LIC Motorsports Modified Knuckles
 

LIC Motorsports has worked long and hard to bring these to market but finally they have arrived. There is a slew of options to choose from in regards to what will work best for your application, be sure to review all options below.

Here is a quick breakdown of the options.

-5x114.3 to 5x100 applications (no geometry correction)
-5x114.3 to 5x100 applications (geometry corrected)
-5x114.3 (geometry corrected)
-5x114.3 bearings to 5x100 lug conversion



[B][CENTER][SIZE="6"]First Option[/SIZE][/CENTER][/B]
[CENTER][img]http://www.licmotorsports.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/big-watermark/5x100.3.jpg[/img][/CENTER]

The LIC Motorsports 5x114.3 modified knuckles for 5x100 applications is designed for people looking to upgrade there front wheel bearings but aren't wanting to upgrade everything else (axles, transmission, struts, etc...) to STi.

These modified knuckle's have been filled, redrilled, and precision CNC machined to fit the 5x100 strut housings. In addition the knuckle has been trimmed where the brake calipers mount, that way more aftermarket brake applications will fit universally with it.

The knuckle's are sold in pairs and come bare (Please review the available configurations for the correct product for your needs).



[B]Available in 5 Configurations[/B]

-Knuckles Only (kit includes: Left and Right Knuckles ONLY)
-Bearings + Bolts for 5x114.3 Lug Pattern (kit includes: Left/Right Knuckles, x2 Wheel Bearings, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts)
-Bearings + Bolts for 5x100 Lug Pattern (kit includes: Left/Right Knuckles, x2 Wheel Bearings modified to accept 5x100 rotors/wheels, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts)
Complete Package for 5x114.3 Lug Pattern (kit includes: Left/Right Knuckles, x2 Wheel Bearings, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts, x4 Brake Caliper Bolts, x2 Axle Nuts, x1 set of LIC Motorsports ABS/Speedo Ring Spacers. Must put in comments section when checking out what size you need: either 8mm or 6mm)
-Complete Package for 5x100 Lug Pattern (kit includes: Left/Right Knuckles, x2 Wheel Bearings modified to accept 5x100 rotors/wheels, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts, x4 Brake Caliper Bolts, x2 Axle Nuts, x1 set of LIC Motorsports ABS/Speedo Ring Spacers. Must put in comments section when checking out what size you need: either 8mm or 6mm)



[B][CENTER][SIZE="6"]Second Option[/SIZE][/CENTER][/B]
[CENTER][img]http://www.licmotorsports.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/big-watermark/08_complete_5x100.jpg[/img][/CENTER]


The LIC Motorsports modified and geometry corrected 5x114.3 knuckles for 5x100 applications is designed for people looking to upgrade their front wheel bearings, roll centers, and bump steer geometry from having a lowered vehicle but at the same time aren't wanting to upgrade everything else that goes with it (axles, transmission, struts, etc...) to STi.

The geometry corrected and modified knuckles have been filled, redrilled, and precision CNC machined to fit the 5x100 strut housings. In addition the knuckle has been trimmed where the brake calipers mount, that way more aftermarket brake applications will fit universally with it. The roll center/bump steer area has been corrected and will accommodate vehicles 1.5” lower from stock all the way down to 4” lower than stock and still maintain proper geometry throughout. *if wanted to rebump steer the car it can easily be done with adjustment of different spacers. Current configuration is what LIC Motorsports has found to work best*

[B]Available in 5 Configurations[/B]

-Knuckles Only (kit includes: Left and Right Geometry Corrected Knuckles + Geometry Hardware)
-Bearings + Bolts for 5x114.3 Lug Pattern (kit includes: Left and Right Geometry Corrected Knuckles + Geometry Hardware, x2 Wheel Bearings, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts)
-Bearings + Bolts for 5x100 Lug Pattern (kit includes: Left and Right Geometry Corrected Knuckles + Geometry Hardware, x2 Wheel Bearings modified to accept 5x100 rotors/wheels, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts)
-Complete Package for 5x114.3 Lug Pattern (kit includes: Left and Right Geometry Corrected Knuckles + Geometry Hardware, x2 Wheel Bearings, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts, x2 Axle Nuts, x1 set of LIC Motorsports ABS/Speedo Ring Spacers. Must put in comments section when checking out what size you need: either 8mm or 6mm)
-Complete Package for 5x100 Lug Pattern (kit includes: Left and Right Geometry Corrected Knuckles + Geometry Hardware, x2 Wheel Bearings modified to accept 5x100 rotors/wheels, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts, x2 Axle Nuts, x1 set of LIC Motorsports ABS/Speedo Ring Spacers. Must put in comments section when checking out what size you need: either 8mm or 6mm)



[B][CENTER][SIZE="6"]Third Option[/SIZE][/CENTER][/B]
[CENTER][img]http://www.licmotorsports.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/big-watermark/08_complete_5x114.jpg[/img][/CENTER]


The LIC Motorsports modified and geometry corrected 5x114.3 knuckles is designed for people looking to upgrade their front roll centers/bump steer geometry from having a lowered vehicle.

The geometry corrected knuckles are precision CNC machined/modified to accommodate these often over looked but necessary changes. In addition the knuckle has been trimmed where the brake calipers mount, that way more aftermarket brake applications will fit universally with it. The roll center/bump steer area has been corrected and will accommodate vehicles 1.5” lower from stock all the way down to 4” lower than stock and still maintain proper geometry throughout. *if wanted to rebump steer the car it can easily be done with adjustment of different spacers. Current configuration is what LIC Motorsports has found to work best*

[B]Available in 2 Configurations[/B]

- Knuckles Only (kit includes: Left and Right Geometry Corrected Knuckles + Geometry Hardware)
- Complete Package (kit includes:Left and Right Geometry Corrected Knuckles + Geometry Hardware, x2 Wheel Bearings, x8 Wheel Bearing Bolts, x2 Axle Nuts)



All these application specific knuckles can be found in our LIC Motorsports + Knuckles Catalog: [url=http://www.licmotorsports.com/store/457%2C272]LIC Motorsports + Knuckles Catalog | Buy Online at LICmotorsports.com![/url]


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Just released!


[B]LIC Motorsports 5x114.3 to 5x100 Bearing/Hub Conversion*[/B]


[img]http://www.licmotorsports.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/5x1143_to_5x100.lic_.jpg[/img]

LIC Motorsports has been working long and hard to bring these 5x114.3 to 5x100 conversion Bearings/Hubs to the marketplace. Ever since the release of the custom modified knuckles back in early 2011, the demand has been made and it is now available.

Commonly folks whom track their cars are trying to upgrade the bearings b/c the older style stuff just has too much failure under harsher conditions. These OEM 05+ STi bearing/hub assemblies have been machined down to fit the WRX and 04 STi. The lug pattern has been changed/drilled to 5x100 and outer OD has been trimmed to accommodate the smaller ID in those rotors. This is a perfect way to do things in stages and avoid the step of having to get rid of the current 5x100 wheels/rotors. These bearings still require the use of 05+ Knuckles (be sure to check out all the optoins LIC Motorsports has available in the "Knuckles Catalog", which cover's everyone's needs to be able to run these units).



[B]Notes:[/B]

-Fitment: 02-07 WRX, 04-08 FXT, 04 STi
-Will require the use of LIC Motorsports 6mm or 8mm ABS/Speedo Ring Spacer
-ARP Extended Studs can be substitued
-Sold in pairs only (Quanity 2)


These can be found in our Bearings/Hubs Catalog: [url=http://www.licmotorsports.com/store/456%2C272]LIC Motorsports + Bearings/Hubs Catalog | Buy Online at LICmotorsports.com![/url]


-Noah

Bravo gentlemen, Great work! :thumb:

Thank you!

-Noah

Invoice me for a set minus bearings for an '05 STi, bitter sehr.

we can do that!

let me know if you want the modified rears as well? we have them coming out too ;)

-Noah

Here is a set installed on a 2009 STi.

Being that this customer already has all the hardware/bearings needed he was able to opt for the "Knuckles Only" kit.

[img]http://www.licmotorsports.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/big-watermark/_MG_2036.JPG[/img]

This 2008 STi kit can be found here: [url=http://www.licmotorsports.com/products/lic-motorsports-front-geometry-corrected-5x1143-knuckles-08-sti_lic-08207434]LIC Motorsports Front Geometry Corrected 5x114.3 Knuckles (08+ STi) / Buy online at LICmotorsports.com! [/url]

More applications: [url=http://www.licmotorsports.com/store/457%2C272]LIC Motorsports Knuckles Catalog[/url]

Press Release: [url=http://www.licmotorsports.com/blog/2011/10/13/lic-motorsports-modified-and-geometry-corrected-knuckles-are-released]LIC Motorsports Modified and Geometry Corrected Knuckles are released[/url]

-Noah

Modified/Geometry Corrected rear knuckles (04-07 WRX/STi) are done and will be available shortly.

Modified/Geometry Corrected rear knuckles (08+ STi) are in process of being developed and will be available soon.

-Noah

2 more sets of knuckles ordered and shipped out!

-Noah

2 more sets of knuckles shipped out this week


-Noah

Can you PM me a price for knuckles to fit my 5x100 struts without geometry correction and the ABS tone ring adapters? I have the rest of the kit already.

Thanks.

No need to PM, its all listed on the website.

5x100 w/o geometry correction:

[url=http://www.licmotorsports.com/products/lic-motorsports-front-5x1143-knuckles-5x100-02-07-wrx-04-sti_lic-03079012]LIC Motorsports Front 5x114.3 Knuckles for 5x100 (02-07 WRX, 04 STi) Subaru LIC 030790.1/2 | Buy Online from LIC Motorsports[/url]


ABS Spacers:

[url]http://www.licmotorsports.com/products/lic-motorsports-absspeedo-ring-spacer-6mm_lic-0207116[/url]

[url]http://www.licmotorsports.com/products/lic-motorsports-absspeedo-ring-spacer-8mm_lic-0207118[/url]


-Noah

Ahhh. I see. Thanks for the links.

no problem

-Noah

and should mention these are in stock and ready to ship (if you end up going that route), would highly recommend converting your rears to all 5x114.3, we have those parts too. the nice thing about having an 04 STi is its a simple hub/bearing conversion on the rear and obviously we have the fronts taken care of as well. Rear parts run like $500 (off top of my head)...just thought I would toss this info your way.

Let me know

-Noah

I'll probably give my car a nice gift for X-mas and wait on the rear bearings and hubs until I figure out what rims I want. Hope to be out at GTA next season and have to figure out my expenses first. We'll see.

Bump...another set of knuckles shipped out today

-Noah

[B]Quote from a customer:[/B]

[I]"I took a pretty aggressive drive up hwy xx and it was tracking through the corners brilliantly. It was knight and day difference from the stock front knuckles."[/I]

These can be found at: [url=http://www.licmotorsports.com/store/457%2C272]LIC Motorsports + Knuckles Catalog | LIC Motorsports[/url]


-Noah

The quality of workmanship on these parts is second to none .
Thanks Lic!!

thank you sir!

-Noah

Awesome pieces, looking forward to having a set one of these days!

Getting tired of finding 04 sti stuff to replace haha

I installed the basic kit yesterday, without having to take the axles out to press on the tone ring spacers.

Drove around today doing some errands. Steering is much sharper and feedback to the steering wheel is increased compared to running the 04 STi knuckles (and bearings). Makes my Q-Rack feel like new again. Tracking through turns is more precise and adding power mid corner doesn't lead to understeering. Highway driving is a little more relaxed because the car isn't wandering as much as before, I don't have to correct the car as much.

Overall I'm happy with the upgrade and hope to be changing bearings less often.

[QUOTE=jdblock;3190908]I installed the basic kit yesterday, without having to take the axles out to press on the tone ring spacers.

Drove around today doing some errands. Steering is much sharper and feedback to the steering wheel is increased compared to running the 04 STi knuckles (and bearings). Makes my Q-Rack feel like new again. Tracking through turns is more precise and adding power mid corner doesn't lead to understeering. Highway driving is a little more relaxed because the car isn't wandering as much as before, I don't have to correct the car as much.

Overall I'm happy with the upgrade and hope to be changing bearings less often.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the feedback jdblock...everything you feel is spot on (vs. the 04 stuff). I can assure you the 05+ wheel bearings will last you 10x the amount of time as the old style. If its means much, in over 2+ years of racing we have yet to replace our bearings. I know others who competitively race there Subaru's and they have never replaced there's either. Although track/race cars see less mileage they do see much more heat and harsher loads...so I think that comparison will still reign true for street applications.

Glad you are enjoying the kit, we ensure it was direct plug-n-play fitment with zero sides effects; even down to the install.

-Noah

[IMG]http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac286/jdblock/IMG_5911.jpg[/IMG]

I would be happy with 2x as long. This is the road I went and drove today. Cruised down to the bottom and did a hill climb back up about 2,000' of a climb. I put my car through hell sometimes. Gave my diffs a workout around that hairpin and a few others as well. Your conversion kit is awesome! Thanks for making it available to the public, and so I can enjoy my car that much more.

I might have confused myself, your p.c.d still 5x100 right?

I have 5x114 hubs re-drilled for 5x100 with ARP studs. LIC should offer this as an option. :)

We have it in the works but doing the CAD design, CNC work, and to make it worth while we need a bunch of confirmed units upfront, otherwise we have a part we've invested into with zero interest....so far there hasn't been a lot of interest as of yet

-Noah

Catch-22? No part, no interest. No interest, no part.

[QUOTE=jdblock;3191329]Catch-22? No part, no interest. No interest, no part.[/QUOTE]

Sorry I missed this response jdblock. Ha ha, yes I agree with what you're saying. Just needs to make sense on our end, its really as easy as me getting it done but that = me shelling out a bunch of funds. I have no issues with doing that, as long as I see a vested interest in others. As of yet I have not seen that and yes I agree with your statement. Everyone wants to see something tangible and be able to look, smell, touch it....but at this moment in time, I can't justify my money going there (at this moment anyways).

-Noah

just updated first post with a new product release

LIC Motorsports 5x114.3 to 5x100 Bearing/Hub Conversion!

check out post #1


-Noah

[img]http://www.licmotorsports.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/lic_rear_conversion_kit.jpg[/img]


Just added a complete LIC Motorsports 5x100 to 5x114.3 conversion kit to the online store. This kit is tailored for the 2004 STi (also fits various JDM model STi's), as this is the only model in the USDM lineup that can do a complete swap over without having to change everything.


Check it out!

[url=http://www.licmotorsports.com/products/lic-motorsports-frontrear-5x100-5x1143-conversion-kit-2004-sti_lic-0420041]LIC Motorsports Front/Rear 5x100 to 5x114.3 Conversion Kit (2004 STi) Subaru LIC 042004.1 | Buy Online from LIC Motorsports[/url]


-Noah

Bump for a sick set up.

Thank you sir!


-Noah

Bump for some SICK racecar parts!

[QUOTE=queeg9k;3461550]Bump for some SICK racecar parts![/QUOTE]

Yes these are awesome! Just got a set a bit ago.