Splitter as a DC tee?

I'd like to use the mechanical aspects of a two-way splitter to
act as a "tee" for DC power distribution.  This seems infinitely
easier than trying to wire a bunch of connectors together.
Most of the devices I've encountered have a "back" that is soldered
in place as a solid shield.
There's a bit of mass, there, so I am wondering how much
effort it will be to try to remove the back, gut the device,
replace with a length of wire and reattach the back piece.