Will the back work on the front?

Ive heard that the back shocks are longer.I have a lift in my bike right now and was wondering if i put the back shocks on the front and the front on the back would it be like having lift springs? I know the back would get shorter, but with the lift still on it it should be just like having no lift, but with lift springs if im right. Also would the front be at too much of an angle or are the back shocks as long as the front with lift springs on them? I would like to hear peoples ideas and thoughts on this because if its not too late tomorrow when i get in ill see if it will work. Sorry for such a long post.