# LEGO 8491-1 — Ram Rod (2008)

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Unleash the formidable 8491-1 Ram Rod Power Racer and defy all warning signs! This hot rod is built for extreme action. Simply pull it back, release, and witness the Ram Rod speed up the included jump ramp, blast through the blockade, and soar dramatically into the air. The set features the dynamic racer with its integrated pull-back motor, a challenging jump ramp, and a gate to clear. For even more intense racing, combine the Ram Rod with the #8490 Desert Hopper to construct an impressive 4-wheel-drive pull-back racer and an extended ramp for thrilling stunts. The Ram Rod measures 5 inches (13 cm) long, ready for high-flying adventures.

## Set facts

- Set number: 8491-1
- Name: Ram Rod
- Theme: Racers › Power Racers
- Released: 2008
- Pieces: 72
- Distinct part + colour lots: 31
- Build difficulty: beginner
- Repairability: 9.7% of this set's lots are hard to replace (3 of 31 part+colour combinations appear in three or fewer sets in the entire LEGO catalog).

## Complete parts list (31 lots, 72 pieces)

Prices are the official LEGO Pick a Brick price per individual part, where LEGO publishes one.

| Qty | Part | Colour | Part no. | LEGO element ID | LEGO price each |
| ---: | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Brick 4 x 6 | Black | 2356 | 4113860 | — |
| 1 | Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove | Dark Bluish Gray | 2412b | 4210631 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove | Trans-Red | 2412b | 6250158 | €0,11 |
| 6 | Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots | Black | 2780 | 278026 | — |
| 1 | Brick 2 x 4 | Yellow | 3001 | 300124 | €0,22 |
| 1 | Plate 2 x 4 | Black | 3020 | 302026 | €0,15 |
| 1 | Plate 4 x 4 | Dark Bluish Gray | 3031 | 4243831 | €0,21 |
| 2 | Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud | Yellow | 3062b | 306224 | €0,06 |
| 8 | Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced | Yellow | 32123b | 6271167 | €0,04 |
| 2 | Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick | Dark Bluish Gray | 32140 | 6271830 | €0,15 |
| 2 | Plate 1 x 3 | Yellow | 3623 | 362324 | €0,07 |
| 2 | Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes] | Black | 3702 | 370226 | €0,36 |
| 2 | Technic Brick 1 x 8 [7 Pin Holes] | Light Bluish Gray | 3702 | 4211442 | €0,36 |
| 2 | Technic Axle 8 | Black | 3707 | 370726 | €0,22 |
| 2 | Technic Bush | Light Bluish Gray | 3713 | 6275844 | €0,05 |
| 2 | Tile 1 x 8 with Groove | Black | 4162 | 416226 | €0,15 |
| 2 | Plate Special 2 x 2 with Grills | Black | 41862 | 4163544 | — |
| 8 | Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise | Black | 43093 | 4206482 | €0,06 |
| 1 | Pullback Motor 9 x 4 x 2 2/3 | Dark Bluish Gray | 47715 | 4221427 | — |
| 1 | Engine / Air Scoop 2 x 2 | Light Bluish Gray | 50943 | 4259422 | €0,40 |
| 4 | Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs | Black | 50950 | 4251161 | €0,12 |
| 1 | Slope Curved 4 x 6 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 4 Studs | Dark Purple | 52031 | 4517749 | — |
| 2 | Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides | Black | 52107 | 4253815 | €0,16 |
| 4 | Tyre 37 x 22 ZR | Black | 55978 | 4499234 | €1,62 |
| 4 | Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim | Black | 56145 | 4299389 | €0,50 |
| 2 | Technic Engine Block Half / Side Intake Panel | Dark Purple | 61069 | 4518845 | — |
| 1 | Sticker Sheet for Set 8491-1 | Unknown | 61624 | 4518320 | — |
| 1 | Ramp Cover, with Yellow Stripes and 'WARNING DO NOT ENTER' Print | Unknown | 61765 | 4519391 | — |
| 2 | Brick Special 2 x 4 with Pins | Dark Bluish Gray | 6249 | 4210718 | — |
| 2 | Bar 6L with Stop Ring | Black | 63965 | 6170421 | €0,08 |
| 1 | Slope Brick Curved 2 x 4 x 2/3 No Studs, with Bottom Tubes | Black | 88930 | 4587844 | €0,19 |

## Notes

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