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JHM-B8LnkXRod - JHM Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade for B8 A4-A5-S4-S5

JHM-B8LnkXRod - JHM Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade for Audi B8 A4-A5-S4-S5

$795.00 - $795.00
$795.00
$795.00 - $795.00
$795.00
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JHM-B8LnkXRod
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Up to 4 weeks
FLAT rate $9.99
Genuine parts 2 years*

JH Motorsports Solid Linkage and Cross Rod Upgrade for your B8 Chassis Audi!

PROUDLY DESIGNED AND BUILT AT JHM IN LATHROP, CA!!!

Here 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!

If 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.

 Adding 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.

 This 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.

 JHM Linkage
On the linkage, we put a steel spherical bearing in a custom race at the end of the shift rod or selector shaft.

 JHM Cross Rod
Matching 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.

 Not 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.

 Our 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.

This product fits the following vehicles:
Make Model Chassis Engine
Audi S4 B8-B8.5 (2010-2016) 3.0t V6 24v SC
Audi S5 B8-B8.5 (2008-2017) all
Audi A5 B8-B8.5 (2008-2016) all
Audi A4 B8-B8.5 (2009-2016) all

A back order product means we do not have this in our local warehouse. We will have to 'back order' this in for you. This can take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. Popular items can go on back order but are often restocked in a short time such as 1 week.

FLAT rate $9.99

We use Australia post EXPRESS yellow and star track premium (dynamic pricing).

We ship from Western Sydney.

We ship every working day. Shipping cut off time is 2pm.

We are working on an average 5 to 6 working hours for dispatch.

Yes we have a trade program with exclusive trade discounts.

Yes it is in stock, we hold local stock we don't drop ship.

All new genuine parts have a 2 year warranty.

Yes we only sell new parts, we do not sell used or reconditioned parts.

YES if the part number has a Volkswagen or Audi part number it is a genuine part. If if is an aftermarket part we will label it as such.

Minimum amount of time is 4 weeks.

Please contact us by the website chat or or use any of the contact forms or email us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

We work normal business hours and we don't have someone manning our website chat at 4am.

If you have purchased a part under our fitment data and direction we will gladly exchange it or refund it. If you have purchased the wrong part we can provide a store credit or 20% restocking fee.

Please email us to discuss any warranty issues. We normally need a mechanics report to prove a part has failed. If it has failed and it is under warranty we will replace it. We cannot warrant hearsay from home mechanics.

We are unique in that we import our own genuine parts and this enables us to pass the savings onto you.

You will save up to 30% with genuine parts.

That can range from 100% down to 20% - The savings will generally be 30% to 50%.

Yes we can provide discounts for 034 motorsport customers who wish to purchase a lot of products in one go

We pick and ship EVERY working day. 12pm is the daily cut off time. Common times for dispatch are 5 to 6 hours on working days. We normally dispatch last night's orders the next morning.

Shipping is FLAT rate $9.99

We ship from Western Sydney, Australia wide. We only use EXPRESS shipping from Aus Post express (yellow) or star track premium. Please see below for estimated shipping times.

For Sydney customers next day shipping is available if you place your order before 12pm.

STAR TRACK PREMIUM customers get EXPRESS dispatch, purchase this option for the fastest shipping

You will receive SMS and email notifications when the item is dispatched. You will then be able to track your order. We use SHIPPIT for order tracking and management. You will be updated via SMS and email with progress on your shipping. You will receive notifications on the morning of the day of the delivery to notify you the package is 'on-board for delivery'

Location 

Post Codes 

Estimated delivery time in working days 

NSW & ACT 

Sydney Metro 

2000-2234 

2745-2751 

1 Day 

NSW Other Metro including ACT (Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, etc.) 

 

1-2 days 

NSW Country 

 

2-4 Days 

VIC 

Melbourne Metro 

3000-3208 

1 Day 

VIC Other Metro (Albury, Bendigo, Shepparton) 

 

2-3 Days 

VIC Country 

 

2-4 Days 

QLD 

Brisbane Metro 

 

1 Day 

QLD Metro Other (Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Mackay,  

 

1-2 Days 

TAS 

Hobart & Launceston Metro 

 

1 Day 

TAS Country 

 

2-3 Days 

SA 

Adelaide Metro 

 

1 Day 

SA Country 

 

2-3 Days 

WA 

Perth Metro 

 

2 Days 

WA Metro Other (Bunbury, Albany) 

 

2-3 Days 

WA Country 

 

3-5 days 

NT 

Darwin Metro 

 

1-2 Days 

NT Country 

 

3-5 Days 

Did you know VAGPARTS Australia has a trade program? Sign up for exclusive trade pricing and discounts on Volkswagen & Audi Parts. If you are a mechanic, tuner or have an automotive business this program is for you!

Our trade only pricing is typically 30% lower than dealer trade prices. Our exclusive trade pricing is hard to beat!

You will receive exclusive industry discount, priority customer service, help with parts interpretation and you can drop ship to your customers if you wish to resell our items. We have access to millions of SKU's and can source anything for you.

Trade only discounted pricing
Premium & Express shipping only
Priority fulfilment
Dedicated parts specialist support
Free listing in our trade directory
Drop shipping enabled
Custom Part support - send us your part number we will source it
FREE SHIPPING over $50 or $12.95
Help to source hard to find products
Trade portal (password protected)
Access to 034 Motorsport at trade pricing

This is a great service for the astute workshop owner who wishes to purchase high grade parts at competitive prices.

We express ship ONLY – every single working day from our Western Sydney warehouse.

Join the trade program today!

Service & Maintenance Guide

Minor Service - Oil Service

Every 10k is a minor service - oil and filter. Do not follow the factory 15K and go 7k for tuned vehicles. Oil is cheap, engines are not!

Intermediate Service

Every 30k is an intermediate service - oil and filter, cabin filter & air filter, brake fluid flush, remote batteries.

Major Service

Every 60k is a major service - oil and filter, cabin filter & air filter, remote batteries, brake fluid flush, fuel filter, DSG gearbox oil and filter (unless automatic, manual, tiptronic or multitronic), spark plugs and haldex oil.

Additional: Water pump & timing belt and poly belt on belt driven engines should be done every 60k.

Intermediate Service

Every 90k is another intermediate service - same as 30k plus a poly belt / accessory belt.

Minor Service - Oil Service

Every 10k is a minor service - oil and filter. Do not follow the factory 15K and go 7k for tuned vehicles. Oil is cheap, engines are not!

Intermediate Service

Every 30k is an intermediate service - oil and filter, cabin filter & air filter, brake fluid flush, remote batteries.

Major Service

Every 60k is a major service - oil and filter, cabin filter & air filter, remote batteries, brake fluid flush, fuel filter, DSG gearbox oil and filter (unless automatic, manual, tiptronic or multitronic), spark plugs and haldex oil.

Additional: Water pump & timing belt and poly belt on belt driven engines should be done every 60k.

Intermediate Service

Every 90k is another intermediate service - same as 30k plus a poly belt / accessory belt.

Replace Haldex fluid every 30k rather than 60k, Gearbox oil change at 40k for DSG is advised. Front and rear differential oils are "longlife" but replace every 60k to be safe.
See: Transmission & drivetrain

Vagparts Australia

You may be interested to find out more about VAGPARTS Australia. We started our business to solve one problem. Getting genine parts at decent prices. We import a huge range of genuine only parts so you don't have to! We warehouse in Western Sydney and ship daily with Aus post Express and Star track premium. Our typical times to fulfil orders is 1 day and typical shipping times are 3 to 4 days Australia wide.

We have a growing trade program and welcome mechanics and tuners to join with significant discounts on offer. We can also source any product you need with hard to find parts.

For home enthusiasts we welcome you to purchase the parts yourself and have them shipped direct to your front door. You can also purchase these parts and have them shipped to any mechanic or our approved workshop partners.