How many pieces does the LEGO Tread Trekker (8229-1) have?

The LEGO Tread Trekker set (8229-1) contains 179 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the LEGO Technic theme.

How can I find missing parts for LEGO set 8229-1?

On BrickMissing you can check which parts from the LEGO Tread Trekker (8229-1) you already own. Add your LEGO collection and we'll show exactly which of the 179 pieces you're missing and which you already have.

Can I build the LEGO Tread Trekker with parts I already have?

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What theme is the LEGO Tread Trekker from?

The LEGO Tread Trekker (8229-1) belongs to the LEGO Technic theme. You can browse all Technic sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Tread Trekker

8229-1 Technic 1997 179 parts 6.7% repair risk Easy

Tread Trekker (8229-1) is a LEGO Technic from 1997. The set contains 179 parts across 12 part and colour combinations in 4 colours — the full inventory below shows exactly which pieces you need to build or complete it.

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Parts Inventory

🧱 179 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3 2340	Red	2×	Check price → View
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Light Gray	2×	Check price → View
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Red	4×	Check price → View
Plate 2 x 12 2445	Red	1×	€0,36 View at LEGO → View
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	Red	2×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Technic Seat [3 x 2 Base] 2717	Black	1×	Check price → View
Technic Slope Long 1 x 6 with 3 Pin Holes 2744	Red	2×	Check price → View
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	8×	Check price → View
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector 2825	Light Gray	2×	Check price → View
Technic Engine Crankshaft 2853	Light Gray	4×	Check price → View
Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I] 2905	Black	2×	Check price → View
Technic Ball with 8 Grooves 2907	Light Gray	1×	Check price → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Tread Trekker if a piece goes missing?

6.7%Moderate repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

4 of the 60 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

6.5%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Sticker Sheet for Set 8229-1 · Unknown · only this setTechnic Figure Helmet · Black · 3 sets everTechnic Brick 1 x 14 [13 Pin Holes] · Red · 3 sets ever

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