So i have decided to get the following (unless people say otherwise)...

5000kg kincrome jack stands - they give a bit more height than the 3000kg jack stands

Costco trolley jack - about $160

For socket sets, i think i will only get metric not imperial. On ebay sidchrome is better priced than kincrome from the look of it.

For 1/4" and 3/8" normal and deep sockets, check out these 2 almost identical sets, the sidchrome is cheaper than the kincrome:

Sidchrome 57 Pce 1/4&3/8" Dr Socket Set Metric-19230 - $159

Kincrome Socket Set 57 Piece Metric 1/4” & 3/8" Sq Dri 13357P - $215

For 1/2" metric sets:

Sidchrome 33 Pce 1/2" Dr Socket Set Metric-14210 - $169

Kincrome Socket Sets 25 Piece Metric1/2" Square Drive 13417P - $189

Then there is snap on, which new will cost $800 for about 26 normal sockets

What do people think of the above, sidchrome or kincrome?