Thanks for the info, i did use the old style starter & bolts from the 96 truck didn't have the bracket on either both starters were remans & both trks have 280 - 300k so who knows which they came with. I only drive it couple times a month & it works fine.
Ok thanks for info, had the 96 larger starter from a parts trk.. the 98 I'm putting it on had the gear reduction from what I'd found looks like GM used both in those years. Are the bolts longer or shorter for the 96 starter ?