It can be tempting for someone hoping to make it easier to get the gear into the “up” position to adjust the linkage using the threaded rod end on the back end of the gear handle.

The threaded rod end should only be used to make sure that the handle allows correct positioning when the gear is in the down and locked position. Specifically that the aft linkages on the gear assembly are fully extended and firmly blocked agaist each other. You must inspect the gear linkages to verify this.

As a result, the “up” position is singularly controlled by the length of the plate that is bolted to the under side of the composite “shelf” that the gear handle rests against. If that plate has worn down then replacing that plate is necessary. As others have mentioned, replacing the plate with an aluminum piece may yield a more robust assembly.

When the gear assembly is down and locked, if the handle is slightly tight against the plate, that will help guard against it jostling loose as will ensuring that the corner of the plate is sharp and the forward edge being very slightly angled against the handle rotating out of detent.

Good luck!