{"product_id":"jxb-performance-billet-linkage-reinforcement-kit-audi-a4-a5-s4-s5-b8-2009-2016","title":"JXB Performance Billet Linkage Reinforcement Kit for Audi A4 B8 \/ A5 B8 \/ S4 B8 \/ S5 B8 (2009–2016)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.es-years-header, .es-years-cell { display: table-cell; }\n.es-years-mobile { display: none; }\n@media (max-width: 620px) {\n  .es-years-header, .es-years-cell { display: none !important; }\n  .es-years-mobile { display: block !important; font-size: 13px; color: #666; margin-top: 3px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #1f1f1f;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n  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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n  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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 1px; background: #d9d9d9; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #111;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 52px; height: 3px; background: #0070f3; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #dedede; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0070f3; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eREMOVAL UNECESSARY PARTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eSimple installation that doesn't require removal of unecessary parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #dedede; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0070f3; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBALL JOING BUSHING\/BOLT\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eReplaces 2 ball joing cups, crossrod, and bushing\/bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #dedede; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.8px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0070f3; margin: 0 0 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eREQUIRE READJUSTMENT SHIFTER\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eDoes not require readjustment of shifter, finished with black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 1px; background: #d9d9d9; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #111;\"\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 52px; height: 3px; background: #0070f3; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 30px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 14px; text-align: left; color: #555; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth class=\"es-years-header\" style=\"padding: 14px; text-align: left; color: #555; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 14px; text-align: left; color: #555; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\"\u003eCompatible Trims\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAudi A4 (B8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #444;\"\u003eA4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAudi A4 (B8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #444;\"\u003eA4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAudi A5 (B8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #444;\"\u003eA5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAudi A5 (B8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #444;\"\u003eA5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAudi S4 (B8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #444;\"\u003eS4\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAudi S5 (B8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #444;\"\u003eS5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAudi S5 (B8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"es-years-mobile\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd class=\"es-years-cell\" style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2009–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 16px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; color: #444;\"\u003eS5\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; padding: 14px; font-size: 14px; color: #666; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n    Fits the models and years listed above only. Message us with your VIN if you would like fitment confirmed before ordering.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 1px; background: #d9d9d9; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #111;\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 52px; height: 3px; background: #0070f3; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x JXB Performance Billet Linkage Reinforcement Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 1px; background: #d9d9d9; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #111;\"\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 52px; height: 3px; background: #0070f3; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #dedede; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px; background: #fafafa; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 10px; color: #555;\"\u003eIn stock and ships from a \u003cstrong\u003eUS warehouse\u003c\/strong\u003e. Orders are typically processed within \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e. Estimated US delivery: \u003cstrong\u003e3–7 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e with tracking provided once dispatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; color: #555;\"\u003eInternational orders: estimated delivery \u003cstrong\u003e7–14 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on destination and customs. Message us before ordering if you would like a delivery estimate for your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JXB Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52674123399455,"sku":"B8029A0","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/7340\/1631\/files\/JXBPerformanceBilletLinkageReinforcementKitB8A4_S4_A5_S5.png?v=1783919858","url":"https:\/\/eurospeed.co\/products\/jxb-performance-billet-linkage-reinforcement-kit-audi-a4-a5-s4-s5-b8-2009-2016","provider":"EuroSpeed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}