{"product_id":"jhm-audi-b8-b8-5-solid-linkage-and-cross-rod-upgrade-a4-a5-s4-s5","title":"JHM Audi B8 B8.5 Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade (A4, A5, S4 \u0026 S5)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the JHMotorsports Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade for your B8 Chassis Audi!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at JHM, we have been developing and building shifter and linkage upgrades for Audis since 2006. As we've done for the B5, B6, and B7 platforms, we're bringing the JHM \"Solid\" shifting experience to your B8 Chassis Audi with our B8 Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"JHM Audi B8 B8.5 Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade (A4, A5, S4 \u0026amp; S5) - \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_B8_B8.5_Solid_Linkage_and_Cross_Rod_Upgrade_A4_A5_S4_S5_-2_2048x2048.jpg?v=1623904903\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Audi has improved on their OEM shifter setup since the days of the incredibly sloppy B5, they still use primarily plastic and rubber components in their B8 linkage. This contributes to the vague and somewhat rubbery feel you experience while shifting your B8 Audi and makes the linkage alone worse than previous generations. Furthermore, as plastic ages it gets brittle and tends to break easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"JHM Audi B8 B8.5 Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade (A4, A5, S4 \u0026amp; S5) - \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1272\/9301\/files\/JHM_Audi_B8_B8.5_Solid_Linkage_and_Cross_Rod_Upgrade_A4_A5_S4_S5_-3_2048x2048.jpg?v=1623904909\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are looking for the ultimate shifting experience with precise feedback allowing for confident gear changes, the JHM B8 Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade is what you need. Our JHM B8 Linkage and Cross Rod setup is the ultimate upgrade for increasing the durability and longevity of your linkage components while dramatically improving the shifting experience of your B8 Audi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding our JHM Linkage and Cross Rod or a JHM Solid Short Throw Shifter alone won't bring much noise or vibration into the cabin due to Audi's ultra-silent, rubber lined shift knob. However, if you're looking for the ultimate shifting experience with more of a race inspired setup, we recommend our Linkage, Shifter, and Shift Knob which can all be found in the same section as this product. NOTE: Adding in our shift knob and other variables like your exhaust setup, other lightweight\/performance components (crank pulleys, flywheels, etc...), and factory tolerances may affect how much of an increase in interior noise, vibration and\/or harshness you experience. Remember, Audi designed these components with lots of plastic and rubber to hide normal noises that the engine and transmission make so removing them can reveal some of those noises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis linkage and cross rod upgrade is a direct replacement for the OEM components. Our JHM Linkage and Cross Rod replaces the OEM plastic socket assemblies on both the linkage and the cross rod with 2 spherical steel bearings and one graphite impregnated, polyurethane bushing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJHM Linkage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the linkage, we put a steel spherical bearing in a custom race at the end of the shift rod or selector shaft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJHM Cross Rod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching exactly the OEM dimensions, we attach our Cross Rod upgrade to a cage on top of the race using another, smaller spherical rod end housed in a bronze race for more rigid side to side feel. On the other end of the Cross Rod at the selector shaft cap on the transmission, we use a heavy duty, graphite impregnated, polyurethane bushing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot only do these spherical and polyurethane bushings offer much more precise shifting while delivering more feedback than stock but they are also much more durable than the OEM plastic setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur JHM B8 Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade will deliver the ultimate shifting experience when paired with our JHM B8 Solid Short Throw Shifter. However, it will also dramatically improve your shifting performance if you only have a stock or aftermarket shifter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the design of the OEM cross rod and linkage setup, the most cost effective way to upgrade the shifting experience was to combine our JHM Solid Linkage and JHM HD Cross Rod Linkage into one \"Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x JHM Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudi S4 B8-B8.5 (2010-2016) 3.0t V6 24v SC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudi S5 B8-B8.5 (2008-2017) all\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudi A5 B8-B8.5 (2008-2016) all\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudi A4 B8-B8.5 (2009-2016) all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJHM-B8LnkXRod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJH Motorsports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JH Motorsports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64545279377757,"sku":"JHM-B8LnkXRod","price":629.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/0009\/5325\/files\/1s1hu-huVsMTKUb4rPQAzcZnLEvZcvXRt_7fd2ff15-6125-413d-b6bd-87e79c4566a1.jpg?v=1777366914","url":"https:\/\/performancepartsdirect.co.uk\/products\/jhm-audi-b8-b8-5-solid-linkage-and-cross-rod-upgrade-a4-a5-s4-s5","provider":"Performance Parts Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}