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Assuming you have the necessary DIY skill, I would think so. Particular issues you'll probably run into:
1) You'll need to be able to safely and accurately replace or splice wiring to gain some extra length.
2) It will help if it doesn't use a one-piece reflector for all four bulbs. Otherwise you'll have to cut it, which might be tricky. Make sure you maintain the exact same bulb to reflector distance in your new shell.
3) The existing bulb sockets may be difficult to mount on your new shell, likely being designed to slide into a particular slot, rather than being screw mounted. You might need to purchase new ones. Or come up with a novel mounting scheme. I used velcro on my DIY fixture. A patch on the back of the socket, and long strips on the inside of the shell. Everything is at the exact width that when the bulb is inserted, it applies enough pressure to the velcro to lock it in place. Removing the bulb, you can separate the velcro, and move the sockets forwards or backwards in the shell to tweak light distribution.
1) You'll need to be able to safely and accurately replace or splice wiring to gain some extra length.
2) It will help if it doesn't use a one-piece reflector for all four bulbs. Otherwise you'll have to cut it, which might be tricky. Make sure you maintain the exact same bulb to reflector distance in your new shell.
3) The existing bulb sockets may be difficult to mount on your new shell, likely being designed to slide into a particular slot, rather than being screw mounted. You might need to purchase new ones. Or come up with a novel mounting scheme. I used velcro on my DIY fixture. A patch on the back of the socket, and long strips on the inside of the shell. Everything is at the exact width that when the bulb is inserted, it applies enough pressure to the velcro to lock it in place. Removing the bulb, you can separate the velcro, and move the sockets forwards or backwards in the shell to tweak light distribution.
