Differential Housing and Steering Elements
other • 19 pcs
- Set number
- 5242-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 19
- Released
- 1987
- Theme
- Other
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Where it came from
Released in 1985 as part of the LEGO Technic line, this set was designed as a specialized expansion pack for builders seeking to incorporate complex mechanical functions into their own creations. At the time, LEGO was heavily emphasizing the 'Expert Builder' series, which moved beyond simple stacking bricks to focus on functional engineering principles like gears, axles, and universal joints.
The set featured a collection of essential mechanical components including a differential housing, steering arms, and various gears, providing the building blocks for steerable front axles and rear-wheel drive systems. It was well-received by the technical modeling community for its versatility, effectively democratizing advanced automotive engineering concepts for hobbyists during the mid-eighties.
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