Are the OEM half shafts a standard steel (mild) or chromoly/some other alloy? I was thinking about how to build an axle that would save some weight but not sacrifice strength. Any thoughts?

 

That it'd be cheaper and easier to buy a set of upgraded axles from DSS?

 

Yeah but I dont think they would be any lighter though (most definitely stronger I'm assuming). I am imaginig a set of axles that are made of a stronger material which would require less of the material, and thus less weight. Im not sure if thats possible though? What about an axle made out of chromoly tubing? I feel like a strong chromoly/alloy tubing with thick walls would do the trick maybe?

 

How come you are worried about the weight?

The axles are small diameter, and don't spin fast like engine parts, so there are no significant reductions to be made in terms of rotating inertia. I'm talking completely negligible differences here.

Now, if you're just looking to save some regular vehicle mass, I hear you, those things don't look very weight. Sounds like an expensive form of weight reduction though...

 

 

Just make them out of carbon fiber.