Recently changed the plugs and wires on my 2006 4.0L V6 LR3. All of the spark plug wire clips were brittle and snapped off. Dealership wants close to $100 for the six clips and none are in the US so they'd have to order from overseas. The fact that none of these were in inventory in the US suggests that people are securing their wires in other ways. Curious about other options. I've checked to see whether a similar part exists for Ford vehicles using the Ford variant of this engine but they seem to secure the wires differently.

My question is this: how are you all securing your wires? I'm considering just zip-tying them, but are there other/better options than this?

 

I wonder if there is a option available from your local ford dealer that would have been used on that engine when it was used in the ranger

 

Something like these may work, although its far more than what you need. Most spark wires are 8mm OD.


https://www.eastwood.com/wire-loom-r...saAvwCEALw_wcB

 

I checked Rock Auto about a week ago for both the Explorer and Ranger, looked like both use different clips.

 

Considering ordering this:

 

Looks a very good alternative as you do not replace leads that often

 

I don't even have clips, using a 2008 Ford Ranger engine in my 2007 LR3...