it should. the body style for wranglers from 1997-2006 (the TJ) should fit tops from other jeeps so long as the jeeps have the same body style, which in your case do. as far as i know, the only differences between saharas and rubicons are cosmetic and dont differ the jeeps ability to sustain parts from other "TJ" wranglers. but if your Jeep was sold as a convertible i would check to make sure it has the frame to fit a hardtop of any kind, that i dont know. it should be easy to find out.
It should fit as long as neither one is an unlimited
No. The Rubicon came out in 2003.
No, there was a body style change in 1997.
Not without modification the YJ top is a little different than the TJ
NoNo
No, different bolt patterns.
Not without modification, too many changes from YJ to TJ
it should fit jeeps from 1997- 2001 97-2006
The spare tire is mounted on the outside of the back door
Take the bolts off the bottom of the hinges and lift...
Jeep Wrangler wheel lug patterns years 1987-2006 are 5X4.5Jeep Wrangler wheel lug patterns years 2007-2014 are 5X5
no wranglers have 5on 4.5 bolt pattern the cjs are 5on 5.5