or could he have a 87 that was manufactured in mid-late 86? my first one was like that ?the car isnt marroon is it? could be my old one ..hahahaha...do u have any other electronics onthe car? like Boost controller,safc,Fcd or anything like that? is the car lowered at all? that couldbe your wheel hop issue, if your still 4x4, stock springs are seriuosly 4x4's there huge