Posted by Charlie on May 22, 1998 at 22:45:21:
In Reply to: Any smaller than 4.89 posted by Mike on May 22, 1998 at 01:19:42:
A fellow I know in Nebraska put 4.30 third members in his stock axle housings. He obtained them from a late 40s 4X2 Dodge truck. Apparently they have 8.75" ring gears, but they fit without any modifications, gasket stacking etc. The stock axles work with these 3rd members.
Charlie