Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86568, Black, 48-60 Inch Adjustable, Fits 3-4 Inch Trailer Frames

The Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post (Part No. 86568) helps guide a boat squarely onto its trailer bunks or rollers, keeping the hull centered during loading and launching. Built from 14-gauge steel weldment posts, each post is protected by a black PVC sleeve that conceals the internal adjustment slots and prevents the hull from being scratched or scuffed as the boat slides past. The posts adjust in height from 48 inches to 60 inches, so the visible portion of the guide can be set to match the boat and trailer combination, and the mounting brackets allow up to 8 inches of width adjustment to fit the trailer's track width.

Each mounting bracket is designed to fit trailer frames that are 3 inches or 4 inches tall, covering the most common frame rail sizes. The kit includes both posts along with the hardware needed for installation: PVC covers, barrel pins, O-rings, end caps, side mount dampers, U-bolts, locknuts, washers, and installation instructions, so no separate hardware purchase is needed. This is the black version of the guide post; a white version is sold separately under a different part number for buyers who want to match a lighter-colored trailer.

Specifications

• Brand: Tie Down Engineering
• Manufacturer Part Number: 86568
• Color: Black
• Material: 14-gauge steel with PVC sleeve
• Adjustable Height Range: 48 to 60 inches
• Width Adjustment: 8 inches
• Frame Compatibility: Fits 3 inch and 4 inch tall trailer frames
• Weight: 28 pounds
• UPC: 081628865684
• Included Components: Two black PVC covers, two 14-gauge steel weldment posts, barrel pins, O-rings, end caps, side mount dampers, U-bolts, locknuts, washers, and installation instructions
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

Fitment

Mounting brackets fit trailer frames that are 3 inches or 4 inches tall, with 8 inches of width adjustment to match the trailer's frame width.

Frequently Asked Questions

What height range does the Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86568 adjust to? The 86568 guide post adjusts from 48 inches to 60 inches in height, letting you set the visible post height to match your boat and trailer.

What trailer frames does this guide post fit? The mounting bracket on part 86568 fits trailer frames that are 3 inches or 4 inches tall, and the bracket allows up to 8 inches of width adjustment to match your trailer's frame width.

What is the guide post made of? Each post is a 14-gauge steel weldment covered by a PVC sleeve, which shields the boat hull from scratches and scuffs during loading.

Is the PVC sleeve just for looks or does it protect the boat? The black PVC sleeve on the 86568 guide post is functional: it conceals the adjustment slots and provides a non-marring surface so the boat hull is not scratched as it contacts the post.

Does the 86568 guide post come in a color other than black? Part 86568 is the black version of this guide post; a white version is offered under a separate part number for buyers who prefer to match a lighter trailer.

How much does the guide post weigh? The Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86568 weighs 28 pounds.

What is included with part 86568? The kit includes two black PVC covers, two 14-gauge steel weldment posts, barrel pins, O-rings, end caps, side mount dampers, U-bolts, locknuts, washers, and installation instructions.

Do I need to buy extra mounting hardware to install this guide post? No, all mounting hardware needed to install the 86568 guide post on a compatible 3 inch or 4 inch tall trailer frame is included in the kit.

How wide can the mounting bracket adjust? The mounting bracket for the 86568 guide post allows 8 inches of width adjustment to fit different trailer frame widths.

Is this guide post a genuine Tie Down Engineering part? Yes, part number 86568 is a genuine Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post, not an aftermarket equivalent.

What is the warranty on the Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post? The 86568 guide post is covered by a 1 year limited warranty.