Can you run a lift pitman arm on a non lifted 1973 chevy k10

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Jalopy

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joe
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1973
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k10
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383 stroker
So my old pitman arm broke and I can't find one for the life of me but I do have one for a lift will it work just want to know so I don't die I read a post about it and they mentioned doing it but I'm not sure.
 

nvrenuf

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The added drop of the lift kit pitman arm will created an awkward angle on the drag link which at the very least will cause bump steer. I’d bet it will cause a bind or possibly contact between one of the arms and drag link.
 

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