LC-79 TOURING VEHICLE SPECIALISTS
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WE ARE CREATORS. WE FABRICATE, WE BUILD, WE UNDERSTAND YOUR PASSION
An insight into our Instagram feed
From a place I’d rather be. On a road less traveled, destination unknown.
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#explore #adventure #outback #country #touring #camping #travel #traveling #theroadlesstraveled #79 #79series #tourer #cruiser #toyota #landcruiser #portalaxles #se #seboss #rig #70series #70serieslandcruiser #marks4wdportals #lifted #rigbuild #shannons_engineering #customutetrays #fullvehiclebuild #sydney #australia
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@marks4wd
@brookvale_tint
For sale! One owner, only 4000ks. Never been offroad only built it for the IG likes. Call me 🤪
Another fresh 79 backing into the shop to begin its epic build.
We have options from mild to wild with you, the customer making the big decisions on your suspension and GVM, tray and canopy fit-out, interior and bar work all to suit your needs and budget.
Start planning your build now and have your dream cruiser in time for Christmas!
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#coiled #cruiser #79 #79series #freshmeat #cruiserhq #shannons_engineering #se #sydney #australia
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@blueflameautomotive @superior4x4
Our latest full vehicle build, a brand new 2021 dual cab GXL for a repeat client-his second build done by us 5 years on.
We’ve managed this job from the onset including procurement of the vehicle and getting the owner in touch with the dealership, suspension wheels and tyres, exhaust, roof platform with lighting and of course an SE tradie-spec tray fitted with a few essential items like integrated air and water, under tray toolboxes, rear draw, rear ladder rack and a few other bits.
We’re not finished on this one yet with the car booked back in for bar work and a full interior upgrade in the next coming weeks.
If you’re interested in a build by us, get in touch now and secure your dream rig in time for Christmas!
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#rigbuild #fullvehiclebuild #se #customutetrays #customutetrayspecialists #79 #79series #toyota #landcruiser #repeatcustomer #aussiemade #tradie #tradiespec #workhorse #shannons_engineering #sydney #australia
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@rhino_rack
@maxxis.tyres.australia
@procompusa
@ocam
@stedi_australia
@brookvale_tint
@blueflameautomotive
@superior4x4
@dobinsons_sydney
With our 75 series Landcruiser build coming to an end, we’ve just had it polished and ceramic coated at @deluxedetailingsydney. Now to fit the new bull bar and off she goes.
This ones been an absolute pleasure to work on with real easy going and understanding owner. Cannot wait to show you guys the finished photos and a vid for our YouTube.
To see this classic come to life and what we’ve done, check out the pinned stories on our IG homepage.
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#hzj #hzj75 #75 #75series #toyota #landcruiser #resto #restoration #builtnotbought #classic #shesakeeper #farmspec #cruiser #tidy #immaculate
Absolutely loving the new rig and how it’s all coming together so far.
Still a few more things to go, and looking forward to filming the big reveal video for our YouTube channel where I’ll show you guys all around it.
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#aussietourer #tourer #79 #79series #rig #cruiser #70serieslandcruiser #70serieslandcruiserowners #rigstagram #shannons_engineering #rigbuild #australianmade #touringvehicle #overlanding #overlander #aussieoutback #outbackaustralia #portal79 #marks4wd #theroadlesstraveled #exploreaustralia #exploringaustralia #landcruisersofaustralia #australia #se
@marks4wd
@alucab_australia
@ocam4x4
@roh_offroad_wheels
@nitto_tyres_australia
First look at the new front end with a new custom made bull bar.
All the late nights at work have all paid off and I get to enjoy testing it out this long weekend.
Ps, we ran out of time so it’s been temporarily painted with a roller and will be stripped and painted properly next week.
To see this come together check out our pinned IG story 🤙
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#builtnotbought #seboss #79 #79series #portal79 #marks4wdportals #merlot #merlot79 #70serieslandcruiser #frontmount #shannons_engineering #se
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@marks4wd
@stedi_australia
@performance.dieselintercoolers
@performance_suspension
@rhino_rack
@maxtraxhq
Nice easy mod by @singlestrut.co
Works really well for those with dual batteries as the typical twin strut set up would interfere with the battery tray.
Now, how to close it. 😬
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#singlestrutco #lc79 #toyota #landcruiser #bonnetstrut #thelittlethings #shannons_engineering #se
Who else is looking forward to putting the foot down in the bush this Easter and leaving the mrs wondering if you’re coming back? 🤣
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#getaway #longweekend #touring #camping #exploring #easter #easterweekend #easter2021 #overlanding #overlander #tourer #theroadlesstraveled #leadfoot #bush #aussiebush #wivesofinstagram #allabouttheshot #marks4wdportals #portal79 #79series #70series #shannons_engineering #se
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@marks4wd @solveoffroad @torqit @roh_offroad_wheels @stedi_australia @maxtraxhq @rhino_rack @alucab_australia
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Edit: that was actually her driving and me filming🤥 @belleffect
Our under tray toolboxes offer an abundance of storage solitons. From easy to reach recovery gear and first aid to ropes, ratchets and tools.
Unlike other brands, our design has a double return folded doorway offering a gutter to divert water and a continuous pinch weld rubber seal to keep dust out.
Other options include central locking, auto LED lighting, plumbed air compressor, upholstered interior and even 12v power outlets to keep your shit charged at all times.
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#undertray #undertraytoolboxes #toolbox #lc79 #taperedtoolbox #arb #aircompressor #sideshot #shannons_engineering #se #sydney #australia
Next stop nobody knows, but we’re on the right track.
#portaltheworld #70series #landcruiser #landcruisersofaustralia #79series #toyota #portalaxles #tourer #touring #onthetracks #traintracks #marks4wdportals #79serieslandcruiser #seboss #rig #rigbuild #diffclearance #pdi #frontmount #intercooler #frontend #se #shannons_engineering
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@marks4wd @performance.dieselintercoolers @nitto_tyres_australia @ocam4x4 @rhino_rack @maxtraxhq @safari4x4engineering
At SE we can offer you a turn-key drive away option for your new Toyota LandCruiser. They’re built to order so the major decision making is done by you, to suit your budget and purpose from work or play to fully equipped tourer.
This one was built with a Jmacx rear coil conversion/GVM upgrade and 300mm chassis extension, all done pre-rego and federally approved Australia wide.
#toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #vdj79 #coils #stretched #coiled79 #jmacx #chassisextension #customutetrays #workute #aussieworkute #colourcoded @jmacx_offroad_solutions @roh_offroad_wheels @robbie711w
Today’s International Women’s day. In a male dominated industry this monkey fits in pretty well here and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty so to all the bosses out there don’t be afraid to give a girl a go!
#nationalwomensday #iwd2021 #tradieladies #tradiechicks
Update on the SE shop truck build, front end coming along nicely, still a fair bit to go with recovery points, winch hawse and number plate etc.
Ps, if anyone’s got a link to a good set of round flush fitting flood lights with yellow or amber beams please share below. Not opposed to halogen as I believe this type of light cuts through fog better than 6000k blinding white.
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#se #shoptruck #rigbuild #builtnotbought #custom #fab #fabricator #led #bullbar #79 #70series #landcruiser
About to hook into building a custom bull bar. Something unique, something built not bought.
Check our IG stories for how we do it. Stay tuned.
#massive #frontend #portals #79 #marks4wd #70series #79series #staunch #rig #weapon #builtnotbought #huge #lifted #lifted79 #70serieslandcruiserowners #custom #custombullbar #bullbar #pdi #frontmount #intercooler @marks4wd @performance.dieselintercoolers
Hitcho’s cruiser looking sharp with his new colour coded SE custom tray and canopy package.
He’s a tradie, and wanted a blank canvas canopy for his own fit-out so we decked it out with our motion sensor LED lighting package and provisions for his own second battery set up. Up top we’ve got the racks level for carrying materials and the trays got plenty of storage with pull out draw and rear tapered boxes.
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#tradie #tradiespec #colourmatched #graphite #gxl #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #vdj79 #colourcoded #79series #australianmade #shannons_engineering #se
For all you guys out there researching your builds, we’re now on Pinterest. We’re making it easier for you to search and pin the options that tickle your fancy in an SE build! 🙌📌
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Ps, check back often as we’ll continue to add more content! 📸
#pinterest #planyourbuild #makingiteasy #buildphotos #oneplatform #pinned #board #photos #collage #collection #colab #shannons_engineering #se
Coupla weapons.
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#backhome #tikka #taca1 #.308 #longrange #70series #toys #rigs #hunting #hunter #tactical #308 #precisionrifle #honda #4x4 @tikkafirearms
Way too clean.
The calm before years of punishment and product testing. This is by far our best build yet and proudly Australian Made!
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#79series #70series #toyota #landcruiser #lc79 #rig #rigbuild #fullvehiclebuild #by #shannons_engineering #aussiemade #australiantouringvehicle #tourer #portals #marks4wdadaptors #70serieslandcruiserowners #70serieslandcruiser #sydney #australia #se
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@marks4wd
@roh_offroad_wheels
@nitto_tyres_australia
@stedi_australia
@rhino_rack
@ocam4x4
@performance_suspension
About us
We live and breathe camping, touring & 4wding. Our passion is high detail, high end custom ute trays and canopies built to order from a mixture of Australian steel & aluminium.
Our trays and canopies are built by hand to the highest standard possible. We are always thinking ahead and finding ways to improve our products with innovative computer aided design and new technology through products we endorse.
At Shannons Engineering, no two jobs are the same. Our customer base varies, as do their needs. We can offer you a complete package from trays, canopies, touring set-ups, 4wd suspension, power management, bull bars tow bars, wheels tyres and accessories. Just ask us.
Our History
Established in 2004, We ran a successful business doing custom metal fabrication, working in stainless steel, aluminium and steel, we have been the most versatile metal shop working with builders, architects, homeowners, landscapers, tradesman, councils, and even the ADF.
Challenging every job that came through the door has given us a great satisfaction and knowledge using a wide skill set and a vast variety of materials but the time had come to reinvent ourselves & follow our dreams and become a household name in custom ute trays and canopy scene.
Since then, we made the choice to give up the daily grind of general fabrication and follow dreams making high-end custom ute trays. Building ute trays led us to making canopies and now, we have become predominantly full touring vehicle builders of the all popular, 79 Series Toyota LandCruiser and with each build better than the last we look forward the future and where this vision will take us.