I found its even better to just use the top wing nut/bolt to hold the bottom stand onto the standard...that way its right where you need it, and, taking off the wing nut to take off the standard also takes it off, saving a step.



I also found the Python Cable Lock reaches through the spare, as well as the standard and bottom stand, and can be put through at the top standard holes to secure the standard and plate, and then through the bottom to keep the slider from moving/being slid as well, and then back out to the spare...so one one lock secures the tire, the jack, etc.



As for the lean...

Its because you tightened/didn't tighten the bumper mount bolts that way...

If its loose, you should be able to move the tilt by holding it by the jack or tire, and shoving it back towards the truck, or, pulling it back to lean even further away, etc.

Push it back to vertical, and tighten th bumper mount bolts (The ones at the ends that the OEM bumper used)