Get some pentrating oil or a solvent like PB Blaster or WD-40.
Spray the outside of the stanctions (shiny slidy thingy) between the stanction and the lower assembly.
Spray, let it soak, spray more, let it soak...etc. All weekend long if you have to.
Spraying the inside where the springs are won't do much.
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