what could be making the rear end feel like its swaying from side to side ?

2000 DODGE INTREPID
84,000 MILES
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ANGIE HORD
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car will be driving smooth but if i hit a rough patch on the road the rear end feels like its moving side to side kinda like the tire is about to fall off. the swaying stops if a slow way down.there is now movement in the stearing wheel.

i had a bad tire one the rear so i got a two new ones .didnt help
Aug 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM
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If the front engine cradle is loose it will make the rear end seem like it goes from side to side, check all mounting bolts and let me know. Also if a rear panard bar is broken or loose it will do that too. One last thing, check the front tires for cord separation. Please get back to us. :-)
Aug 25, 2011 at 8:35 PM
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