Other than the LWR + arrow marking, does the OEM part have any branded manufacturer name on them, like Acdelco or whatever, either 52385-SR3-000 or 52385-S21-003, or is it with no branding whatsoever?

2000 Civic Ex Coupe

 

If what I have seen of OEM parts so far, if there is any branding it will be Honda. But usually I don't see any branding on the part itself.

Honda contracts out parts to be made by manufacturers (and they change up over the years for the same part). As such, they are made to Honda specifications and bagged in Honda branded bags with the Honda part number. The part may have some markings on it like hose specification markings, but I don't see branding or even manufacturer names ont he parts typically.

The light lenses seems to be an exception and they are stamped Stanley.

Keep in mind, I have not looked at a whole lot of OEM parts new as my budget currently pushes me to utilize 3rd party. But my observance of ripping my cars apart as well as the junk yard and the handful of OEM parts I've bought, this has been the case.

 

Closest I've seen would be DENSO even though there are slight differences between DENSO and OEM Honda.

Best I can recommend if not OEM is buying some higher quality known brands like Timken, DENSO, NGK which is the same as DENSO.

 

Post photos of the part you are thinking about buying. Usually you can tell an OEM trailing arm bushing from an aftermarket one. I think only the MUGEN ones look identical to the Honda ones (because allegedly they are). I know the ears on the OEM bushings have a stamped texture where they mate with the chassis.

If you are just looking for a cheaper source for the same thing, consider the CRV bushing... 52385-SR3-003. It's $30 vs $50 for the 000 version. I used them on my CRX and they work perfectly.

 

Thanks for the help, the hunt continues.

 

Magauto has a pair of the 52385-S21-003 for under $80 shipped.