When I installed my Companion, I wanted it as far forward and as high as it would go. I had plenty of clearance to allow my gate to be down while hitching and I could not hit my truck at a full lock turn, either right or left. I also needed the bed clearance since we do go off-road a bit. It did put me nose-high, but not enough to worry about too much and, had I known then what I know now, I'd've flipped the axles as soon as it was out of warranty to alleviate the issue. According to B&W, the full-forward position puts the center of the pin right at 1.75" ahead of the axle centerline for =my= truck; YMMV.
Lyle