Torklift Central Blogs

If you’ve never had a snow plow installed before, it’s easy to assume it’s a quick bolt-on job. Drop the truck off, pick it up later, and you’re ready for winter. In reality, a good snow plow install is a little more involved than that — and that’s a good thing. At Torklift Central in Kent, snow plow installs are...

For contractors and fleet managers, winter isn’t just a season — it’s a performance test. Snow plows don’t fail when conditions are ideal. They fail during long shifts, heavy accumulation, and back-to-back storms. And when one truck goes down, schedules slip, costs rise, and customer expectations don’t change. At Torklift Central in Kent, Washington, snow plow installation for contractors and...

The first snowstorm of the season has a way of exposing shortcuts. A plow that won’t lift quite right. Lights that flicker when you turn. A mount that “mostly” fit until the blade hits packed snow. At Torklift Central in Kent, Washington, many snow plow installs begin by correcting problems caused by rushed or incomplete installation. That’s why snow plow...

The all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 continues to build on Toyota’s reputation for versatility, efficiency, and everyday capability. From commuting to weekend adventures, the RAV4 remains one of the most popular SUVs on the road. To support that versatility, we’re excited to share that the EcoHitch® Stainless Steel Trailer Hitch for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 is now available for pre-order. A...

We’re excited to announce that part number XA1070 is now officially released and ready to start shipping this week. After strong interest during pre-order, this product is moving into full availability for owners of the latest BMW i4. Vehicle specific accessories matter because every detail on a modern car has been engineered with design and performance in mind. Our new...

For fleet managers overseeing plumbing vans, upfitting decisions directly affect productivity, safety, and operating costs. When vans are poorly outfitted, technicians lose time, equipment wears out faster, and small inefficiencies multiply across the fleet. That’s why many plumbing fleets across the Seattle and Puget Sound region work with Torklift Central, a professional plumbing van upfitter based in Kent, Washington, specializing...

Available for purchase now! Visit our product page for more information. Overview of the BrightDrop Ladder Rack Solution The BrightDrop Ladder Rack Solution from Torklift Central is a no-drill, roof-mounted upfit engineered specifically for BrightDrop electric delivery vans. Built for fleets that demand durability and uptime, it enhances cargo management and operator safety while supporting the efficiency needs of electric...

Torklift Central’s TailoredLift stands as the premium, bolt‑on, reversible, warrantied liftgate solution engineered specifically for fleet liftgate installation on Silverado EV Work Trucks. TailoredLift is purpose‑built for commercial vehicle upfitters serving municipal and utility fleet upfits in Seattle and nationwide. This innovative system addresses the EV’s body‑integrated rear structure challenges without requiring cutting, welding, or drilling. In fleet terms, upfitting refers...

Commercial EV fleets in the Seattle area can’t afford weeks of downtime. The question is simple: who delivers faster, warranty-safe EV upfits—Torklift or traditional upfitters? For most fleets, Torklift’s vertically integrated model, pre-engineered bolt-on systems, and local inventory translate to rapid turnaround without risking OEM coverage. Standard EV packages are often complete in 1–2 days—with most common builds in 3–5...

Seattle municipal fleets need safe, EV-ready liftgate upfits without weeks of vehicle downtime. This guide shows where to find trusted fleet vehicle upfitting shops in Seattle and how to fast-track liftgate installation for Silverado EV work trucks and legacy platforms. At Torklift Central, our integrated approach—licensed U.S. hitch manufacturing, in-house engineering, and a complete manufacturing facility with laser tables, laser...