Item is not color of picture or regular shocks, it is liquid metallic. This is not a problem, but item was completely painted silver including rubber bushings (which should be black). This is usually not how a new item would appear from factory. Even though it came in a new box with with new attachments it looks used or refurbed. It appeared to be mechanically sound so I installed it anyway (didnt want hassle of return). Item seems to be working as advertised, so 5 stars for function, 1 star for fit and finish, 0 stars for not as described.