Product Description
Bullet Straight 4-Spring Replacement Arm Kit, Part 1801595
The Bullet™ Arm Kit – Straight Arm, DeBrovys SKU 20-4297/1801595 and Shur-Co part 1801595, is the documented Bullet replacement-arm configuration with a straight arm and four-spring arrangement. Shur-Co’s official replacement-parts guide lists 1801595 separately from the Bullet 30° bent four-spring kit, part 1805259. It is a configuration-specific Bullet replacement component—not a universal tarp-arm substitute.
Before ordering, confirm the installed part number, straight-arm geometry, spring arrangement, pivot mounts, lower-arm section, rear crossover, roller-bar path, tarp movement, body-side clearance, and existing hardware. A component can appear similar to a Bullet, Flash, Arm-Matic, underbody, tension-arm, or 30° system while using a different arm shape, spring architecture, mount, crossover, or clearance requirement.
Verified Product Configuration
| Specification | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | Bullet™ Arm Kit – Straight Arm |
| DeBrovys SKU | 20-4297/1801595 |
| Manufacturer part number | 1801595 |
| Product family | Shur-Co / Donovan Bullet aluminum arm system replacement parts |
| Manufacturer guide description | Straight Arm – 4-Spring |
| Arm construction context | Bullet literature identifies bright anodized premium-finish, two-piece adjustable aluminum arms |
| Mounting context | Confirm compatible Bullet side-mount, straight-arm system configuration |
| Related bent-arm alternative | Part 1805259, Bullet 30° Bent Arm – 4-Spring |
| Product role | Replacement arm-and-spring kit for a confirmed compatible Bullet system |
The manufacturer distinguishes the 1801595 straight configuration from the 1805259 30° bent configuration. Select by the installed system and part number—not by a general “Bullet arm,” a similar truck photo, body length alone, or a rough visual comparison. The straight/bent distinction is a fitment issue, not a cosmetic preference.
Part 1801595 Compared with Other Bullet Arm Configurations
| Configuration | Documented distinction | Selection rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1801595 | Bullet straight arm – 4-spring kit | Use only when the installed system confirms the documented straight, four-spring configuration. |
| 1805259 | Bullet 30° bent arm – 4-spring kit | Do not substitute for a straight assembly merely because the product family and spring count are similar. |
| Bullet underbody configurations | Shur-Co identifies separate Trailer Bullet underbody system configurations. | Confirm the entire mounting and spring architecture; do not assume a side-mount 1801595 fit. |
| Other arm-system families | Flash, Arm-Matic, Hammer II, tension-arm, and other systems have separate parts and mounting details. | Match the existing family, part number, geometry, and hardware rather than a broad “straight tarp arm” description. |
For the distinct bent configuration, see the Bullet 30 Degree Bend Arm Kit, part 1805259. This is a configuration reference only; it is not a recommendation to interchange the two kits.
Bullet System Context
Shur-Co describes the Bullet as an aluminum flip-tarp system for compatible dump-body applications, with bright anodized premium-finish aluminum arms, two-piece adjustable arm sections, and a low-profile side-mount torsion-spring design. Official Bullet materials also describe complete systems with roller-bar, motor, switch, tarp, and related components. Those statements provide system context only: this product is the replacement arm-kit part 1801595, not a complete tarp system.
For complete-system, parts, and control categories, browse Truck Tarp Systems. Where an installed system needs a cover as well as a confirmed arm replacement, DeBrovys can help evaluate the existing roller-bar, rear-cross-piece, tarp path, hardware, and configuration before selecting related components.
Replacement Kit Scope and Receiving Check
Shur-Co’s Arm System Replacement Parts guide states that replacement arm kits include pivot mounts, flat coil springs, a welded or clamshell lower-arm section, pivot arms, an elbow when applicable, rear crossover, and hardware. The guide lists 1801595 in the Bullet arm-kit section. Confirm exact as-shipped contents against the current packing list, order documentation, and equipment before beginning service.
Do not assume a replacement arm kit includes a tarp, motor, roller-bar components, controls, cab shield, body-side hardware beyond the supplied kit components, or every adjacent system part. Inspect the delivered items, original system, and repair order together. If a part number, mount type, arm profile, spring arrangement, or crossover detail does not agree with the equipment, stop and obtain a fitment review before installation.
Fitment Checklist Before Ordering
| Confirm before ordering | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Existing part number | Part 1801595 is the strongest starting point for a direct Bullet straight-arm replacement decision. |
| Arm geometry | This kit is documented as straight; the separate Bullet 30° bent four-spring kit is part 1805259. |
| Spring and mounting arrangement | Confirm the installed Bullet side-mount configuration rather than an underbody or other spring architecture. |
| Pivot mounts and lower-arm section | Mount locations, shaft condition, spring components, hardware, and arm entry must agree with the equipment. |
| Rear crossover and elbow | Arms, elbow where applicable, crossover, roller bar, and tarp path must operate together without binding. |
| Body clearance | Check clearance from cab shields, body sides, tailgate hardware, lights, fenders, toolboxes, exhaust, and accessories. |
| System condition | Damaged pivots, loose hardware, corrosion, bent structure, roller misalignment, or tarp issues can shorten replacement-part life. |
| Qualified service plan | Spring-loaded arm components require trained personnel, current manufacturer instructions, suitable tools, and a controlled work area. |
For a fitment review, send DeBrovys the existing part number, photos of both arm assemblies and pivot mounts, the rear crossover, roller-bar area, body measurements, and repair history. Those details help distinguish a direct 1801595 replacement from the 1805259 bent configuration, an underbody arrangement, or another arm-system family.
Expert Fitment Insight for Fleet Repairs
Expert fitment insight: A reliable replacement decision requires comparing both sides of the installed system—not only one arm or one catalog photo. Review the arm profile, pivot mount, lower-arm section, spring arrangement, elbow, rear crossover, roller-bar path, and clearances together. This approach helps fleets avoid ordering a straight kit for a bent assembly or treating an older repair with mixed components as a stock configuration.
Record the truck or trailer number, body style, current arm geometry, original part number, date of inspection, and photos before placing the order. This original service-record practice makes future maintenance easier and gives a technician a dependable baseline if the system has been modified or repaired previously.
Spring-Tension Safety and Qualified Service
Bullet arm and spring assemblies are safety-critical service components. Do not release, remove, install, index, disassemble, or modify springs, pivot hardware, lower-arm components, or arms without current manufacturer instructions and qualified service personnel. Keep people clear of all arm-travel, pinch, and release zones during inspection, installation, and operation.
If an arm is bent beyond its documented geometry, a mount is cracked, hardware is missing, spring components are damaged, or the tarp tracks incorrectly, take the system out of service until it has been evaluated. Use the Bullet resource documents appropriate to the installed equipment and follow the current manufacturer installation guidance rather than adapting procedures from another arm system.
Pre-Installation Inspection and Commissioning
Before installation, inspect pivot mounts, arm sections, springs, lower-arm components, elbows, rear crossover, roller bar, tarp attachment, wiring or controls where applicable, and all body-side mounting structure. Verify that the system can move through its intended path without rubbing the body, cab shield, tailgate hardware, accessories, or tarp components.
After qualified installation, complete the initial operating cycle slowly in a clear work area. Observe the arm path, rear crossover, tarp tracking, roller-bar movement, body clearance, and hardware. Stop service if the arms bind, rub, contact the body, pull the tarp unevenly, or operate unexpectedly. Verify fasteners and functional movement only in accordance with the current manufacturer instructions.
Maintenance and Service Records
Replacement arms perform best when the entire Bullet system is inspected as an operating assembly. Include pivot mounts, spring components, arm sections, elbows, rear crossover, roller bar, tarp attachment points, wiring or controls, and the tarp itself in the maintenance routine. Look for loose fasteners, corrosion, cracks, deformation, worn pins, changes in spring performance, and any condition that changes normal arm travel.
Record the 1801595 part number, equipment identification, installation date, observed condition, repair details, and photos in the maintenance file. Accurate records help fleets determine whether a future repair calls for the same straight four-spring configuration or a different Bullet component.
Official Bullet Catalog and Literature Images
DeBrovys has identified official Shur-Co/Donovan Bullet literature showing the installed Bullet aluminum arm system, the straight-arm 1801595 listing, arm profiles, and the documented distinction from part 1805259. These vendor-source images are available for product-gallery review. No AI-generated technical image is used or proposed for this product.
See the official Flash Straight Arm Kit only as a separate product-family reference; Flash components must not be substituted for a confirmed Bullet 1801595 installation. For product-system guidance, read the DeBrovys guide to Donovan and Shur-Co tarp systems and visit the DeBrovys blog.
Custom Fabrication and Related Tarp Components
If the repair also requires a cover, provide the current tarp material, finished dimensions, roller-bar and rear-crossover details, confirmed Bullet configuration, and photos of the existing attachment points. DeBrovys can help identify compatible replacement-tarp options, related hardware, and custom fabrication or heat-sealed panels where applicable. Tarp selection does not replace the need to confirm the 1801595 straight-arm kit against the installed system.
Minimum Order Fee Notice
Orders below $130.00 are subject to a $25.00 SHUR-CO minimum order fee. If an order total is $130 or below, DeBrovys will contact the buyer with an additional invoice for the fee before shipment. Before purchasing, confirm the part number, compatibility, current price, shipping requirements, and qualified installation plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shur-Co part 1801595?
Part 1801595 is the Bullet straight-arm, four-spring replacement arm-kit configuration listed in Shur-Co’s Arm System Replacement Parts guide. It must be matched to the actual installed Bullet system before ordering.
Is part 1801595 the same as the Bullet 30° bent arm kit?
No. The Bullet 30° bent four-spring kit is part 1805259. The two parts have different documented arm geometry and should not be substituted based only on their shared Bullet family or spring count.
Does a straight 1801595 kit fit every Bullet tarp system?
Do not assume it does. Confirm the installed part number, straight-arm geometry, pivot mounts, spring architecture, lower-arm section, crossover, and complete system layout before ordering.
What information is needed to confirm fitment?
Provide the current part number, photos of both arm assemblies and pivot mounts, the rear crossover, roller-bar area, body measurements, and repair history. These details help identify a direct replacement or a different required configuration.
Can spring-loaded Bullet arm components be installed without trained service?
No. Use current manufacturer instructions, proper tools, qualified personnel, and a controlled work area. Spring-loaded arms, pivots, and related hardware can create injury and equipment-damage risks when serviced incorrectly.
Does the replacement kit include a tarp or complete Bullet system?
Do not assume a tarp or complete system is included. Confirm exact as-shipped contents against the current packing list and order documentation. A compatible tarp must also match the installed Bullet system’s roller-bar, crossover, and arm configuration.
