Lift Kit Shocks at Stock Ride Height

I've used the search but haven't found anything that really has the answer I need. I have a bone stock 2003 WJ Overland that's in need of shocks. I plan to add a 3" lift after the first of the year but I'm not ready to do that right now. I don't have the new tires yet and I'm sure that it would look really stupid with the stock tire size. My question is, if I buy a 3" lift kit that includes shocks can I use those shocks on the jeep at stock ride height? I don't want to have to buy two sets of shocks and I know I'll need the longer ones when i add the lift.



Thansk in advance for your help.