I’m wondering how to shorten a USD fork about 3-4”. I know you can do internal lowering via spring cut and spacer. Is it possible to shorten the fork itself but cutting the external fork body and then putting in a shorter spring without a spacer? 

Are there any tradeoffs when considering either way? I’m asking because I might want to use a pair of full size dirt bike forks for a dual sport. I’m short so prefer the lower seat height, especially when on the street. Could be going from 37-38 to 34-35 inches seat height.