Considering the fact that "Loose Balls Rule" what about custom made titanium balls, cups, and spindle. Sure... Why not... If ya got the bucks...

Sometimes when I take a really good dump I wonder how much weight I am trimming off my next ride... sorry not to be rude.

You can really get carried away with the weight thing and manufacturers are perfectly willing to hipe the latest gram saving component.

Looks like you got the problem solved and by the way... NICE BIKE!!!!!