aftermarket trailer hitch
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New EcoHitch® for 2023 - 2026 Mazda CX-50 Now Available for Presale ($50 Off)
If you’ve been looking for a trailer hitch for your 2023 - 2026 Mazda CX-50, the wait is almost over. Torklift is excited to announce a brand-new EcoHitch®, engineered specifically for your vehicle and it’s now available for presale with a limited-time $50 discount. Shop the EcoHitch for the 2023 - 2026 Mazda CX-50 What Makes the EcoHitch® Different? Unlike... -
Expert Verdict: Which Hitch Delivers Higher Towing Capacity and Longevity
When choosing between a factory tow hitch and an aftermarket option, the decision ultimately comes down to performance, durability, and your specific towing requirements. Factory hitches provide basic functionality at an economical price point, while aftermarket solutions like EcoHitch® deliver superior towing capacity, enhanced materials, and precision engineering. Understanding the key differences in design, materials, and installation methods will help... -
Factory Hitch vs Aftermarket: Performance, Cost, and Installation Compared
When choosing between a factory-installed tow hitch and an aftermarket solution, vehicle owners face important decisions about performance, cost, and installation complexity. Factory hitches offer seamless integration and dealer support, while aftermarket options like EcoHitch® provide superior customization, enhanced aesthetics, and often better value. Both types must meet rigorous safety standards, but aftermarket hitches frequently deliver advanced features and competitive... -
What is the difference between a 5th wheel hitch and a gooseneck hitch?
Do you have 5th wheel hitch or a gooseneck hitch? Of all the choices, you’ll make when selecting a trailer, one of the biggest to take into consideration is what kind of hitch you want to use. Each option has its own advantages, but the differences between a gooseneck and 5th wheel sometimes aren’t apparent. How do you decide... -
How to select a fifth wheel hitch
Congratulations on your new fifth wheel trailer or new-to-you trailer! Now that you have purchased your trailer or are about to, do you have the hitch you need so you can tow it? The first step in determining what type of fifth wheel hitch you will need is what length of truck bed you have. Below are a couple... -
Are you towing your horse trailer safely?
Tow your horse trailer safely to fully enjoy your trip! When you’re pulling a tagalong horse trailer behind your truck, you’re usually towing more weight than pretty much everyone on the road, with the exception of semi-truck drivers. What's more, you're towing “live” weight that can’t be stacked heavy on the bottom, light weight on the top, and all the weight... -
Custom hitches are our bread and butter!
Established in 1976 by Jon Kay, Torklift Central has always been a hitch shop. Starting with one bay and one welder, we take pride in the fact that we are known as “the hitch people.” Not only do we make our own line of hitches (the EcoHitch), but we specialize in making custom fabricated hitches at our shop. Recently, we... -
5 Reasons Why Your Mazda 6 Needs an EcoHitch
Have you been thinking lately that there’s something missing on your Mazda 6? Not enough room for your all of your outdoor gear for camping, biking, skiing and more? Mazda6Club forum user wickedrx7 also had the same issue and was looking for a hidden trailer hitch for his 2016 Mazda 6. You can bring many bikes with you using the... -
Where’s the 2015 Subaru WRX EcoHitch?
Getting ready to install the Subaru WRX EcoHitch For many people, installing the EcoHitch is a straightforward process. In simplified terms: you remove the bumper, jack it up, bolt in the EcoHitch and then lower the jack or reattach the bumper. But why not turn the installation into a game? We played hide-and-seek with forum user johnnyhle’s 2015 Subaru... -
The Subaru WRX Tows Racing Karts in Style!
Check out that awesome installation shot! We already know that the Subaru WRX is already a really cool car, but when you combine it with the strength and stealthy look of the Subaru WRX EcoHitch, it becomes superior to all other WRXs. NASIOC forum user DomozitoLK shared his experience of his Subaru WRX hitch installation as well as some...