Lube shock pistons?

[ian_uk1975]

Is there ever any need to lube shock pistons? I'm currently cleaning-up a set of adjustable shocks that are a few years old dusty/dirty and the pistons seem a bit 'dry'... no film of oil or lube that I can detect. That said, the shocks seem fine and not sticking at all.

Any benefit to using a bit of light machine oil on the pistons, or better to leave well alone?

[TheEnd]

Best to leave them, oil can make dirt and grit stick to them so they are left as they are.

[ian_uk1975]

Thanks, I'll just leave them as they are then.

[one eyed mick]

Hope you mean piston rods ,wipe clean an leave well alone , making sure no crap is forced into top seal ,if there is any corrosion they are buggered

[PhillipM]

The piston is inside, and surrounded by a whole load of oil....