Tuff Support 617001 Steering Damper

Steering Damper for Mercedes-Benz Applications

Tuff Support 617001 is a steering damper for select Mercedes-Benz models from 1984 through 2004. It is built for direct replacement use on supported SL, CLK, SLK, and 190E applications, including Mercedes-Benz SL500, SL600, and SL320 fitments.

Key Features

• Steering damper for steering system control and road feedback management
• Compatible with select Mercedes-Benz SLK320, CLK320, CLK430, SL500, SL600, SL320, and 190E applications
• Direct-fit replacement part number 617001
• Made by Tuff Support, a brand owned by ISC Industries in Turkey
• Fits model years spanning 1984-2004 across listed applications

Detailed Description

Tuff Support 617001 is a steering damper used in the steering and gear-related components category for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This part is listed for 2001-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK320, 1998-2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, 1999-2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430, 1994-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 1994-2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600, 1994-1997 Mercedes-Benz SL320 with body code R129, and 1984-1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E. If you are searching for a Mercedes-Benz steering damper 617001 or a steering damper for Mercedes-Benz SL500 and SL600, this listing matches the confirmed applications shown here.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive steering wheel shake or shimmy
• Loose or unsettled steering feel on the road
• Reduced steering damping performance from a worn unit
• Front-end vibration transmitted through the steering system
• Restoration of steering control on listed Mercedes-Benz models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and body code before ordering. This part is listed for N/A position fitment, so match it to the original steering damper location on the vehicle. Compare the existing damper length, mounting style, and hardware transfer requirements against the removed part before installation.

Quality Assurance

Tuff Support is owned by ISC Industries, a Turkish manufacturer known for lift support production. Part number 617001 is cataloged for the confirmed Mercedes-Benz applications listed above and should be matched to the vehicle’s original steering damper specification before installation.