Defender door catch straps

[nwilson]

Anyone know why LR have changed the catch straps on the front doors and tailgate? When I bought my new series Defender they worked - i.e. stopped the door shutting - but wore out. The rear passenger doors are fine. Took it to be fixed and although they've replaced them, the doors now have no resistance to closing at all - worse than before. Looked at a new vehicle with the dealer and it's the same. WHat have they done? It's a safety hazard as these doors are heavy!

Thanks

 

[joey]

They probably lubed the hinges... On the Disco when the hinges are dirty, it can be hard to close, when lubed, they close very fast.