I used an extension that had the socket end head designed to let the socket swivel a little, but not an actual swivel. I also use a piece of rubber vacuum line to start the plugs straight in the threads.

 

@ Flagman - when you do a body lift and replace the vacuum booster with a hydroboost you can get to the plugs REAL easy. LOL

 

LOL! Thanks weedahoe for the tip, but I don't know if a lift kit is in the near future. Mrs. Flagman has a hard enough time getting into it as it is, and that's with side steps!

I am curious about the rubber vacuum hose though. Is is that hard to get the new plugs properly threaded?

 

I dont see why it would be, I use a spark plug socket that has the rubber piece in it but to each their own.

 

What about Iridium? I have an opportunity to get some Champion Iridium sparks at $5 a piece. Anyone have any experience with these for the HEMI?

 

Jeez, just stick with the copper-type plug. Why spend $80 for plugs you have to remove in 30-40K? As for something to make it easier, I used this on my C:
http://www.harborfreight.com/extende...ket-91705.html

 

OK, you convinced me. Just ordered 16 Champion Copper Cores for $2.25 a piece. Thanks everyone for all the advice.

 

A bit expensive, but you went with the right choice (kinda )

 

Well they're in! Took me about 3 hours, but it's done. Thanks all for your input. This is a great site for information and help!

Flagman

 

Well the entire point of using Iridiums vs standard coppers is that you don't have to replace them at 30K as you do the coppers. So you may spend more per plug but you get 3X's the service life out of them. So 48 copper plugs( 3 sets of 16 ) X $2.50 each = $120.00 OR 16 X $8.00 each = $128.00.

You can go 100K on Iridiums in a healthy engine. On a vehicle like the HEMI Ram where plug changes are such a pain it can be worth it to many people to get 3X's the service life out of 1 set of plugs. It is a higher investment on parts initially but over the full 100K the Iridiums last it basically is a break even situation on parts. Labor saved( yours or that you pay for )heavily favors Iridiums.