Torklift Central Blogs

Transmission coolers keep your transmission operating at the ideal temperature If you wait to see if you need a transmission cooler until you’re hauling a significant load you are gambling with the life of your vehicle as well as your own.  For about $250, transmission coolers prevent a burned up transmission that can cost $3,500-$6,500 to replace and avoid roadway...

Are you cool enough to rock this Subaru vanity license plate? We know certain things about Subaru enthusiasts to be true:  Their preferred engine shape is a box, AWD is their favorite acronym and if you ask them what modifications they’ve made to their car, you’ll need to clear your schedule for the rest of the day. Don’t believe us? ...

Attending the Puyallup RV Show is a hands-on outing where you can walk through RV’s that block out the sun and get professional advice on how to boondock in real-life Hallmark card settings.  If these experiences sound like a nice way to spend your day, visit Torklift Central at the show in booth 19 & 20. Our booth is outfitted...

The Mazda CX-9 has room for seven passengers and is infused with Mazda’s “zoom-zoom” sports car driving experience.  So what do you do when you have the large crossover packed full of your family, all their stuff and there’s not enough room for everything else you want to bring along?Take a look at EcoHitch.  Our Mazda CX-9 trailer hitch is...

Most trailers are not marvels of modern engineering, but they do require more attention to maintenance procedures than you might think to keep them safe and functional.  The simple fact that many trailers sit for extended periods of time between uses make them particularly vulnerable to breakdowns.  You should always perform a trailer safety inspection before taking it on the...

Drilling and cutting into your car should be reserved for emergencies You wouldn’t drill into the roof of your car or its frame if you didn’t have to.  We have good news:  when it comes to trailer hitches and bicycle racks you don’t have to.  Our hidden EcoHitch is a 100 percent no-drill trailer hitch.  Folks who install it are...

Camping cargo trays make life easier Travel season is upon us and now is the time to Get Out And Go camping.  You don’t have to be an experienced woodsman to enjoy the elements around a campsite, but getting all your stuff there is often a challenge. For anyone with a vehicle that could use a little extra room for...

Receiver adapter removed from trailer hitch If you’re scratching your head wondering what’s different about the back of this Scion FR-S, that’s the point.  You could never tell that our hidden trailer hitch is installed on the vehicle if we didn’t tell you. Receiver adapter installed Thanks to a removable receiver adapter, FR-S owners can now enjoy all the wonderful...

For years man has asked himself:  Which is better - hitch-mounted bicycle racks or roof-mounted bicycle racks? We have the answer to this question and the evidence to back it up. Take a look at the most popular hitch-mounted bike racks from Torklift Central here. Here is why a hitch-mounted bicycle rack is the only solution you need to Get...

Trailer hitches can increase any vehicle’s cargo capacity, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you want to see them.  The Scion FR-S is one of the most exciting sports cars released in years. For FR-S owners that could use more cargo space in the car but don’t want to have a unsightly trailer hitch hanging off the back of it...