spring plate removal

I'm getting ready to replace the springs on my CJ5. According to the book, the spring plate must be removed. Evidently one of the prior owners welded the right front spring plate to the frame. Is that going to cause me a major problem or is there a way to work around it?

 

hmm
the spring plate would be on the bottom..what the u-bolts go through
the spring shackles are on the ends with the bushings
nothing should be welded to the body
the hangars are welded to the frame
please clarify

 

Sorry I meant to type frame.

 

here's a pic from the book
what's welded ??

 

11005-1

The flat piece with two bolt holes and the round piece on the end.

 

shouldn't affect spring replacement
if it broke, and he welded back up, it should be replaced now
common item that does break

 

in fact, there are aftermarket replacements for that piece as well
spring hangar

 

Cool. Thanks!

 

Check http://www.4wd.com/ for the part if needed.