LEGO part 4261: Technic Steering Arm

Specifications
| Reference | 4261 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 2 |
| Sets | 21 |
| Listed pieces | 51 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2004 |
| Element (Light Gray) | 4225506 · 4189316 |
LEGO part 4261, Technic Steering Arm, belongs to the Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine category. It exists in 2 colours and appears in 21 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2004, for a total of 51 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Gray.
Number 4261 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in light gray, it is 4225506.
Part 4261 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 4261 is 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane, released in 1995 in the Technic theme. No set in our database uses it after 2004, the year of 10151 Hot Rod. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 1996, with 7 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 8479 Barcode Multi-Set: 4 copies, against an average of 2.4 per set.
The part is closely tied to the Technic theme: 76% of the sets that contain it belong to it. With 21 sets, it ranks no. 2,649 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 30 of 32 in the Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine category.
Sets containing part 4261, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 | |
| 1996 | 7 | |
| 1997 | 5 | |
| 1998 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 1 |
Colours of part 4261
Its rarest colour, light bluish gray, appears only in set 10151 Hot Rod.
Where to buy part 4261
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Sets that include part 4261
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 4261, in any colour.
3D5571Giant Truck1996 · 1,746 piecesView the set
8479Barcode Multi-Set1997 · 1,274 piecesView the set
8460Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane1995 · 863 piecesView the set
5541Blue Fury1995 · 421 piecesView the set
8443Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger1996 · 334 piecesView the set
8412Nighthawk / Sky Wasp1995 · 287 piecesView the set
10151 Hot Rod2004 · 422 pieces
8408 Desert Ranger1996 · 289 pieces
8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit1995 · 439 pieces
8225 Road Rally V / Super Kart1995 · 97 pieces
8438 Pneumatic Crane Truck2003 · 847 pieces
8431 Crane Truck2002 · 836 pieces
5561 Big Foot 4x41997 · 749 pieces
2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car1997 · 580 pieces
8414 Mountain Rambler1997 · 244 pieces
8216 Turbo I1997 · 91 pieces
8286 3 In 1 Car / Amphipower1996 · 726 pieces
8244 Convertables1996 · 276 pieces
8230 Coastal Cop Buggy / Miami Police Patrol1996 · 176 pieces
8207 Dune Duster / Hawaiian Beach Racer1996 · 82 pieces
8235 Front End Loader1995 · 166 pieces
Often found with part 4261
Parts that share the most sets with part 4261, based on set inventories.
Technic Seat / Chair [3 x 2 Base]2717 · 14 shared sets
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening]4265b · 16 shared sets
Technic Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole2711 · 9 shared sets
Technic Axle 23704 · 7 shared sets
Technic Gear 24 Tooth [Old Style - Three axle holes]3648a · 7 shared sets
Technic Gear 8 Tooth3647 · 21 shared sets
More parts in the Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine category
4369 Technic Piston29 sets
4368 Technic Crank Disc29 sets
6572 Technic Steering Knuckle Arm with Ball Joint25 sets
31794 Technic Steering Arm 5 x 1 with Towball Socket (Type2)24 sets
89954c01 Technic Shock Absorber 6.5L with Hard Spring, Tight Coils at End, Black Rod [Complete Assembly]21 sets
49151 Technic Steering Wheel Pilot's Yoke [Closed Top]21 sets
65766 Technic Steering Wheel Hub Holder with 2 Pin Holes and 2 Axle Holes, No Slots21 sets
73129 Technic Shock Absorber 6.5L with Normal Spring [Complete Assembly]20 sets
All parts in the Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine category
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 4261?
Part 4261 (Technic Steering Arm) appears in 21 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2004, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 4261?
Set 8479 Barcode Multi-Set, released in 1997, contains 4 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 4261 has 2.4.
Which colours does LEGO part 4261 come in?
2 colours are listed for part 4261. The most common is Light Gray, found in 20 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 4261?
According to our inventories, it is light bluish gray, found in only 1 set (10151 Hot Rod).
What is the element ID of part 4261 in light gray?
In light gray, part 4261 has element ID 4225506 or 4189316. Number 4261 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 4261 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2004 (10151 Hot Rod). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 4261 individually?
Single parts 4261 can be ordered on Pick a Brick (lego.com) in colours currently produced, or on BrickLink for older colours. The part is also included in the sets listed on this page.
