Unfortunately, this is not something I'm able to do myself. So, I'll have to pay someone to do it. I would feel most comfortable letting an SVT dealer do it, but that wouldn't be too bright. So, how do I find the right person? What questions besides the obvious like, "have you done this before" should I ask? Thanks in advance for helpful advise.

Also, what should I expect to pay?

 

I'd try to locate some other L owner in your area and ask for help(beer too). The plugs are a real 'job' but if someone's done it before that would be a help.

Dan

 

Badd Gene

DO IT YOUR SELF, or do as Lightnin Rod say's.
You DO NOT want to trust ANYONE other than Ford or a fellow Lightning owner doing this job. As much as it sucks and it's a pain in the *** and it takes a real long time, When you do it yourself and it's over and done with, you will feel more in touch with your ride. I'm 42 and had to start over doing crap like this, "I've now done each and every Mod myself" NO ONE TOUCHES MY LIGHTNING. But after doing it yourself, you'll know why you DO NOT want any one else doing it but someone who you can trust

 

Be careful, and ask how many pulley's they have installed. A friend installed one on a HD w/ no problems. Then when it come to mine, I wound up having to be towed and booting out almost 500 for repairs and getting pulley installed.

Plugs aren't that bad, just gotta have globs of extentions and "wiggle" joints. First change took me about 45 min, and I am NOT a mechanic.

 

45 minutes your first try,

Please tell us your trick, thats awesome, AND FAST.
after twice it's still a multi hour job for me

 

The plugs aren't that bad. Toughest part is getting coil packs in and out.

 

Baddgene, listen to Rob_02, he's right on the money.

Before getting my L, I paid for ALL repairs, mods and otherwise, cause I my time was worth more than the mechanics time.

But NO MORE!! I make time for my L, and you truly become connected.
My pulley and plugs was a challenge for me too, but I turned to a L buddy, and BOOOM the job's done (and you learn a great deal along the way and you know the job is done right).

So make every attempt to do it yourself, even if it takes you the whole weekend, it will be well worth it!!

 

Where abouts in arizona do you live? I may be able to help you out or put you in touch with somebody , i've done the spark plug thing now five times and the pulley 4 times, and all the mods in my signature myself.

 

I was quoted $175 for just the plug swap so I went home borrowed a couple of universals and had at it 3 hours later DONE.I'm in the process of checking them now so none became loose,1 side done 35 min.save your money

 

SnapOn has a special spark plug socket for the 5.4 motor. About $56.00 dollars but worth every penny!! Makes it a lot easier to do the job. Artie!!

 

Amen on the socket. I'm glad I'm not the only idiot to spend $56 on a single socket .

 

Well, thanks for all the responses. I guess, I'll have to put in for a weeks leave

AZBLACKMONSOON, I'm at Ft. Huachuca, about 70 miles south of Tucson. When I had the HD, I rode up to the Pavillions one Saturday with my girlfriend and met a lot of L owners. Months ago though. Were you one?

 

baddgene

Those wheels wouldn't be Foose Spanks would they

damn I love those wheels

Your truck is one sharp looking Lightning

 

Boy, I sure like getting compliments on my truck from you guys! That makes two in two days Please don't stop. But, no they are not the Foose Spank. Funny, I did want those though. Chikenears had the best price, but they were still a stretch for me. So, I settled for the KMC V2.

 

my bad, should have read your signature

sure look good though..

Hey, did I tell you..... your truck looks good!

I'll have to price those KMC V2 vs Spanks