Rear axle swap/sway bar questions

[s55mercury66]

I did some searching, but didn't quite find the answers I was looking for. I have read that the stock rear sway bar will not fit with a 9" Ford, or the A-body rear axles. However, I did see the 9" install in the stickys here, that does have a different style than mine installed. Looking from the rear, it is horizontal across the rear, where mine has a dip under the center section. What cars did these come on, and what size are they? Also, where is the interference with the bars?

 

[pontiacgp]

The stock sway bar will not fit the 64 to 67 A body rear but I think it fits the 68 to 72 A body rear. I have the 64 to 67 rear and the sway bar is too wide You can check with JBrue, he has the 68 to 72 rear and I believe he has the stock bar installed. I used a. F body GTA rear bar with a simple modification.

 

[s55mercury66]

Cool, I understand now, the spacing between the lower control arms makes the difference. Good post on the F-body sway bar, and my naturally-aspirated basset hound is extremely jealous of your rocket powered one. Thanks.

 

[Rktpwrd]

I have a '68-72 A body 12 bolt under my Cutlass.
I've got a Hotchkis G body rear sway bar (which is larger diameter than stock) bolted to a set of UMI double adjustable lower control arms, and it fits without hitting or rubbing anything. So I'd have to say you'd be safe with a stock diameter G body sway bar.
Donovan

 

[UMI Sales]

Do you know the measurement in between the lower arms?
I might be able to shed some light on what will fit if i knew this measurement.

Here is an option. Pricier than stock but it's a sweet set-up with the ability to change the rate with the different mounting holes.
http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_66&products_id=722

Craig