warlord

does it do it if you give it some gas in rev?

so far sounds like the cluch isnt fully engaged

jlcornelius

Go for a ride with your dealer and show them what its doing, if your not there then it didnt happen is usually their point of view!!

jlcornelius

I guess I should have stated its an automatic...

BigRedRubi

Mine is doing this exact same thing. Just came back from the dealer yesterday. They said no problem found. I will bring it back and take the tech for a ride myself....

scbesse

No Issue here. 08 auto 40,000 km. Maybe its the esp/traction control being stupid

CJK

Common problem likely caused by driveline bind in reverse. Some JK's do it worse than others. Usually occurs at slow speeds on inclines - what you're feeling is the driveshaft joints "sticking". Magnified by lifts (increases the angle) and larger tires (increases the amount of torque needed to move). As you gain speed and the shaft joints start moving freely the shudder decreases - probably why your regear cured it since your driveshaft now spins at a faster rate.

ArizonaHeat

My '08 doesn't need a hill or trailer to shudder in reverse; does it on my flat garage floor while backing-in. Slight turn of wheel either direction makes it worse. "Could not duplicate...." garbage response from dealer. And I'm full stock. No mods.

warlord

i knew it was an auto but they have clutches too, you just cant control them with a pedal

jlcornelius

Of the peoplr who have not had a problem with their tranny I have noticed that out of the 27 votes for no that 9 of you were driving a manual... This thread pertains to the Automatic...

jlcornelius

LOL!! ok so get this... Jeep is "officialy" calling this "WHEEL HOP"!!!

That is just to Funny!! When I asked them why the manual does not do it he just said "I dont know?"

If your Jeep has a "wheel hop" problem... Make them fix it! I am not done with them yet...