Hi

I have a 2012 2.4 Vellfire on standard suspension. Looking to get a trolley jack and axle stands to do some general maintenance etc

Was looking at 2.5-3 ton low profile jacks, would a 500mm max saddle height be enough clearance or the 535+mm required?

Any recommendation for products appreciated, within a DIY budget 😂

Cheers!

I have a low profile trolley jack raising to around 505mm (cost about £123)

2 pairs of axle stands which rise to about 425mm (around £40 for a pair).

I don't have a garage, so all of this is for maintenance while parked on the street. You get a feel for how heavy this car is when you jack it up, especially the front - when on all four axel stands and crawling underneath, I just didn't feel absolutely safe!

I use a pair of steel ramps (from 25 years ago!) which raises to around 450mm or so, this makes it feel so much more secure. Axle stands being slightly shorter can be a bit of a problem if you are after a level car. I do use the trolley jack to supplement the axle stands as a backup, but personally I do feel the steel ramps feel so much safer, especially when cracking open some bolts that require a bit of tugging.

All of this is just my take on it using the above equipment on a residential street, I'm sure stands are safe, I just have an over active imagination probably!