{"product_id":"tie-down-engineering-floating-guide-post-86568-black-48-60-inch-adjustable-fits-3-4-inch-trailer-frames","title":"Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86568, Black, 48-60 Inch Adjustable, Fits 3-4 Inch Trailer Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie Down Engineering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86568\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14-gauge steel with PVC sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Height Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48 to 60 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits 3 inch and 4 inch tall trailer frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 081628865684\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat height range does the Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86568 adjust to?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat trailer frames does this guide post fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the guide post made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each post is a 14-gauge steel weldment covered by a PVC sleeve, which shields the boat hull from scratches and scuffs during loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the PVC sleeve just for looks or does it protect the boat?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 86568 guide post come in a color other than black?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the guide post weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post 86568 weighs 28 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with part 86568?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to buy extra mounting hardware to install this guide post?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow wide can the mounting bracket adjust?\u003c\/strong\u003e The mounting bracket for the 86568 guide post allows 8 inches of width adjustment to fit different trailer frame widths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this guide post a genuine Tie Down Engineering part?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, part number 86568 is a genuine Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post, not an aftermarket equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Tie Down Engineering Floating Guide Post?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 86568 guide post is covered by a 1 year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tie Down Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49017659588827,"sku":"T-D-86568","price":187.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/510_CJoDEeL.jpg?v=1785331070","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/tie-down-engineering-floating-guide-post-86568-black-48-60-inch-adjustable-fits-3-4-inch-trailer-frames","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}