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August 2015

  1. Halogen headlights vs. HID headlights vs. LED headlights

    Don't be a deer in the headlights when it comes to choosingCurrently the most popular headlights in the automotive world are halogen headlights because of their incredibly long life and cheap production cost, but not many people know about the other kinds of headlights that you can get to replace your halogen lights. These better options are more energy efficient...
  2. Spoil yourself this hunting season

    Have fun hunting this seasonTruck campers, much like firearms, come in many different sizes. But like firearms, you can get all the bells and whistles to make your truck camper unique to you and your tastes. Common sense requires a compromise based on how much cargo you want to haul and how much weight you want to tow. We want...
  3. 5 dinghy towing frequently asked questions

    You have questions, we have answersTorklift Central completely outfits motorhomes and towed vehicles for dinghy towing.  Since we opened our doors in 1976 we’ve heard just about every question in the book from our customers about how to dinghy tow safely.Here are five of the most commonly asked dinghy towing questions we receive and the answers you need to know:1...
  4. Axle chassis repair - how does the damage happen?

    Don't get towed this summerNothing ruins a camping or cross country trip more than having to get towed to a repair shop after hanging out on the side of the road for a few hours. So, before you’re head out on the road this summer, make sure you are traveling safely and get your axle and chassis beefed up or...
  5. 2015 Subaru WRX EcoHitch

    2015 Subaru WRX EcoHitch
    Irondog using the 2015 Subaru WRX EcoHitchWe here at Torklift love hearing feedback from our customers about products, especially when they are about the EcoHitch and in such a great, detailed review. “My WRX just became a lot more versatile!” are things that we love to hear. With a 100% no-drill installation, designed specifically to enhance the contours of the...
  6. Beef up your sub frame and take a long trip this summer

    Example of a sub frame beef upApproximately 75% of Americans overload their trailer hitch and stress the frame of their motorhome while towing. Most motorhomes are built on an elongated truck frame, extending the frame of the coach by butt-welding and extra length of chassis. After the construction of the coach, the frame is strong enough to carry the motorhome...
  7. Surge vs. electric trailer brakes

    Brakes are incredibly important, Photo Credit: thehulltruth.comFor those who have been towing for a while, you know that when it comes to towing a trailer with your car, SUV, or truck your stopping distance can become much longer. If your brakes aren’t up to the task, your brakes can overheat and you can start swerving from side to side putting...
  8. The 2015 Kia Sportage EcoHitch is making an entrance!

    The 2015 Kia Sportage EcoHitch is making an entrance!
    2015 Kia Sportage with a bike rackIf you’re looking for a 2015 Kia Sportage trailer hitch, then look no further than the EcoHitch and know you’ve bought a hitch that outperforms other factory trailer hitches.  Our hidden trailer hitch for Kia Sportage goes above and beyond what you would normally expect from a trailer hitch.  That’s exactly what EcoHitch is...
  9. Any project, any color, every possibility

    Root Beer rim powder coatHave you ever driven by a remarkable car with the most beautiful copper rims that you have ever seen? Or have you envied those hot rods with the colorful powder coated engines? Although it may sound like a stretch, you too can have parts of your car custom powder coated and it would be one of...
  10. Beat the heat with a transmission cooler

    Brand new, shiny tranny coolerIt’s been unusually hot this summer and before you go on a camping trip to the lake to beat the heat, it would be good to consider making sure that your transmission is ready for the summer heat. If you are planning on towing and hauling for every summer for years to come, then it would...

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