Leafspring wedges/tapered shim install question

Whats the deal with all these companies who sell leafspring wedges recommending that you bolt the wedge to the leagspring pack? Do most "newer" cars/trucks not have a long/tall enough leafspring locating dowel?

I recently lowered the rear on my '74 challenger, making the car sit level in preperation for installing taller tires. My back bumper sits pretty high with my 29" tall tires and I'll be installing 31" tires before summer is over. To correct my pinion angle, I fab'ed up a 5° wedge (1"...

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Author: DodgeBoy