SS656

SS656 Steering Damper for Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series VDJ76 Wagon (v8 Turbo Diesel)

SS656 Steering Damper. Fast shipping, warranty included.

BrandRAW 4x4

Category: Suspension and 4x4 parts

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SS656 Steering Damper for Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series VDJ76 Wagon (v8 Turbo Diesel) product image

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A solid front axle and a heavy V8 nose make the 76 Series LandCruiser a wagon that rewards a good steering damper — and the RAW 4x4 SS656 is the one listed for it, fitting the Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series (VDJ76) V8 turbo-diesel wagon.

What the SS656 does, and what it doesn't

The SS656 mounts across the steering linkage, where it damps the kickback and bump-steer a live front axle feeds back through the wheel on corrugations and ruts. What it doesn't do is touch the springs: it has nothing to do with ride height, lift or load. So it's a steering comfort-and-control part on the 76 Series, not a suspension one, and fitting it won't raise the front or change what the Cruiser can carry.

When does a tired steering damper show itself?

A worn unit shows up as a wandering, nervous front end and noticeably more wheel-fight on rough roads. Replacing it with the SS656 restores the calm. The supplier hasn't published valving or stroke figures in our record, so we don't quote them — it's listed simply as the correct damper for the VDJ76 wagon.

Will the SS656 suit my VDJ76?

It's listed to fit the Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series (VDJ76) V8 turbo-diesel wagon. The listing covers all variants, so we confirm your exact build first. If your truck also wanders because of worn springs, bushes or tie-rod ends, that's a separate fix we'll flag rather than blaming the damper.

What does fitting at our Illawarra workshop involve?

Oak Flats Muffler Men fits steering dampers in-house at Oak Flats. It's a quick bolt-on swap at the linkage, and we check the tie-rod ends and mounts while we're there. Send your chassis code and we'll confirm the SS656.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

What does the SS656 steering damper do?
It damps kickback and feedback through the steering linkage so the front end stays settled on rough roads. It does not change ride height.
Will it fix a wandering front end?
It helps with steering kickback, but wander can also come from worn springs or bushes. We'll check the front end and confirm the cause when you book in.
Can Oak Flats fit it?
Yes. Oak Flats Muffler Men supplies and fits RAW 4x4 steering dampers across the Illawarra, checking the linkage and mounts during the swap.

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