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Originally posted by XMan9
ya, from what i hear my rear springs will sag in about a year. when i visited with ian from xoc, he pointed out that my 2002 x has 2 rear leafs and not 3 like the earlier years. they might sag sooner although the rates are prob different. so i am most likely going to help them and get helpers. cheap and easy. 
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One important note. If you plan on adding lockers or have a supercharged 2002, you might as well replace the spring pack if you do any sand. If you don't switch to a double-wrapped eyelet (sometimes referred to as military) spring pack, you will encounter axle wrap in sand with a locker and/or a supercharger. If you never hit the sand, it won't be an issue. But if you do on a regular basis (we do here in Florida all the time), axle wrap can break an axle.
The spring pack is fairly weak (that's why they sag so quick) for a cushy ride. Although the cushy ride makes for good articulation in certain off-road situations, it isn't so good in sand. It was fine for a 170 hp LSD equipped X, but it ain't so good for a locked or 210 hp X. The AAL will not eliminate axle wrap in most cases. I have seen cases when they do and it depends on the AAL spring rate and where it is placed in the pack. But as hp or traction goes up, the axle wrap will return. Just something to think about if you are planning other mods in the future.