will a 1986 rearend replace a 1996 rearend

[aftrmath99]

i have a 1996 honda fourtrax 300 with shaft drive  i need a new rearend and can get one from a 1986 but im not sure it will fit  can anyone tell me if it will bolt up corectly the 1986 is also shaft drive im me at aftrmath99 on yahoo or email me at aftrmath99@yahoo.com if you know the answer thx  rick in panama city