Doors require hefty close.

[Brad Fx]

I think I saw this before and hope it’s normal, the doors require just a little bit more force to close than people are used to. I assume it’s because the doors are lighter. Same experience for others?

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[MyATV]

My 4-year-old Jeep is the same way. Compared to other vehicles, you have to slam the door. It took some getting used to, and I still don't slam it hard enough to close probably 1/4 of the time.

 

[King Luis]

maybe some white lithium grease on the hinges for it to move a bit more freely?

 

[MyATV]

maybe some white lithium grease on the hinges for it to move a bit more freely?

With the Jeep, it's the rubber door gaskets and air-tightness of the vehicle that requires a door slam - not the hinges. Can't speak to the Bronco, as I don't have one to slam the doors on yet.

 

[Hartzco]

I think I saw this before and hope it’s normal, the doors require just a little bit more force to close than people are used to. I assume it’s because the doors are lighter. Same experience for others?

I’d say we have the exact opposite experience. I’ve had to ask my wife and tell my kid to stop slamming the doors cause they’re so light. I barely have to pull mine shut.
I’m not sure why you would have a different experience.

 

[Rahkmalla]

only driven a soft-top, but i didn't notice any difference in force required to close.

If you have a hardtop, maybe it's experiment time for you on the rest of our behalves:

Open two doors, close one, then the other and note whether the second door is harder to close than the first.

If the last door to close is harder, it's just pressure differential because the interior is pretty well sealed.

I would imagine this wont matter on a soft-top because the extra give of the top allows the air a place to push

 

[Brad Fx]

If you have a hardtop, maybe it's experiment time for you on the rest of our behalves:

Open two doors, close one, then the other and note whether the second door is harder to close than the first.

If the last door to close is harder, it's just pressure differential because the interior is pretty well sealed.

Ah, interesting about the air pressure in the cabin. Maybe so. Yes, it’s a hard top (MIC 2.0).

 

[gjproducer]

I hope this isn't true. Driving a temp Jeep until mine comes and it's absolutely the worst having to slam the doors at night or in the morning.

 

[Lilj4425]

Hit the gym. Stay pumped.

 

[JaxGtc]

The back doors on the 4D are tricky for the kids. Too hard and they slam and too soft they give the dash warning. They aren't temperamental mind you, just have to create that muscle memory for the sweet spot.

 

[Brad Fx]

I hope this isn't true. Driving a temp Jeep until mine comes and it's absolutely the worst having to slam the doors at night or in the morning.

…and don’t get me wrong, it’s not a slam, but just a little more force than normal.

 

[JDS]

On the scale door close effort between a smart car and the 1974 2 door Cutlass Supreme where would you say they fall ?

 

[Bronck]

Way easier than a Jeep. Had to slam the Jeep. But the Bronco tailgate takes a little umphhh

 

[Rahkmalla]

On the scale door close effort between a smart car and the 1974 2 door Cutlass Supreme where would you say they fall ?

You know, all this talk about closing doors reminds me of all the stupid luxuries you get spoiled by then forget all about. The car I just sold had soft close doors, and it was so nice to never have to worry about closing the door "hard enough". Just get the door close and the car pulls it in.

 

[zombie]

Odd, because I have people who check out my Bronco commenting on how heavy/solid the doors feel when they close.

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