What kind of trouble am I in?

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Alright, I bought my 84 C20 already bagged. I'm going thru and fixing stuff I don't like such as the 2500 Airlift bags in the front of the truck. Last night I got the truck up on jackstands to find out that the PO had welded the bag plate in place. I don't mind grinding the plate off to get it off but what worries me is when I put my RE8s in, I would have to re-weld that plate in and I don't like the fact of having to weld that close to the bag. Since it was already converted to a 5 lug out of an 82 c-10 and Z'd, How much trouble would I be in if I bought a drop member from any of the companys out there and still be able to run my 24s like planned? Any advice will be appreicated. Thanks