FT099]

Too expensive.

[@duggydo]

Overpriced and the rubber wears out if you use it a lot, which is arguably the only way to justify the price. Hard pass.

[@johnarnold24]

Anything over used or abused will break. But Gen-y will rebuild your hitch for a reasonable cost. If you use your hitch enough to wear it out just buy another one. But I bet you wear out more than a hitch.😂