The front turn signals stand out quite a bit, and by shortening them, they blend in with the body much better. I reused the rear signals that I removed after doing a tail tidy. No cutting or splicing needed with this method.
The goal:
Step 1 - Disassemble stock rear turn signal:
Step 2 - remove side panels to gain access to turn signal and wiring:
Step 3 - unplug wiring, remove turn signal, and disassemble: