>>1806064Ty for the advice anon, after some tinkering i figured it out before reading your reply.
I had tightened the bolts with the bike leaning against a wall.. so i balanced it with my THICC manly man thighs of juicy-ness.. and tightened the bolts with the wheel all the way into the frame slots.
(also why i got a new chain, much longer)
Went for a shopping ride and it was a blast.
No more weight on my spine from backpacked groceries + a giant chain-lock.
Jpg related.
(seriously the camera doesn't do it justice)
Anyways thanks for the quick advice!.