every set of shackles i find say they are for 1983 models and up. mine is a 82 model will it still work for me or is my only option to remove a leaf?

hey folks! i am the future proud owner of a 1982 f-100! my future wife and i will be given this truck as a wedding present when we get married in june. i dont know a ton about these trucks so i'm sure i'll have plenty of questions, but no worries i know to SEARCH first...