Just a quick little review of Revshifts 95A Poly CABs for those who want a little insight to the results.
I installed these alongside new control arms and tie rods into my daily, so the difference may be a bit exaggerated compared to just doing the CABs alone.
Install (basically):
I took the whole arm out with the lolli and ripped the old rubber apart. I opted to use a friends hydraulic press to get the circa 1984 CABs out, and to install the new ones. I think you could get away with a dead blow for the poly. I was going to cut the old ones out if I had too.
Lube up the control arm and hand press the poly on.
Done, easy.
Initial thoughts:
Overall, I can feel the cars front grip transitioning into over or under steer way more clearly then before. I can really set the car up how I want with more confidence to push harder and deeper (;)) into corners.
I'll try to update with my long term thoughts.
The day after installing these, I caught the bug and ordered AKG's solid steering coupler to get the little bit extra feedback I'm looking for. RIP money :(
I can't say anything about Revshifts service other then shipping to Canada was pretty damn fast.
Very very happy with the result, the best sub $100 upgrade for my car, bar none.
I installed these alongside new control arms and tie rods into my daily, so the difference may be a bit exaggerated compared to just doing the CABs alone.
Install (basically):
I took the whole arm out with the lolli and ripped the old rubber apart. I opted to use a friends hydraulic press to get the circa 1984 CABs out, and to install the new ones. I think you could get away with a dead blow for the poly. I was going to cut the old ones out if I had too.
Lube up the control arm and hand press the poly on.
Done, easy.
Initial thoughts:
- The steering is quite a bit heavier now, I always thought it felt too light, now it's pretty much perfect.
- The wheels pull harder to straighten themselves. (resulting in said heaviness)
- I can feel a bit of extra harshness when dropping into ruts and such, but my car is on IE SIII (ie: H&R Race) springs, so the added harshness wasn't all that noticeable.
- I MIGHT have heard a few squeaks here and there, not sure if it was the poly or not. If so, that's not an issue for me whatsoever.
- I swear they pushed my wheels out just a bit to make it perfectly flush with the fender, but maybe my summer style 5's sit better then I remember
Overall, I can feel the cars front grip transitioning into over or under steer way more clearly then before. I can really set the car up how I want with more confidence to push harder and deeper (;)) into corners.
I'll try to update with my long term thoughts.
The day after installing these, I caught the bug and ordered AKG's solid steering coupler to get the little bit extra feedback I'm looking for. RIP money :(
I can't say anything about Revshifts service other then shipping to Canada was pretty damn fast.
Very very happy with the result, the best sub $100 upgrade for my car, bar none.