2002 rear-end hops in reverse under a load

[Timberroad]

What causes the rear end to hop in reverse when backing up a hill or jumping a lip in the cement? Works fine in forward.

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[74 Harley]

Are you sure it's not the transmission chattering?

 

[74 Harley]

If this car has disc brakes in the rear check the parking brake.

 

[doug7740]

What causes the rear end to hop in reverse when backing up a hill or jumping a lip in the cement? Works fine in forward.

Did you inspect the suspension for:

• Loose or damaged front and rear suspension components?
• Loose, damaged or missing suspension fasteners?
• Damaged or sagging springs?
• Damaged or leaking shock absorbers?
• Worn or damaged suspension bushings?

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue