My front end went way down when I put on the Shrock front bumper. What is "way down"? - I don't know because I didn't measure it, but I sit lower than other 2nd gen Xs.

The 2nd gens have weak rear springs, so I wouldn't doubt the fronts are weak too. I still haven't decided on which springs / coilover shock setup I want to go with up front.

As for the stance of the X and driving manners:

I put the Shrock rear bumper on at the same time. Because of the AALs, the rear didn't sag too much. The X will drive differently with the added weight of the bumpers. Acceleration and braking will be affected. Remember, this is a truck. It is not meant to be driven like a sports car.