If you use a good spring compressor they come out pretty easy.
I would replace them if I were you.
I kinda see what you mean about being held in place by the a-arms,but under hard acceleration they will probably want to pop out on ya!
I got my new ones for the Falcon from
http://www.p-s-t.com for $45 a piece.
Its your call, but I would change them out for new ones.
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1995 F-350 XLT SuperCab DRW 460 EFI 2x4~~1991 Mustang GT 5.0 5-speed
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