Aaaaaaaand...

Oblonging the pinion opening - like a lockright runs - would allow the action of the pinion shaft under load to help put pressure on the side gears and lock the unit up even more.

Possibly look at adding some clutch disks from some existing aftermarket lsd to the matign surface if wear is a concern?

Seems to me if the pinion opening was oblonged to apply force on the side gears under load, then a spring arrangement that kept the plates *together* would allow for a unit similar in operation to a "gov-lock" that was invisible, except under load?

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