Precision Engineering, Wellington, Fla.

[like2drive]

Just ruined my spindle/rotor getting the stupid rivets out...so i could repair my hand brakes....so I might pass the NC Safety inspection. I drilled too much!
Looks like I'm going to be buying a rebuilt/new trailing arm complete w/spindle & rotor. Precision Engineering has the best prices I could find: $300 w/rebuilt arm, and $500 w/new arm...without exchange! I would just do the rear spindle support but it looks like someone welded the support to the trailing arm on the outside. Van Steel & Bair are higher, and the retailers, eg Vip, Mid-A, Ecklers, etc. are higer priced, and I don't believe, care about the optimum solution for the problem. I haven't seen PE mentioned/recommended before,so I just thought I'd ask. DOWN and out!

 

[Yoda]

I don't know about Precision Engineering nor do I know anyone that has. Scott81 (runs the SharkTank) did a complete everything on his suspension and driveline, he used Van Steel & Guldstrand and was extremely happy with both.

If you have time, I suggest you PM "stingray6974" (Mike) here at the Action Center. Mike is a Corvette Mechanic and may be able to shed some light on your delima, he's one of the best Corvette Mechanics for C1 ~ C4's I know..

Best wishes and Luck getting that L81 back on the

 

[like2drive]

thank YOU Rare81. I will follow your advice.

 

[Bizzy77]

I have used Precision Engineering for my 1977 L-82 Trailing Arms rebuild. Last year, I shipped mine to them to be rebuilt, and they came back like new, including the parking brake shoes and hardware. The arms even had a fresh paint job. I am a very satisfied customer of theirs, and I plan on sending them my brake calipers in a week or so to be rebuild. This guy knows what he's doing.

 

[like2drive]

thanks for the imput.

As it turned out, the UPS charges were going to be $85, one way,. So, I found a guy in Charlotte that, hopefully, knows what he's doing. I had concluded that VanSteel was the best bet due to acknowledgement of "runout" and being the most willing to answer my questions and offer suggestions.

 

[davethepackerfan]

Bizzy,
How much was the trailing arm rebuild? I've seen the $300 each on their website and found it hard to believe.
Dave

 

[FRANKD]

Hi, Does Precision Engineering have a web site.? Is that the city that is close to West Palm Beach. I live close to Wellington and would like to check this company out but I can't find any info on it. It would nice to have someone close by that knows about Corvettes.

 

[Bizzy77]

Precision Engineering is located in Wellington, Florida; their web site is www.fixvetteparts.com, and they have a toll-free number, 1-800-748-0362. They advertise in the NCRS Driveline, and since I'm a member of NCRS, I get an issue every two months. They'll rebuild the following: Brake Calipers: $66.00 each; Trailing Arm Assemblies: $249.00 each; Differentials: $495.00. They come back to you better than factory new. Check with them first before you send your parts to them. They won't disappoint you.

Bizzy77
Plano, Texas

 

[IH2LOSE]

I used them on my 1966 and could not of been happier.The fellow as a plesure to deal with he a vette guy just like us.

 

[FRANKD]

Thanks for the info on Precision Engneering, looks like I live about 5 mles from them. I will check them out. I still have the original Brakes on my '81 so I will need their services one of these days.