Genuine H-D part has been chromed, from Knuck or Pan, I don't know. I removed the shaft and gear last week for another project, the bushings are good without play. The base appears to have been cutout more than stock maybe for clearance or something else, IDK? At any rate the cutout portion is not noticeable at all when assembled with a base. I'm selling cheap, it should work fine but ask if you are not mechanically inclined. Cleaning out my shop, time for this item to go.