Lightened ring gear, riffle drilled and star flanged axles?

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Mike, that is a large enough radius to see something. An axle? Not so much.

I put a lightened ring gear in my Dana and did not see any ET reduction. Changed the ratio at the same time so not a real good test. All of my driveline stuff is real heavy. A hold over from my stick days.

[MikeMoller]

It might be better to have the axle flanges drilled and tapped for two different bolt patterns rather than having them flanged. If you are on a budget, easier to find wheels.