torkliftcentral

 Hauling a 5th wheel trailer can push your pickup truck to the limits of its towing capacity.  For your protection (and your truck’s as well) a number of 5th wheel towing accessories may be necessary to help you Get Out and Go the right way.  This is Part 2 of the essential 5thwheel products we recommend for you.    Automatic Transmission...

Modern pickup trucks such as the Ram 3500 are now rated to tow upward of 30,000lbs when properly equipped.  That’s a serious amount of weight to keep under control. No matter the size of your pickup’s trailer, seemingly insignificant 5thwheel accessories can make a world of difference in how safe and comfortable you’ll be behind the wheel. Torklift Centralcarries the...

If you need to do some serious towing for reasons other than toting around a fifth wheel travel trailer, a gooseneck trailer hitch could be your perfect fit.  Gooseneck hitches are specially engineered to transform your truck into a heavy hauler, without sacrificing maneuverability.  This is how they work. Like standard fifth wheel hitches, Gooseneck hitches are mounted over a...

Fifth wheel trailer hitches are designed to maximize the hauling potential of your pickup.  Choosing the right one to help you Get Out and Go shouldn’t be a confusing process, but it is critical to making a safe and informed choice for your rig.  These are the five most important steps to purchasing the right fifth wheel hitch for you...

                                                            Photo:  CC Oakley Originals Father’s Day celebrates Dad for being a shining example of what it means to put family first.  For 24 hours out of the year the most important people in his life remind him just how good it is to be a family man.  It’s a special day, but there’s always an opportunity for the sentiment...

Airbags, aftermarket shocks and add-on springs are common suspension upgrades for towing your travel trailer or hauling heavy loads in the back of your pick up. But in many cases they are not the most appropriate or cost-effective solution to unlocking the true towing/hauling capacity of your truck.  There’s a smarter, easier way to enhance the suspension of your rig...

If you’ve never heard the phrase “Buttwelding” odds are you shouldn’t tow with your motorhome.  A whopping 75% of Americans are unaware that due to the construction of their motorhome’s chassis, they are overloading their trailer hitch and coach when hauling a load.  Here’s why: Nearly every motorhome manufacturer builds their coaches on a standard truck chassis.  They extend the...

(Photo: CC flowcomm)Torklift Central can outfit your travel rig with all the 4x4 & Truck Accessories you need to setup camp just about anywhere.  Once you’ve arrived at that perfect remote getaway with your friends, family, and supplies in tow, don’t forget that Washington State is home to a variety of hungry carnivores.  Namely, grizzly and black bears will follow...

At Torklift Central our Expert Technicians don’t just build custom trucks for our customers; they wrench on their own 4x4’s and like to get them dirty on the weekends whenever they can.  When you come to our shop for custom truck work you can rest assured the job will be done by a team that will bring the same creativity...

Whenever an Airstream trailer graces our shop at Torklift Central for any type of trailer service or trailer repair, it feels like a rolling piece of Americana is in our midst.  Originally conceived as a tent on a Ford Model T chassis in the 1920’s, Airstream founder Wally Byam’s dream to build a travel trailer that would move like a stream of air would soon gain popularity beyond his wildest expectations. Byam’s rolling legacy is owed in large part to an impressive range of celebrity Airstream owners over the last 83 years.  From U.S. presidents to movie stars and musicians, it’s no wonder Airstream is still being used to explore the open road today. Just take a look. Continue reading →