JXB Performance - Linkage Reinforcement Kit - Audi B8/8.5
JXB Performance - Linkage Reinforcement Kit - Audi B8/8.5
JXB Performance - Linkage Reinforcement Kit - Audi B8/8.5
JXB Performance - Linkage Reinforcement Kit - Audi B8/8.5
JXB Performance - Linkage Reinforcement Kit - Audi B8/8.5

JXB Performance - Linkage Reinforcement Kit - Audi B8/8.5

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Audi B8/8.5 Billet Linkage Reinforcement Kit (B8029A0)

  • Transforms your sloppy OEM shift linkage into a precision instrument for precise shifts
  • Does not require replacement of the entire linkage
  • Does not require you to readjust the linkage after install

Everybody knows the stock linkage sucks. It doesn’t perform well, it sucks to swap out, and it’s expensive to replace. After an in-depth look at it, we came to the conclusion that it wasn’t all bad. There are plenty of good parts in it. The rod that runs from the shift lever to the crossrod is rigid as can be. The plastic coupling that holds the socket for the lower ball joint and the ball for the upper ball joint is very well-made. It has thick reinforcement ribs and doesn’t flex at all under load.

Where the wheels start to fall off is when we look at the ball joints and the crossrod. The lower ball joint in particular is housed in a flexible plastic and rubber socket that squishes and flexes under load. The plastic crossrod is flexible as can be. It flexes a great amount under load, leading to getting stuck in the reverse track more easily on the 1-2 shift, and generally adding slop to the shift pattern. The crossrod bushing is also fairly soft and can be seen flexing. We replaced that with a stiff polyurethane bushing held in place with a precision stainless shoulder bolt for a perfect no-slop no-flex interface. Though also plastic, the upper ball joint isn’t too bad, but since we’re addressing the crossrod, we decided to beef it up while we’re in there.

So instead of replacing the whole linkage, this kit transforms the stock linkage by replacing the 2 ball joint cups, the crossrod, and the crossrod bushing/bolt.

Installation does not require removal of the transmission.  The video features all of our shifter upgrades.  Skip to 26:36 for Linkage Reinforcement Kit install. Video found in pictures.

  • Audi B8/8.5 A4/S4/RS4/A5/S5/RS5 with 6MT

All items are dispatched direct from JXB Performance headquarters. Normally there are no delays to delivery due to stock issues but as we do not hold physical stock of this item we suggest contacting us via email or our website contact form prior to ordering so that we can check stock at the JXB Performance warehouse.

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