Recent content by DodgeDart1971

Very, very nice.

Does anyone know how to upload a .mov file?

Not sure if anyone's still following this thread but I recorded the sound this evening, which seems to be getting worse! It's the rough, dry rhythmic rattle/flutter over the top of the general engine roar. I was on the highway quite a bit, then slowed to a stop, then sped up again. The clip...

Me too - it's like the vehicle's getting ready to pounce. As for handling, my Dart's a daily driver. To and from supermarket and yoga. So don't think I'll run into too many difficulties.

Nice looking vehicle. Good to hear.

The springs were the original ones I think so just old & worn out. Also I would drive around Chicago and the rear would literally scrape the road when I hit a bump/pothole. Did not feel or sound good. Now it's sooooo much better - like ice cream in the derrière. I'm extremely pleased with the...

Well I'll post my pics anyway. Before/after.

Karl! You beat me to it. Was just going to post my own Before/After pics but yours are of a better resolution. Karl was hero you guys. It was a very educational process too! My role was sort of observational cheerleader/apprentice. The springs were simply Rear Leaf Springs (5) for a 1971...

Ew tha crummy steering wheel makes me wince. Thanks for these Karl! I had a good time meeting y'all!

Yeah, I think Krazy Kuda's going to have to solve this mystery. Thanks for all the info though guys! I could attempt to record it but I doubt that'd help. Will report back once Karl's looked. And Karl: it's barely there in neutral and gets louder the harder the engine works. Cannucky, no way! I...

Put it in neutral & listened hard. Can't really hear unless I get under the wheel & then I hear it faintly. But loudest when the engine's working the hardest i.e. accelerating & up slopes etc.

Great pics by the way!

Thanks Karl for updating everyone! "Flutter" is a perfect adjective to describe it. A very annoying flutter. Wasn't there before I had my trans meddled with by multiple mechanics. But––could be anything. I'll try putting it in neutral & listening later this afternoon.

I meant *godsends. And also getting the strut rod bushings replaced. Bill, the fact that "self-exciting" drum brakes exist is exactly why I'm now an anxious driver. The brakes were taken apart and cleaned and then adjusted a couple of months ago (again *apparently* as mechanics did the work)...

You guys are all god sends! I'm having the alignment done as I type this - should be ready tomorrow afternoon. The lower control arm bushings were bad, apparently, so they're being replaced. Don't know if all that will tidy up the brakes but we'll see. And thanks Karl for your offers of help...