2017-2022 Ford Super Duty Mini Cradle
You Notice the Details. So Does Everyone Else.
You've spec'd the perfect colors. Your 4-Link brackets are powder coated to match your wheels. Your Traction Bars complement the rest of your build.
But there's a gap between the 4-Link frame bracket and the Traction Bar frame bracket. A visual break in an otherwise clean, continuous suspension system.
It's not a functional problem. Your suspension works perfectly.
But when you're standing back looking at your truck—or someone's kneeling down to see what you're running—that gap is the one detail that keeps it from looking complete.
You didn't build this truck to have almost-finished suspension.
THE SMART SOLUTION
Form. Not Overkill.
Most companies approach the mini cradle as another structural component—welding up 1/4" steel plates, adding traction bar mounts you don't need, and charging you $1,600 for something that serves zero functional purpose.
We took a different approach.
Our Mini Cradle is a single-piece formed aluminum component that connects our 4-Link frame bracket to your existing Traction Bar frame bracket. It fills the visual gap. It completes the look. That's it.
No unnecessary steel. No redundant mounts. No $1,600 price tag for something that doesn't add structural value.
Just clean, continuous lines from your frame to your axle.
Available in custom powder coat to match your 4-Link and Traction Bars, the Mini Cradle is the finishing detail that shows you thought about every aspect of your build—not just the parts that carry load.
WHAT IT IS (AND ISN'T)
What It Does:
- Connects your 4-Link and Traction Bar frame brackets
- Creates a continuous, finished look across your suspension system
- Matches your custom powder coat colors
- Shows attention to detail that most builders overlook
What It Doesn't Do:
- Add structural support (you don't need it)
- Include redundant traction bar mounts (you already have those)
- Cost $1,600 like over-engineered alternatives
This is smart engineering. Build what's needed. Skip the overkill. Charge you fairly.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Mini Cradle – Single-piece formed aluminum, custom powder coat options. Driver and Passenger side included.
Mounting Hardware – Complete hardware kit for bracket-to-bracket installation
Installation – Bolts directly between your existing 4-Link and Traction Bar frame brackets
Fits: 2017-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350/F-450 (4x4)
Requires: TSO 4-Link Kit + TSO Traction Bars
Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is this a structural component?
No. The Mini Cradle is purely aesthetic—it visually connects your 4-Link and Traction Bar frame brackets for a finished, continuous look. Your existing brackets handle all structural loads.
Why aluminum instead of steel?
Because it doesn't need to be steel. The Mini Cradle isn't load-bearing, so we used formed aluminum to keep it lightweight and cost-effective. Function dictates materials—not the other way around.
Can I run 4-Link + Traction Bars without it?
Absolutely. Your suspension works perfectly without the Mini Cradle. This is for builders who want every detail dialed—no visual gaps, just clean lines from frame to axle.
Do I need this if I only have the 4-Link?
No. The Mini Cradle specifically connects the 4-Link frame bracket to the Traction Bar frame bracket. It's only relevant if you're running both components.
Why do competitors charge $1,600?
Because they're over-engineering it. They build mini cradles with 1/4" steel and integrated traction bar mounts—components that serve no additional purpose when you already have proper 4-link and traction bar brackets. You're paying for unnecessary overkill.
What colors are available?
Choose from 12 standard powder coat colors or match any color in the Prismatic Powders catalog (6,000+ options). Use our truck builder to see your complete system with matched colors.