Help a newbie with load placement

I also agree that it will probably be good either way but just for fun, I'm going to be the odd man out here and agree with the OP about putting the heavy piece at the back. He's allowed 40,000 back there he may as well use it instead of cutting it so close on the drives. Might no matter in this situation but if the 10K piece was a little heavier, then he might be over axle on the drives.;

 

You need @TripleSix for the math. If I was in ops situation I would load it how I think it's good and go weigh it. Adjust the load and reweigh. Rinse and repeat until I found the sweet spot then mark where I want them on the floor. Anything to avoid math.

 

I keep my weight as far forward as I can so I'm not flopping around. Used to balance my load but the roads have gotten too rough and a perfectly balanced load will beat me to death compared to loading up my truck.

 

The only problem I have with loading like that is even though the heavier one is up front it does not all go onto the drives and with the length it is going to take up most of the room between the front axle and the step.

 

Not bad, I personally prefer my steer heavier but it's a matter of preference.

 

I think it is fine if everything was heavier you would have more weight on the steers

 

You will be fine like that. Just remember, you have more weight on the trailer.
No problem on the highway, but if you get into soft dirt, the trailer will tend
to sink in more than the truck. Or when turning on gravel road, the trailer will
try to push you a little. Be careful and you will be fine.

The ideal is to have drives and trailer equal, with the drives heavier if there
is a difference. For better steering, especially in low traction conditions, it is
better to be a little heavier on the steer tires. The theory is you can carry the
weight easier than you can drag it. With your situation that is the best you can
do.