I typically do similar thing while breaking down camp. I use a clean rag sprayed with silicone spray to wipe down the rod, the I spray the rod with PTFE Dry Lube to lubricate the o-ring seals. The PTFE does not attract dirt and dust like silicone spray.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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