2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Inverted Y vs T steering linkage

[BSowers]

Now I've looked and searched this web site for more info on Y vs T linkage. I get the benifits but can anyone explain the PHYSICAL differences?
I've gone to Rockauto and have looked at the part pics for both the 97 2500 and the 99 3500. I don't see much of a difference in that it seems like both long tie rods have a ball joint mount near the right tie rod end. Does any one have a pictoral or two pics showing the two assembled linkages?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Pavemen]

check the pics in this thread

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"Y" steering does not have a tie rod that directly connects both knuckles. The draglink connects directly to a knuckle and the tierod connects to middle of the draglink

"T" steering has a tie rod that connects both knuckles and the draglink attaches to it in the middle somewhere.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Am about to replace ball joints, hubs (original 240K) front cross joints, and tie rods so I have been researching. The HD T-style is supposedly more stable against shock and maintaining alignment than the Y style. I'm no structural engineer but a wooden Y when stretched or compressed will deform under alot less force than an equivalent T. Makes sense to me in the real world: My tie rod ends are shot BUT all the joints on the drag link are ok. The drag link is protected by the steering damper, tie rod ends are not. ??

 

[TJarecke]

The t-style parts are heavier too. They look like an upgraded steering setup.

 

[JohnBuuu]

The Y style is 1-1/8" dia and the T style 99 hd is 1-1/4" as alluded to.
The major advantage to this style setup is that your TOE does NOT change during suspension travel. This is why you feel less bumpsteer.