The ones I received are the same as were pictured in the ad. Quality appeared to be fine and had no problems since install. I think the main difference between these cheap knockoffs and the SPL units is the quality of the joint. Supposedly the SPL units have some kind of self lubricating teflon design on the joints. These knockoff arms require regular greasing to prevent queaking and wear of the joint. For a low mileage car, they are probably ok.