I O/H'd my struts yesterday and didn't need any lubricants, I guess I was lucky. I didn't have any issues until re-assembly with the 2" spacer!! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

LIFT OR BUST! 2001 Sportage EX 4dr 4WD with 300,210 miles & counting .....
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