I'm not trying to beat a dead horse, but I would like to thank everyone who posted there experiences about the dreaded "plug change" on this site. You were all very helpful and it worked. This is what I did....
Sprayed brake cleaner and pb blaster in the plug holes. Went to the dealer and picked up the plugs. Then to Pep Boys for dielectric grease and carb cleaner. Came home about an hour later and sprayed PB Blaster and Carb cleaner in the holes again. Waited 15 min. Started with the front plugs. After some torque I felt them give a little. I then let them sit and went on to the next ones. I will not lie, the back two plugs were a real pain. You have to remove the computer and bracket on the passenger side and move all hoses in the way. After one hr, they were all out and none of them broke. I bought the Lisle tool just in case. Maybe I was lucky but I saved a ton of money and it felt good to do it myself. I also put anti-seize on the threads. Everything complete in under 3 hrs. By the way , I have 85,000 miles on my 06. The truck runs great now. I noticed a difference for sure. Thanks again

 

well done. i hope i have that kind of luck when my time come's.

 

I just changed mine for the second time thurs. You dont have to take the computer out but i can see were it would be easier.

 

Congrats!!!

 

You do NOT put anti-seize on the threads of these plugs. You have to put NICKLE anti-seize on the bottom electrode shield ONLY (below the threads).

Congrats for the successful change though !!

 

Awesome!

 

That is correct. The threads are nickle coated, so you do not need antisieze. The nickle antisieze on the shank is to keep the carbon from building up.

To the OP, congrats on a successful change!

 

Congrats on the success

 

OOPS. I hope it works if I have to remove them again. I thought it went on the threads. That's what the package said.

 

Wanna sell that leisle tool?

 

Pull them back out NOW and do it right.

 

What he said.

 

Not sure. I will let you know if i do. As to taking them back out, good idea. But I think i will take my chances. Should be good for awhile. Thanks everyone .

 

If you don't pull them back out soon, don't get rid of that Lisle tool............

 

You'll be fine for awhile ...

When truck was new, I pulled mine to apply hi-temp (2400 deg F) nickel anti-sieze on the shanks @ ~1100 miles. Absolutely painless extraction - dunno what all the fuss is about

(this stuff, and ONLY this stuff): http://www.permatex.com/products/aut..._Lubricant.htm

Run top-tier fuel, and don't wait toooooo long.

Good luck.

MGD