custom fabrication

If you own a rare, modified, collector, or specialty vehicle, here is how the custom hitch review works and what to gather before you call. Specialty vehicles rarely fit the catalog. A rare import, a collector vehicle, a heavily modified truck, or a municipal vehicle often has no published hitch at all. That does not mean towing or accessory use...

A look at the review, engineering, design, and fabrication steps behind a custom hitch, and why each one has to happen before a solution is final. When a vehicle needs a hitch that no catalog covers, the answer is not a shortcut. It is a process. Torklift Central is the Kent, WA Retail Product Development Center, with on-site engineers and...

What to do when no confirmed catalog hitch exists for your vehicle, and how the review process works before any pricing or timing is set. Most vehicles have a confirmed bolt-on hitch that installs with existing frame holes and published ratings. Some do not. When you search for your exact year, make, and model and nothing comes back, or when...

What to do when no catalog hitch fits your vehicle, trailer, or accessory setup. Sometimes the catalog runs out. You search for a hitch for your vehicle, trailer, or accessory setup and there simply is not a premanufactured part that fits. That is more common than it sounds, especially with unusual vehicles, specialty trailers, commercial and municipal setups, or collector...

The custom hitch request process, step by step, and why review comes before a quote. When a custom hitch is fabricated on site, there is a real process behind it, and understanding that process explains why a custom hitch request cannot be quoted or scheduled from a photo alone. Each step exists to make sure the finished hitch is right...

When an off-the-shelf solution does not fit, local fabrication capability can make the difference. Some towing jobs are simple: install a hitch, wire the trailer connector, and the customer is towing by the afternoon. Others are not. Unusual vehicle configurations, non-standard trailer setups, modified frames, or specialized commercial applications may require fabrication, adaptation, or engineering review that a standard installation...

At Torklift Central, innovation and customization are at the heart of everything we do, and our EcoHitch® designs are a prime example of our expertise in action. You may be asking yourself, “Can you put a hitch on a Hyundai Elantra?”. The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N-Line, known for its sporty aesthetics and impressive performance, now has an additional feature to...

At Torklift Central, we understand that unique vehicles require unique solutions. That's why we specialize in creating custom trailer hitch fabrication, tailored precisely to your needs. Whether you operate a shuttle bus service or manage a fleet, a custom hitch can significantly enhance the functionality and utility of your vehicles. Here's a closer look at how Torklift Central can provide...

Do you plan on camping this summer and want to bring some of your bigger toys with you including ATVs, motorcycles and more? What about installing a bike rack on the back of your Porsche or Corvette for adventures? In order to bring your extra cargo, you’ll need to install your bike rack into a custom trailer hitch! Look no...

Before we customized the tongue of the trailer. When a customer comes in with a unique request to help them tow, we can’t turn down the opportunity! Recently at our Retail Product Development Center at Torklift Central we had a customer with a conundrum: they wanted to tow a trailer behind their Ford F-450 but unfortunately the custom storage...