A method for making a drive axle shaft (10) is provided. A tubular blank (40) is inserted in a first die (42) including an orifice (54). The tubular blank (40) is extruded through the orifice (54) to form an elongate tubular body (12) with a longitudinal a...

A lightweight drive axle includes an elongate, tubular body having a first longitudinal end configured for coupling to a side gear in a differential and a second longitudinal end configured to support a vehicle wheel. The shaft further includes a screw dis...