Do you know if the hardtop from a 1997 will fit a ...

you can try carpart.com or call a wrecker with the "hollender exchange" they can do a part compatiblity search

I don't believe so, I know they have kept the body very similar but I doubt that would fit.  You could call a Jeep parts department and ask them, they will be able to see if that would work.

I don't think so either, i think is has to do with the back glass fitting with the tailgate...
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it might work they're both tj's

Yes it'll fit without any problems

it will work but you might need to drill new holes into the hardtop for the mounting bolts in the back. i put a '97 top on my 2000 and it fit just need the holes realigned

it will.all day