Either is fine.

"completely degreasing" them is primarily to remove old grease and possible dirt.

If you then want to wipe a little grease or oil on them to ward off rust you may as well, no harm done.

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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