Simple Resistor question

[winkydink]

I need to replace a resistor on a Philco 48-200. The leads on the new resistor are shorter than the old, and will not reach the posts I need to soder them to.

Q: Can I just soder a wire to one of the leads to make it longer without causing any problems ?

[codefox1]

Yes and use shrink wrap or spaghetti to cover.

[morzh]

Or just cut the old resistor close to the body and use the remaining stubs to solder the new one to.
Here goes the ol' heatshrink again.