Will a shock be okay if it is compresed all the time(not fully)

[tadium54]

My curent shocks are about 2 and 3/4 inches long. I am thinking of getting 4 duratrax gold competitions that are about 3 inches long. What will happen if I replace my old ones with these ones? Any efeects on handling? What wt of shock oil should I use with them?
thanks
tadium54

[Destrega]

shocks are always compressed a bit, but i have no idea what will happen if they're compressed that much. You'll probably have to rebuild them a little more often as more pressure will be on them at all times.
Chances are you won't have any trouble just longer shocks!

[rvrrun]

If the new shocks dont bottom out on full suspension compression, then there should be no adverse effects on handling.

MS

[RichieRich]

They'll be fine. You may want to install a few internal spacers under the shock piston so that the shock will not be as long.

[rc10gt_bb]

Whats you application?

[tadium54]

1/10 off road on a wild willy 2000. it will be used on street and dirt

[rc10gt_bb]

It would probly be OK then.