[encantotom]

the plastic sleeves that go over the door striker are just a few bucks and are available at autozone, checker, o'reilly etc. they have been at every autoparts store i have looked at. there are several lengths of them avail. while the striker is off, you might pick one up and change the sleeve.

i did a quick search and see this place has them for 26 bucks.

http://www.speedyautoparts.com/find/LCTOWNCAR110.html

all in all, they are as strong as you would hope for. i am surprised more of them have not broken when you think about it.

tom