Advice fitting english axle

[Platty]

Hi guys first post,

I have a South African imported mk1 escort that i am currently getting up to scratch to get mot and registered. It currently has a borg warner axle with rear disc conversion but the calipers dont allow for a handbrake.

My plan is to replace with an english axle but most that i see on ebay etc are from mk2 with the wider spring saddles, do these fit or will they need new saddles welded on.

Thanks
Stephen

[katana]

The saddles are easily narrowed with a bit of 5mm steel either side so retaining the Mk1 50mm springs.

[Forest_rallying]

No need to narrow MK2 spring saddles, everything should bolt up fine although you might need the wider bottom U bolt plate.. Just make sure the centre bolt on the spring or lowering blocks fits correctly into the saddles for accurate location.