[Closed] SRAM 2x10 to 1x10 how?

Hi, I run SRAM 2x10 on a Soul, in big ring on the front (39) I can't get big sprocket (36) on the back, the chainline simply won't do it. At least I think it's the chainline because I get the whole cassette easily in 'granny'.

So to run 1x10 will it work to:

* get rid of the granny
* put my new smaller 'big' ring on the front in place of the current 'big'
* move it inboard a few mm with spacers

or do I need to swap the new ring for the granny and replace the current 'big' with a bash? Tho I'd rather not, I have no need for a bash ring, there are no rocks where this bike rides and the point of this is to cut down on clutter.

ta