Steering Elements, Plates and Gear Racks
other • 16 pcs
- Set number
- 5279-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 16
- Released
- 1993
- Theme
- Other
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Where it came from
The 5279-1 Steering Elements, Plates and Gear Racks set was released by LEGO in the early 1990s as a specialized technical add-on kit. It emerged during a period when the Technic line was expanding its functional capabilities, allowing builders to integrate more complex mechanical movements, such as rack-and-pinion steering and gear-driven assemblies, into their custom creations.
The components were designed to provide structural versatility, featuring a mix of standard Technic plates, gear racks, and steering linkage parts. These elements were engineered to be compatible with existing Technic brick systems, providing builders with the necessary components to simulate realistic automotive steering geometry. The set was received as a practical utility pack, valued by hobbyists for the utility of its specialized mechanical parts rather than as a standalone display model.
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