[bestgenman]

Whenever two pipes slide into each other some sort of lubrication must be required. in as much as these pipes are subject to increased heat levels, they need a substance such as "never-seize". The application on most of the Newels i have worked on (1986 to 2006) requires the application at the point of insertion either under the coach or with the extension of an a applicator. I have found that for a one man procedure the use of a rag taped to the end of a pole such as a broom slathered with "never seize" works very well. You can put air on the air springs and lift the coach up (blocking to protect the applicator person) and implement a two person procedure. it is a tedious project but necessary.