If I were to put a sprocket on the shaft in the circled area, would the limited slip diff still operate normal Vs having the chain on the actual unit

[willp]

 

[Denny]

Yes, but the axle would never be able to take the bending forces. But if you went to a solid axle you’d be good!

 

[Rat]

View attachment 143501

No it would not.

The only way the LSD works is by input going where it was intended... if you put a 3rd party fixture and gear on where indicated and you do little more than spin the opposite tire in the opposite direction at the same RPM; or worse explode the differential.

That's assuming it's actually a 2wd limited slip unit.

 

[willp]

Thanks, I ordered a live axle kit to install here, I will save this LSD axle for something else