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A good FF/RR weight bias would seem to be ideal for the TV.
Solo, mine is at 58%FF, not good. Bringing that down to 52-53% would seem to be acceptable no matter the actual rear weight (respectful of GAWR). Bringing it past 50% starts to raise questions in my mind.
Let's remember that the old cars were also nose heavy with a medium or big block engine. My recently departed 4,780# 1971 Chrysler was 56%/44% FF/RR after pains to get the suspension to stock or better on a mildly used family car; a number that was typical. I've seen this approximate bias also on a 5,650# 130" wheelbase Imperial.
In sense, why bother with W/D if the rear "can handle that and more"?
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2004 2WD Dodge CTD Ram 2500 longbed 6-spd/3.73; Leer topper; 7,400#; 138,000 miles.
19 city/22 mpg solo (63 mph/1800 rpm)
1983 Silver Streak 3411 Supreme; 7,320# w/ Hensley Arrow (TW: 980#/13%)
http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverst...1983/19831.php
Rig is 15,700#; 15 mpg at 63 mph
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