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I have read some threads on 1-ton steering steering components that are configured in an inverted T design. it looks like this:

These kits are sold by many vendors...including some on this forum.
They will tell you that these are the greatest thing since sliced bread...I beg to differ.
I had a set up like the one pictured. When I bought my kit, I believed that I had an upgraded steering system. The tie rods, drag link, and TRE's were heavier, so it has to be good, right? Wrong.
I will never again own an inverted T steering system.
Years ago, I installed this mess in my first Jeep. I installed it per the manufacturers instructions, to include torque values. Within a couple of weeks, I expierenced first hand, the problem with this design.
Here is what I found:
The inverted T system is designed with the drag link attached to the tie rod or the TRE. The tie rod spans the width between the steering knuckles. One would think that this is a good thing (I did...once), it is not. If you conduct a dry steer test on your inverted T set-up, you will see that as steering is input, the drag link will rotate the tie rod on the TRE's without actually moving the steering knuckles thus creating a dead spot in the steering cycle.
I am told that the addition of washers or polymer bushings remove nearly all the deadspot from this set up. I am skeptical.
I am also told that I shouldn't worry about the poly bushings wearing out since ball joints, TRE's and alternators wear out also. Although the statement is true, it seems like a bandaid to a poor design...you be the judge.(I would also prefer to have the alternator come apart at 50 mph than any part of the steering system)
I personally prefer the factory style Y type set up or a HD version, although I have seen an over/under the steering knuckle design that looks promising.
I am not a certified ASE mechanic, engineer, manufacturer, just a very mechanically inclined aging old fart who likes to work on his Jeeps.
I am simply reporting my observations here. If your opinions differ, GREAT! I will not complain and cry and have your post removed from my thread
YOUR OPINIONS ARE WELCOME HERE.
Good night and God Bless!!!!

These kits are sold by many vendors...including some on this forum.
They will tell you that these are the greatest thing since sliced bread...I beg to differ.
I had a set up like the one pictured. When I bought my kit, I believed that I had an upgraded steering system. The tie rods, drag link, and TRE's were heavier, so it has to be good, right? Wrong.
I will never again own an inverted T steering system.
Years ago, I installed this mess in my first Jeep. I installed it per the manufacturers instructions, to include torque values. Within a couple of weeks, I expierenced first hand, the problem with this design.
Here is what I found:
The inverted T system is designed with the drag link attached to the tie rod or the TRE. The tie rod spans the width between the steering knuckles. One would think that this is a good thing (I did...once), it is not. If you conduct a dry steer test on your inverted T set-up, you will see that as steering is input, the drag link will rotate the tie rod on the TRE's without actually moving the steering knuckles thus creating a dead spot in the steering cycle.
I am told that the addition of washers or polymer bushings remove nearly all the deadspot from this set up. I am skeptical.
I am also told that I shouldn't worry about the poly bushings wearing out since ball joints, TRE's and alternators wear out also. Although the statement is true, it seems like a bandaid to a poor design...you be the judge.(I would also prefer to have the alternator come apart at 50 mph than any part of the steering system)
I personally prefer the factory style Y type set up or a HD version, although I have seen an over/under the steering knuckle design that looks promising.
I am not a certified ASE mechanic, engineer, manufacturer, just a very mechanically inclined aging old fart who likes to work on his Jeeps.
I am simply reporting my observations here. If your opinions differ, GREAT! I will not complain and cry and have your post removed from my thread
YOUR OPINIONS ARE WELCOME HERE.
Good night and God Bless!!!!