No, different dimensions.
No
No.
Yes
Different body styles. Different springs 2001- drum brakes 2003- disc brakes.
Not directly.Not directly.
No. The 1997 has drum brakes and the 2003 has disc brakes.
Yes. A rear end from a 1984 Chevy 1500 can fit in a 1988 GMC Jimmy 1500.
YES.
If same body style, same size (1500, 2500, 3500), and same axle ratio, yes.
Your question makes no sense. The transmission does not attach to the rear end. The drive shaft may fit if both are V8's. If one is a diesel, it will not work.
No.
NO. it is a different length.