DuraAxle knowledge guide
Direct answer
Start with the OE/OEM reference number printed on the old part, shown in a service record, or listed in a buyer file. Enter it in the DuraAxle OE search, then compare the returned make, model, year, position and product type. An OE reference match is a useful starting point, not final fitment approval: confirm chassis, year range, position, market version and VIN when the application is unclear before ordering.
An OE reference number identifies a catalog reference used to connect a part with an application. It helps narrow a search more reliably than a generic product description. It does not by itself prove that every market, chassis or production period uses the same part.
Check the removed part, workshop records, an existing supplier list, parts-catalog exports or an original equipment reference. Keep punctuation where available, but also try a compact format when a buyer list omits dashes. Do not replace an unclear letter or digit by guessing; retain the uncertainty and use the supporting application details to clarify it.
A label photo, original-unit photo, chassis detail or VIN information can support a catalog check when an OE reference alone is unclear. These details help identify the correct application, but they do not replace review of the listed make, model, year and position.
Search one reference first, open the matching product page, and compare the displayed vehicle details. For a mixed order, send the complete OE list with quantity, destination and packing requirements through the RFQ form so each line can be reviewed before quotation.
| Search input | What to compare | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| OE/OEM reference | Returned OE reference | Confirms the catalog starting point |
| Vehicle details | Make, model and year | Separates similar applications |
| Position | Front/rear and left/right | Prevents position mismatch |
| Market or VIN | Chassis and market version when needed | Supports final fitment confirmation |
Catalog-backed examples
These are selected records from the current DuraAxle catalog. Open an individual product page for the OE reference, vehicle, year and position; do not use this short list as the complete database.
OE 48510-09J10
Toyota Hilux · 2005-2015
Front · Gas Pressure Twin Tube
OE 48530-69495
Toyota Land Cruiser · 2010-2015
Rear · Gas Pressure Heavy Duty
OE 48510-8Z149
Toyota Corolla · 2014-2019
Front · MacPherson Strut
OE 48530-42090
Toyota RAV4 · 2009-2012
Rear · Gas Pressure Twin Tube
OE E6110-4JB5A
Nissan Navara · 2015-2022
Front · Gas Pressure Pickup Shock
OE 51611-TGG-A02
Honda Civic · 2017-2021
Front Right · MacPherson Strut
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FAQ
Yes. The OE search supports reference and compact-number matching, but always compare the returned application details.
Compare make, model, year, position and type, then provide chassis or VIN detail if the application remains unclear.
Yes. Use the RFQ form or send a structured buyer list so references and quantities can be reviewed together.
