MK2 Escort Atlas Axle With 7.5" under std arches

[paul v]

I have a SA 1600 sport that i am looking to swap out the SA week axle and get a Atlas one made future proofing the engine upgrades.  

 

It got me thinking, do i remember back in the day narrowing the axle to get the 7.5" wheels to fit under the std rear arches ?

 

I was looking at buying the JB Wheels 7.5x13" wheels which have a -19 offset 

 

Also anyone recommend someone to make and supply said axle ? 

 

 

[RWL81P]

atlas shafts on ebay shortend £380 a pair i think, its easy to narrow it if your mechanically minded. on the rear either side of where the diff go's in the pigs head. theres 2 circle holes about 2p piece size. either drill them out or easier gawge then out using a stick welder. then using a slide hammer any oxy acetlene, pull the tubes out. cut off how much you want to shorten it and then reverse process.