Wheel hop in REVERSE?

It is a hydraulic clutch using a draw cyl. As for the motor mounts I'll have to pull them off and inspect. The cross member is the same for both auto and manual, rubber mount is good.

No. You do not. All you need to do is get a block of wood and place it on your floor jack. Slide the jack under the passenger's side of the oil pan and gently jack it up. If the passenger's side mount is broken, it will lift that side of the engine. Very simple to do.