LEGO part 87408: Technic Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Double with Axle and Pin Holes

Specifications
| Reference | 87408 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Connectors |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 2 |
| Sets | 118 |
| Listed pieces | 230 |
| First appearance | 2010 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Black) | 6278412 · 4558692 |
LEGO part 87408, Technic Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Double with Axle and Pin Holes, belongs to the Technic Connectors category. It exists in 2 colours and appears in 118 sets of our database, from 2010 to 2026, for a total of 230 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 87408 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in black, it is 6278412.
Part 87408 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 87408 is 8043 Motorized Excavator, released in 2010 in the Technic theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 42231 Fast and Furious Dodge Charger R/T Car, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2024, with 13 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 42076 Hovercraft: 10 copies, against an average of 1.9 per set.
The part is closely tied to the Technic theme: 77% of the sets that contain it belong to it. With 118 sets, it ranks no. 1,021 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 41 of 74 in the Technic Connectors category.
Sets containing part 87408, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2019 | 61 | |
| 2020-2026 | 57 |
Colours of part 87408
Its rarest colour, dark tan, appears only in set 10372 Hibiscus.
Where to buy part 87408
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Sets that include part 87408
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 87408, in any colour.
42128Heavy Duty Tow Truck2021 · 2,017 piecesView the set
42156Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar2023 · 1,775 piecesView the set
42127The Batman - Batmobile2021 · 1,360 piecesView the set
42145Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter2022 · 2,001 piecesView the set
42131Cat D11 Bulldozer2021 · 3,854 piecesView the set
3D42110Land Rover Defender2019 · 2,573 piecesView the set
42126 Ford F-150 Raptor2021 · 1,379 pieces
42083 Bugatti Chiron2018 · 3,599 pieces
42154 2022 Ford GT2023 · 1,466 pieces
42114 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler2020 · 2,193 pieces
75979 Hedwig2020 · 630 pieces
3D10261 Roller Coaster2018 · 4,124 pieces
42082 Rough Terrain Crane2018 · 4,056 pieces
42179 Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit2024 · 526 pieces
76394 Fawkes, Dumbledore's Phoenix2021 · 597 pieces
3D42120 Rescue Hovercraft2021 · 457 pieces
42117 Race Plane2021 · 154 pieces
17101 Creative Toolbox2017 · 847 pieces
42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS2016 · 2,704 pieces
3D42106 Stunt Show Truck & Bike2020 · 610 pieces
42098 Car Transporter2019 · 2,493 pieces
42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator2016 · 3,929 pieces
42158 NASA Mars Rover Perseverance2023 · 1,132 pieces
42078 Mack Anthem2018 · 2,595 pieces
8043 Motorized Excavator2010 · 1,127 pieces
42009 Mobile Crane MK II2013 · 2,607 pieces
3D42039 24 Hours Race Car2015 · 1,219 pieces
7964 Republic Frigate2011 · 1,030 pieces
42100 Liebherr R 9800 Excavator2019 · 4,108 pieces
42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 32452015 · 2,793 pieces
3D42113 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey2020 · 1,636 pieces
3D42077 Rally Car2018 · 1,005 pieces
42070 6x6 All Terrain Tow Truck2017 · 1,862 pieces
3D42063 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure2017 · 603 pieces
3D76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier2015 · 2,996 pieces
3D42042 Crawler Crane2015 · 1,400 pieces
42025 Cargo Plane2014 · 1,297 pieces
3D42000 Grand Prix Racer2013 · 1,141 pieces
3D42112 Cement Mixer2020 · 1,161 pieces
3D42092 Rescue Helicopter2019 · 325 pieces
3D42074 Racing Yacht2018 · 331 pieces
42008 Service Truck2013 · 1,276 pieces
8109 Flatbed Truck2011 · 1,115 pieces
42097 Compact Crawler Crane2019 · 920 pieces
70667 Kai's Blade Cycle & Zane's Snowmobile2019 · 377 pieces
3D42075 First Responder2018 · 513 pieces
3D42069 Extreme Adventure2017 · 2,382 pieces
3D42064 Ocean Explorer2017 · 1,327 pieces
10247 Ferris Wheel2015 · 2,464 pieces
3D42040 Fire Plane2015 · 578 pieces
3D9396 Helicopter2012 · 1,056 pieces
9397 Logging Truck2012 · 1,308 pieces
3D75253 Droid Commander2019 · 1,177 pieces
42089 Power Boat2019 · 174 pieces
3D42081 Volvo Concept Wheel Loader ZEUX2018 · 1,167 pieces
3D42066 Air Race Jet2017 · 1,151 pieces
3D42050 Drag Racer2016 · 647 pieces
3D42079 Heavy Duty Forklift2018 · 592 pieces
3D42068 Airport Rescue Vehicle2017 · 1,106 pieces
3D42049 Mine Loader2016 · 476 pieces
70735 Ronin R.E.X.2015 · 547 pieces
3D42037 Formula Off-Roader2015 · 494 pieces
3D42029 Customized Pick up Truck2014 · 1,063 pieces
3D42024 Container Truck2014 · 948 pieces
42023 Construction Crew2014 · 836 pieces
31313 Mindstorms EV32013 · 601 pieces
Often found with part 87408
Parts that share the most sets with part 87408, based on set inventories.
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple63869 · 87 shared sets
Technic Panel Curved 7 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface24119 · 42 shared sets
Technic Universal Joint 3L [Complete Assembly]61903 · 54 shared sets
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel6589 · 108 shared sets
Technic Beam 3 x 3 T-Shape Thick60484 · 93 shared sets
Technic Gear Differential with Inner Tabs and Closed Center, 28 Bevel Teeth [Beveled Edge]62821b · 36 shared sets
Technic Panel 5 x 11 x 164782 · 50 shared sets
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B11946 · 62 shared sets
More parts in the Technic Connectors category
44809 Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular 2 x 2 Bent149 sets
93571 Technic Axle Connector 2 x 3 with Ball Socket, Open Lower Axle Holes144 sets
44874 Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Pins with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Small Squared Pin Holes]133 sets
69819 Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split [Reinforced]118 sets
32529 Technic Pin Connector Plate with One Hole (Single on Bottom)104 sets
65489 Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins (Squared Holes)104 sets
48723 Technic Axle Connector Hub with 4 Bars at 90°101 sets
46189 Technic Pin Connector 3L with 2 Pins and Center Hole [Pin Ridges Across Part]85 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 87408?
Part 87408 (Technic Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Double with Axle and Pin Holes) appears in 118 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2010 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 87408?
Set 42076 Hovercraft, released in 2018, contains 10 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 87408 has 1.9.
Which colours does LEGO part 87408 come in?
2 colours are listed for part 87408. The most common is Black, found in 117 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 87408?
According to our inventories, it is dark tan, found in only 1 set (10372 Hibiscus).
What is the element ID of part 87408 in black?
In black, part 87408 has element ID 6278412 or 4558692. Number 87408 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 87408 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 42231 Fast and Furious Dodge Charger R/T Car.
Where can I buy LEGO part 87408 individually?
Single parts 87408 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.
