1997-2000 9 speed will work, it's the 2001-6 that are different.
As mentioned above, look for the position of the B-screw: it needs to be in the same position as on your 8 speed RD.
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1997-2000 9 speed will work, it's the 2001-6 that are different.
As mentioned above, look for the position of the B-screw: it needs to be in the same position as on your 8 speed RD.