Outer shock tower removal?

[65Rob]

Ok probably a stupid question but better safe than sorry. I need to repair or replace the outer shock towers on my 65 vert. Can I remove the outer with the spring in? The motor is out so not a lot of sprung weight and the outer doesn't seem to have any actual contact with the spring so it doesn't appear to be an issue. I don't even know what the purpose of the outer is other than, I suppose to brace and stabalize the somewhat unusual setup that Stangs have.

Thanks in advance

 

[gikort]

ya, you'll be fine. It is necessary to remove them to get spring compressors in there to change out your springs. One reason for them is the front A-arm bumper (if you bottom out your suspension) mount to them.

 

[65Rob]

Thanks, now that you mention it, I really haven't put much thought into removing the springs so it makes just that much more sense