Product Description
Flash Straight 5-Spring Replacement Arm Kit, Part 1801075
The Flash™ Arm Kit – Straight Arm, DeBrovys SKU 20-3054/1801075 and Shur-Co part 1801075, is a Flash replacement arm-kit configuration for a confirmed standard side-mounted Flash tarp system. Shur-Co’s official Arm System Replacement Parts guide lists 1801075 as the Flash straight arm – five-spring kit. It is a configuration-specific repair component, not a universal tarp-arm substitute.
Verify the installed Flash part number, straight-arm geometry, spring arrangement, pivot mount locations, rear cross piece, roller-bar alignment, tarp path, body-side clearance, and all existing hardware before ordering. A straight arm that appears similar to another Flash, Bullet, Arm-Matic, underbody, tension-arm, or 30° bent-arm part may use a different mounting, spring, crossover, or clearance arrangement.
Verified Product Configuration
| Specification | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Product name | Flash™ Arm Kit – Straight Arm |
| DeBrovys SKU | 20-3054/1801075 |
| Manufacturer part number | 1801075 |
| Product family | Shur-Co / Donovan Flash tarp-system replacement parts |
| Manufacturer guide description | Straight arm – 5-spring Flash kit |
| Mounting context | Confirm standard side-mounted Flash configuration; do not assume interchange with underbody systems |
| Related bent-arm alternative | Part 1801076, Flash 30° bent arm – 5-spring kit |
| Product role | Replacement arm-and-spring kit for a confirmed compatible Flash system |
The manufacturer’s Flash literature distinguishes a standard straight, five-spring side-mounted arrangement from Flash 30° bent arms and Flash underbody systems. Match the existing equipment—not only the body length or a general “Flash arm” description—before selecting replacement parts.
Part 1801075 Compared with Other Flash Arm Configurations
| Configuration | Documented distinction | Selection rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1801075 | Flash straight arm, five-spring kit | Use only when the installed system confirms this straight, five-spring configuration. |
| 1801076 | Flash 30° bent arm, five-spring kit | Do not substitute for a straight-arm assembly simply because the Flash family and spring count are similar. |
| Flash underbody configurations | Official Flash literature identifies models marked UB with underbody spring assemblies. | Confirm the complete mounting and spring architecture; an underbody system is not established as a fit for 1801075. |
| Flash tension-arm parts | Separate Flash tension-arm options use their own part numbers. | Match the original part number and system layout rather than a broad arm description. |
For the related bent configuration, see the Flash 30° Bend Arm Kit, part 1801076. This link is provided to help buyers distinguish configurations; it is not a recommendation to interchange the two kits.
Flash System Context
Shur-Co describes the Flash system as a dump-body tarp system built around high-gloss aluminum pivot arms, stamped-steel spring enclosures, a roller bar, rear cross piece, and the appropriate cover and control components. In the documented standard configuration for boxes and trailers up to 23 feet, the complete Flash system uses straight arms with five springs per side. The complete-system part number and equipment fitment are separate from the replacement-kit part number.
Review the Flash with Straight Arms Complete System for related product-family context, or browse the Flash High-Gloss Aluminum Pivot Arm System category for compatible Flash hardware and system options. A replacement arm kit should preserve the installed system architecture unless a qualified, manufacturer-supported redesign has been confirmed.
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 groups 1801075 in the Flash arm-kit section. Confirm the precise as-shipped contents against the current packing list and order documentation before beginning service, particularly on equipment with prior repairs, field modifications, or mixed components.
Do not assume a replacement arm kit includes a tarp, motor, roller-bar components, controls, or every adjacent system part. Inspect the delivered components, original system, and work order together. If any part number, mount type, arm shape, 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 |
|---|---|
| Original part number | Part 1801075 is the strongest starting point for a direct Flash straight-arm replacement decision. |
| Arm shape | This kit is documented as straight; the 30° bent Flash kit is a separate part, 1801076. |
| Spring and mounting arrangement | Confirm the existing standard five-spring Flash configuration rather than an underbody or other spring architecture. |
| Pivot mounts and clamshell assembly | Mount locations, shaft condition, spring enclosure, hardware, and arm entry must match the existing system. |
| Rear cross piece and elbows | Arms, elbows, crossover, roller bar, and tarp path need to operate together without binding. |
| Body clearance | Verify 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 installed part number, photos of both arm assemblies and pivot mounts, the rear cross piece, the roller-bar area, body measurements, and repair history. This information helps distinguish a direct 1801075 replacement from an application that needs the bent-arm kit, a different Flash configuration, or additional components.
Spring-Tension Safety and Qualified Service
Flash arm and spring assemblies are safety-critical service components. The official Flash side-mounted owner’s manual warns that failure to follow installation instructions can cause severe system damage and/or personal injury. It instructs installers to assemble the clamshell components in the stated sequence, confirm the spring hook location, check arm clearance, operate the system to confirm proper function, and verify that nuts and bolts are completely tightened.
Do not release, remove, install, index, disassemble, or modify springs, pivot hardware, clamshell components, or arms without current manufacturer instructions and qualified service personnel. Keep people clear of arm travel and all pinch or release zones. If an arm is bent, a mount is cracked, hardware is missing, a spring enclosure is damaged, or the tarp tracks incorrectly, take the system out of service until it is evaluated.
Pre-Installation Inspection and Commissioning
Before installation, inspect pivot mounts, bearing plates, arm sections, spring enclosure, elbows, rear cross piece, roller bar, tarp attachment, wiring or controls where applicable, and all body-side mounting structure. The Flash manual specifically calls for enough clearance between the roller bar and cab shield to roll up the tarp and instructs technicians to check for pivot-arm binding or rubbing against the box sides.
After qualified installation, use a clear work area and complete the initial operating cycle slowly. Observe the arm path, rear cross piece, tarp tracking, roller-bar movement, body clearance, and hardware. Stop if the arms bind, rub, contact the body, pull the tarp unevenly, or operate unexpectedly. Tighten and verify hardware only in accordance with the applicable current manufacturer instructions.
Maintenance and Service Records
Replacement arms last longer when the Flash system is inspected as a complete operating assembly. Include pivot mounts, spring enclosures, arm sections, elbows, rear cross piece, roller bar, tarp attachment points, wiring or controls, and the tarp itself in the maintenance routine. Look for loose fasteners, corrosion, cracks, deformation, damaged coatings, worn pins, changes in spring performance, and any condition that changes normal arm travel.
Record part 1801075, truck or trailer number, body style, installation date, observed condition, repair details, and photos in the equipment record. Accurate service documentation helps fleets determine whether a future repair calls for the same straight five-spring configuration or a different Flash component.
Truck Tarp Parts and Related Resources
Browse Truck Tarp Systems for complete systems, replacement components, controls, and related product families. For selection and service-planning background, read the DeBrovys guide to Donovan and Shur-Co tarp systems and visit the DeBrovys blog.
If the repair also requires a cover, provide the current tarp material, finished dimensions, roller-bar and rear-cross-piece details, and confirmed arm configuration. DeBrovys can help identify compatible replacement-tarp options, related components, and custom fabrication or heat-sealed panels where applicable. Tarp selection does not replace the need to confirm that the 1801075 arm kit matches the installed Flash 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 1801075?
Part 1801075 is the Flash straight-arm, five-spring replacement arm-kit configuration listed in Shur-Co’s Arm System Replacement Parts guide. It must be matched to the actual installed Flash system before ordering.
Is 1801075 the same as the Flash 30° bent arm kit?
No. The 30° bent Flash five-spring kit is part 1801076. The two parts have different documented arm geometry and should not be substituted based only on their shared Flash family or spring count.
Will this straight five-spring kit fit a Flash underbody system?
Do not assume it will. Official Flash literature distinguishes standard five-spring and underbody configurations. Confirm the installed part number, mount arrangement, spring architecture, arm geometry, and complete system layout before ordering.
What information is needed to confirm fitment?
Provide the existing part number, photos of both arm assemblies and pivot mounts, the rear cross piece, roller-bar area, body measurements, and repair history. These details help identify a direct replacement or a different required configuration.
Can spring-loaded Flash arm components be installed without trained service?
No. The Flash manual warns that failure to follow the prescribed installation process can cause severe system damage and/or personal injury. Use current manufacturer instructions, proper tools, qualified personnel, and a controlled work area.
Does the replacement kit include a tarp?
Do not assume a tarp is included. Confirm the exact as-shipped contents against the current packing list and order documentation. A compatible tarp must also match the installed Flash system’s roller-bar, rear-cross-piece, and arm configuration.
