having trubble lifting front

[scitter]

trying to lift the front of my syncro in the same manner as jed in his video. Only im haveing a bit more problem than him...
Ontop of the front shock there is a small piece of tubing wich he referes to as bushing or tube. in his video the tube seems to be loose.
What im actually asking is if the tube/guide/bushing is loose on all vans? is it free to just pound it till it comes out or might my model be one with a welded guide?

my van is a -85 syncro

[max and caddy]

It should be loose...most likley stuck on with rust...easier to sort it when the shocker is off the van.

[scitter]

this it what it looks like from under

[max and caddy]

Ahh..that's rubber round it? Will just be stuck in place...give it a wobble with a screwdriver..will come away.

Looks like a new one would be a good idea to!