First off, there was no 1996 Wrangler. The 1997 came out early in mid year so the model skipped 1996- a minor technicality. 86 1/2 to 1995 were the square head lights, then the 1997 went back to round like the 1999 has. It might be made to fit, but I bet it will have gaps sonce they changed the body tub slightly but enough to say it is probably not worth trying. The older CJ-7 & up to 1995 Wranglers do fit fairly close. So you may be able to get a 1999 top for a great price, but I would not try it. The only way to know for sure is to have about 4 strong buddies move it onto your older Jeep & see what happens, but I am thinking it is not going to work well.
No.
NO, you will waste your time and money.
yes
Yes
Except for hardtop, unzip the side window and reach.
yes it will fit1997-2006
No, they are different body styles.
No. Don't waste you time.
The 1997 wrangler or jeep hardtop can be replaced by any jeep hardtop from 1997 to 2005. The answer is most probably that a 1995 hardtop will NOT fit a 1997 TJ.
Yes the 87 and 83 are both YJ's
about 6 by about 4 ft
Yes.