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LEGO part 48171: Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side]

Technic Special11 colours212 sets

LEGO part LEGO part 48171: Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side]

Specifications

Reference48171
CategoryTechnic Special
MaterialABS plastic
Colours11
Sets212
Listed pieces556
First appearance2004
Latest appearance2026
Element (Dark Bluish Gray)6492115 · 6343337
Most common colourDark Bluish Gray
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-29

LEGO part 48171, Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side], belongs to the Technic Special category. It exists in 11 colours and appears in 212 sets of our database, from 2004 to 2026, for a total of 556 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Dark Bluish Gray.

Number 48171 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in dark bluish gray, it is 6492115.

Part 48171 through the years

The oldest set in our database that contains part 48171 is 4508 Titan XP, released in 2004 in the Creator theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, dates from 2026.

Its peak year is 2026, with 21 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 71710 Ninja Tuner Car: 8 copies, against an average of 2.6 per set.

It is spread across several themes, led by Ninjago (23%), Super Heroes Marvel (16%) and Creator (12%). With 212 sets, it ranks no. 708 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 8 of 44 in the Technic Special category.

Sets containing part 48171, by period

PeriodSets
2004-200923
2010-201967
2020-2026122

Colours of part 48171

5 colours appear in only one set: sand blue (4770 Blizzard Blaster), reddish brown (4884 Wild Hunters), red (4506 Deep Sea Predators), orange (4508 Titan XP) and yellow (77072 Peely Bone).

Colour (element ID)SetsPiecesExample sets
Dark Bluish Gray6492115 · 6343337123311753027175476206
Black6302828 · 618757866173717747177271765
Tan6492143 · 63753751329769563112972160
Light Bluish Gray422752547764948924506
Dark Green4257578313701849984894
Dark Blue6574857247216543010
Sand Blue4261667184770
Reddish Brown4251054164884
Red4225921124506
Orange4230898124508
Yellow65211771177072

Where to buy part 48171

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Sets that include part 48171

Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 48171, in any colour.

Related parts

Often found with part 48171

Parts that share the most sets with part 48171, based on set inventories.

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Frequently asked questions

How many LEGO sets include part 48171?

Part 48171 (Technic Brick Special 2 x 2 with Pin Hole, Rotation Joint Ball Half [Vertical Side]) appears in 212 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2004 to 2026, in any colour.

Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 48171?

Set 71710 Ninja Tuner Car, released in 2020, contains 8 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 48171 has 2.6.

Which colours does LEGO part 48171 come in?

11 colours are listed for part 48171. The most common is Dark Bluish Gray, found in 123 sets.

What is the rarest colour of part 48171?

According to our inventories, it is yellow, found in only 1 set (77072 Peely Bone).

What is the element ID of part 48171 in dark bluish gray?

In dark bluish gray, part 48171 has element ID 6492115 or 6343337. Number 48171 is the mould number, the same for every colour.

Is LEGO part 48171 still used in recent sets?

Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise.

Where can I buy LEGO part 48171 individually?

Single parts 48171 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.