Torklift Blog

  “Alright!  Who tracked in this mud?”   I get caught every time.  Wearing these boots with their distinctive waffle tread, it’s like my fingerprint that’s left at the scene of that dirty crime of tracking grime into the truck camper.   As you can see, My Left Foot, is now famous, not because it has an acclaimed movie of...

This time the eagle has landed at Torklift International and has inspired a brand new tie down system. Yes, our original True Frame Mounted Tie Downs are the best in the business and that design and exceptional manufacturing will remain the same.  The Talon Camper Tie Down is a specialized alternative for high performance in the toughest climates and terrains...

I have fallen in love with the smell of new tires, leather and octane.   After corresponding on all the SEMA week 2013 events.  I am beginning to feel like a real “gearhead.”   The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s biggest exposition isn’t just for the guys and pretty show models, although there were a lot of both.  I found that the...

The international stage is set as the opening day of SEMA is here and we’re ready for business. Torklift is starring in the biggest automotive aftermarket industry event of the year with new product announcements and our first ever national press conference. We are very excited to be hosting major media outlets for our introduction of “Miss Torklift” Holly Clarke...

It’s that time of year again and Torklift International is excited about joining in on the big SEMA Show. This is a spectacle to be had for anyone interested in the automotive, RV industry or anyone interested in seeing the largest aftermarket accessory trade show in the world.  It takes place the first week of November in Las Vegas.  ...

If you find yourself cruising in the fast lane, you might want to check your mirrors and move on over because Holly Clarke is on her way to SEMA. Torklift International is proud to be a new sponsor of the drag racing phenom and recently named her our “Miss Torklift.” This award is in recognition of her outstanding community service...

No, it’s not how the next episode of The Walking Dead ends but I can tell you I had the opportunity to watch behind the scenes of the latest Torklift International video.   I watched as Amanda Watt asked our head engineer Chad Winslow about the various suspension products on the market. He explained the advantages and disadvantages of the...

Do you know where your hitch came from? I do, mine came by way of Gilbert, Alejandro, Lena, and finally Drew sealed the deal and it’s out the door to locations all over the world. In the true spirit of American pioneers, Torklift products are proudly innovated and made in the USA. From start to finish, every aspect of the...

This has nothing to do with scandal, politics, or conspiracy.  Unless you consider a crosstown rivalry between opposing football teams “politics.” Tailgating is the ritual of pregame parking lot BBQ’s, good-natured razzing and one-upping your neighbor. In that spirit, I couldn’t wait to try out the latest in Torklift design innovation and do a trial run with the newest achievement...

Don’t worry, this isn’t a spoiler! I was surprised to find out that my innocent looking propane tank and auxiliary battery can live out a sordid existence in the wrong hands. I guess I thought that theft of these items would be due to someone who needed to BBQ more than me or maybe he/she had unfortunately left their headlights...