Tie Down Engineering Amber 4 Inch PVC Keel Roller End Bell, 5/8 Inch Shaft, Part 86288

The Tie Down Engineering 86288 is an amber 4 inch PVC end bell roller built for boat trailer keel roller assemblies, sized for a 5/8 inch shaft. It replaces worn or warped rollers to help center and guide the keel during launch and retrieval, reducing side movement and protecting the hull as the boat travels across trailer cross members. This spool-style roller is molded from an enhanced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) formula rather than traditional polyurethane, giving it non-marring contact so it will not mark or mar the boat's hull finish. The PVC construction is cut resistant and absorbs shock during loading, which extends roller life under repeated launch-and-retrieval cycles. Its amber finish matches Tie Down Engineering's standard roller color line, and the same roller is also offered in a 4 inch black finish and 3 inch amber and black sizes as separate part numbers, so buyers replacing a full trailer setup can match size and color. At 0.48 pounds, it is a lightweight, drop-in replacement part designed to keep trailer rollers spinning smoothly and supporting the keel without excess friction or hull wear.

Specifications

• Brand: Tie Down Engineering
• Manufacturer Part Number: 86288
• Product Name: Amber 4 Inch PVC End Bell
• Color: Amber
• Diameter: 4 inches
• Shaft Size: 5/8 inch
• Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Style: Spool
• Weight: 0.48 pounds
• UPC: 081628862881

Fitment

Universal boat trailer keel roller assembly using a 5/8 inch roller shaft; not vehicle or engine specific.

Replaces (OEM)

Designed as a direct replacement for worn or warped keel rollers on trailers using 5/8 inch shaft, spool-style end bells.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tie Down Engineering 86288 used for? Part 86288 is an amber 4 inch PVC end bell roller that mounts on a boat trailer's keel roller assembly to center and guide the keel as the boat is launched and retrieved.

What shaft size does this roller fit? The 86288 amber 4 inch end bell is sized for a 5/8 inch roller shaft.

What material is the 86288 roller made from? It is molded from an enhanced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) formula rather than traditional polyurethane.

Will this roller scratch or mark my boat's hull? No, the PVC construction of the Tie Down 86288 is non-marring and will not mark or mar the hull.

How much does the 86288 keel roller weigh? The Tie Down Engineering 86288 weighs 0.48 pounds.

Does this roller come in other colors or sizes? Yes, Tie Down Engineering also offers this end bell roller in a 4 inch black finish (part 86401) as well as 3 inch amber (part 86290) and 3 inch black (part 86403) versions, each a separate part number.

Is the 86288 roller better than a polyurethane roller? Tie Down Engineering's enhanced PVC formula used in the 86288 is designed to outperform traditional polyurethane rollers in cut resistance and shock absorption.

What style of roller is the 86288? The 86288 is a spool-style amber roller, part of Tie Down Engineering's keel roller line used to reduce side movement and protect the hull across trailer cross members.

Why would I need to replace a keel roller like the 86288? This end bell replaces worn or warped rollers so the keel continues to be properly centered and guided during launch and retrieval.

Is the 86288 a genuine Tie Down Engineering part? Yes, 86288 is the manufacturer part number assigned by Tie Down Engineering to this amber 4 inch PVC end bell.

What is the UPC for the Tie Down 86288 roller? The UPC for the Tie Down Engineering 86288 amber 4 inch end bell is 081628862881.

Does the 86288 absorb shock during use? Yes, the PVC material in the 86288 roller is designed to be cut resistant and to absorb shock during loading.