Front suspension swap

[Marshy]

Hi all, but of advice pls, bought some kyb shocks, went to change them and the bolts have a sleeve stuck to them, these seem to be stuck in place, am I supposed to get this off? May have to use heat if so, any pointers would be much appreciated.
Ta in advance

 

[BRAD]

Guessing without seeing it that it's the bush from the actual shock, your replacement ones have one in the robbers hole?.

I put Billstein ones on all round but only remember the actual bolts had a smooth portion nothing else like that.

 

[Marshy]

Thanks brad, I believe it probably is the original bush but wasn't sure, I'll get the things removed if I can and change the bolts

 

[Whistler]

Sounds like original bushes. We had the original bushes on still as well. I think we ended up cutting down them a bit to pry them open and they then popped off.

 

[Marshy]

Cheers whistler, will be getting grinder out soon!