Regular and Super Hicas, steering rack differences?

[skylindrftr]

Well my 93 super hicas needs a new front steering rack and I was wondering what the differences were in the super hicas steering racks and the non hicas ones. Also if they can be interchanged with little to no modification.
Thanks.

[tknbkthrsdy4anfg]

Yes they are interchangeable, the ratio is the only difference.

[skylindrftr]

What are the ratio differences, and how will putting a non hicas one in adversely effect the car?

[skylindrftr]

Ok just found the ratios for the 2 racks

non hicas is: 17.1
super hicas is: 14.9

wow will this effect the car?

i am guessing that with the super hicas rack, it just takes less turns lock to lock...

[Jung918]

You know you can get a rebuild kit right?

[skylindrftr]

Oh really? How much do those run and where can i get one?

[skylindrftr]

noone knows where i can get a rebuild kit? i googled it but came up with nothing...

[cdlong]

keep searching or buy a rebuilt hicas rack. you'll be disappointed with a standard rack, it's kinda slow. people usually upgrade to the hicas rack if anything.

there's a site like www.steeringracks.com or something like that. i remember seeing reviews, but unfortunatly i think they were bad.

[Dousan_PG]

hicas racK: less turns to lock
flybert has one.
loves it!

[Jung918]

I tried steeringracks.com to trade in my standard rack for a hicus. someone else I know tried it also and get a regular one. call a nissan dealership and ask for the rebuild kit. I get most of my nissan parts through pinnacle nissan in arizona. say you are from zilvia and get a good price.

[skylindrftr]

Lol I am not in AZ and there is a track event on the 14th i want to make =(
What's the worse that can happen with a leaking rack? Errr i suppose that's a bad question, but I am going to take a look and find exactly where today...

[bamaboy]

if your rack is just leaking then make sure you have some fluid and pray you get through tech. Other than that I am sure it's a lot simpler to just buy as rebuilt rack from steeringrack.com than it is to rebuild it yourself.

[vutony]

make it easy on yourself and me

buy mine

LOL

[Jung918]

Just buying a rebuilt rack would be easier. However, the chance of getting another Hicas rack is slim to none.