yes IIRC the new pans from a 96 1500 will fit

I bet that the improved pan gasket you got will work

just need to not over tighten the bolts and strip them out

just make sure your pan is not dimpled around the bolt hole and try it,IMO

my pan was beat and seald it right up,have had it off a few times and reused the same gasket

summet jegs hughes CRT local tranz shop dealer all should be able to get you one

the chrome holds heat and does not seal with out scuffing the pan rail

get a plane steel or alum

summit has some nice alum ones with or with out the logo

CRT are real nice alunyum