Removing Hicas Completely

[4core]

Does anyone know of a nissan subframe that will bolt into the R32 rear end that is NON HICAS.

I've recently had the LH rear HICAS rod end start to get a lil wobbly and i dont really want to replace it with another if it is going to do the same thing.

I want to completely remove the HICAS subframe and replace the soddding thing.

Any suggestions?

[meadan]

You can do it without replacing the whole subframe.

The hicas subframe has holes already in it for toe arms, youll just want to make a bracket to sit on the other side...I did this and thought its easier than swapping the whole subframe over.

[Duncan]

auto stagea and s13 silvia should bolt up and have no hicas. but they are not too different to a hicas one in how the toe is handled, and they may introduce issues with track width and other stuff bolting up.

[nisskid]

swap the whole subframe, dont bother with lock bars if u need to go through any sort of full vehicle inspection as it is illegal.

S13/A31/R32 will all fit up directly (all have non-hicas models), R33/S14 will fit up with offset bushes (search yanack) and have improved suspension geometry and will improve rear traction.

the problem with going non-hicas subframe's is u lose toe adjustment unless u buy aftermarket items (which are often illegal anyway). my solution was using the standard HICAS arms with the non-hicas subframe

http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...t&p=4686594

[4core]

That is some awesome feedback and a few good options there. Thanks heaps for the replies!

Im not concerned about toe adjustment too much as thats something i can add in later if needed, at the moment its just a street car.

I think i'll swap it out for a non hicas in the very near future.

Thanks again guys!

[nisskid]

yeh toe adjustment is just handy to keep things straight if anything goes wandering, will save u long term in tyre wear if its out a bit.

[Mr GTR-32]

Hi a little of topic sorry but can someone just quickly tell me is it a big job to remove hicas completely from a R32 gtr, instead of just installing a lock bar or is that a stupid idea

cheers,

Dave.

[Duncan]

OK off topic crap removed, and if it starts again there will be warnings/bannings handed out.

Dave to answer your question, have a search around the DIY/FAQ section, there is a long thread with pics on removing HICAS from a 32. It is much more involved than on the 33s but still worth it. Started by GTRGeoff from memory

[Mr GTR-32]

Thankyou very much Duncan, i only asked for a quick answer not some rubbish childish opinoins about my rims which got this whole thread of track. I enjoy SAU tons and apologise for any unnecessary crap that i added. RESPECT .

Cheers,

Dave