It should just be 4 bolts with square washers on each side above the rear wheel well. and about 4 sheet medal screws on the windshield lip. The biggest thing is to make sure you have a few buddies to help move it around. I have tried to do it once by my self and it is just too odd of a shape to get in place properly.
No. Don't waste you time.
No.
Yes
YJ body type and all parts are interchangeable, 87 thru 95 are all YJ.
NO, you will waste your time and money.
yes it will fit1997-2006
No, they are different body styles.
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
yes
Yes.
about 6 by about 4 ft