Overview
The Smittybilt M1 612800 is a front winch bumper for Dodge trucks, built from 3/16″ cold rolled steel with 1/4″ mounting plates and finished in black powder coat. It has D-ring mounts and a driving and fog light kit.
The bumper bolts on completely and needs no drilling. Its winch mount system holds a winch up to 16,500 lb. The center section is a solid plate that wraps the frame horns and the lower crossmember. The D-rings are 7/8-inch solid mounts welded on the inside and outside of the bumper.
Key features
- Winch mount system for a winch up to 16,500 lb
- 7/8 inch solid D-ring mounts, welded inside and out
- Ultra Bright driving lights and fog lights
- Plate center section wraps the frame horns and lower crossmember
- 3/16″ cold rolled steel with 1/4″ mounting plates
- Bolt-on installation without drilling
Owning a winch bumper
A front winch bumper carries the winch load into the frame, so the mount is only as good as the plate and the attachment points under it. Use a winch rated for the mount, keep the cable spooled evenly, and avoid side pulls that stress the bumper corners more than the center.
D-rings are for recovery straps and shackles, not for the winch itself. Use rated shackles and straps sized for the load, and inspect the welds around each D-ring after heavy use. Light kits add visibility at night, and their wiring should run on a fused circuit with clean, secure grounds.
Steel bumpers rust where mud collects and where the coating has chipped. Clean mud off after trail use, touch up exposed steel, and check bolts and welds periodically. Fresh powder coat helps protect the bumper, but chips along edges should be treated before they spread.
Specifications
| Brand | Smittybilt |
|---|---|
| Part number | 612800 |
| UPC | 631410102659 |
| Series | M1 truck front bumper |
| Material | Cold rolled steel, 3/16″ with 1/4″ mounting plates |
| Finish | Black powder coat |
| Maximum winch | 16,500 lb |
| D-ring mounts | 7/8 inch, solid |
| Lights | Ultra Bright driving and fog lights |
| Vehicle | Dodge trucks, years not stated |
Vehicle fitment
This M1 bumper is built for Dodge trucks.
Dodge trucks changed between generations, so confirm fit for your truck’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The M1 bolts on without drilling. Keep any winch within the 16,500 lb rating of the mount.
What’s included
- M1 front bumper
- Winch mount system
- 7/8 inch solid D-ring mounts
- Ultra Bright driving lights and fog lights
Not included: a winch and fairlead.
