Audi B8/8.5 Billet Linkage Reinforcement Kit (B8029A0)
IN STOCK. SHIPS SAME-DAY IF ORDERED BEFORE 12PM CST M-F.
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
IN STOCK. SHIPS SAME-DAY IF ORDERED BEFORE 12PM CST M-F.
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
IN STOCK. SHIPS SAME-DAY IF ORDERED BEFORE 12PM CST M-F.
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 doesnโt perform well, it sucks to swap out, and itโs expensive to replace. After an in-depth look at it, we came to the conclusion that it wasnโt 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 doesnโt 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 isnโt too bad, but since weโre addressing the crossrod, we decided to beef it up while weโre 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 following video features all of our shifter upgrades. Skip to 26:36 for Linkage Reinforcement Kit install.
Full Assembly
B8029A0