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[Doctor Gollum]

I paid about that for my last Omega which clearly needed nnew wishbones just to be driveable.

£800 in parts and tyres later and the entire suspension was rebuilt with the exception of the trailing arm bushes. So, unsurprisingly, it drove like a new car afterwards...

[GrahamK]

Just had a check and the bill for parts on mine is £950 including the tyres. So a bit up on what you spent. Not sure if prices for such items are gradually going up or it's just about what is available when you are looking. I also do try to go for better quality (value really i'm looking for) where possible. Even so, for the money spent it is a hell of a car.
Our friends with newer cars and PCP's are depreciating or spending more than that in a very few months.
The other factor is except for changing the rear hub and bearing I have enjoyed doing it. 

[Doctor Gollum]

That included Pedders HD top mounts and rear subframe bushes, front polys, Sachs shocks and Kilen springs.

Thinking about it, tyres were probably not included

[GrahamK]

What are the Pedders HD top mounts, a souped up version?
I did the front polys, but not the rear subframe bushes. Didn't think about those tbh. Do they often go?
I also considered the Kilen springs as they are for the LSC aren't they? What's your verdict on those?
Regards
Graham.

[amba]

I spent around £800 couple of years ago on a full front end rebuild and never regretted spending it as car drives like a dream,and still does hence my reluctance to get rid of it despite the body wounds on the NS.

Still only get around 9 months out of a £450 set of tyres but thats mileage not wear

[VXL V6]

What are the Pedders HD top mounts, a souped up version?

Basically yes. If you fit lowering springs you'll see that the strut tops sit proud of the body, Pedders top mounts minimise this.

I did the front polys, but not the rear subframe bushes. Didn't think about those tbh. Do they often go?

Yes, most definitely - have a search on here, loads of examples, the Pedders donut bushes are fit and forget and tighten up the back end (oo er).

I also considered the Kilen springs as they are for the LSC aren't they? What's your verdict on those?

I've used Eibach springs on mine but they are -30mm

[Doctor Gollum]

What are the Pedders HD top mounts, a souped up version?

Basically yes. If you fit lowering springs you'll see that the strut tops sit proud of the body, Pedders top mounts minimise this.

I did the front polys, but not the rear subframe bushes. Didn't think about those tbh. Do they often go?

Yes, most definitely - have a search on here, loads of examples, the Pedders donut bushes are fit and forget and tighten up the back end (oo er).

I also considered the Kilen springs as they are for the LSC aren't they? What's your verdict on those?

I've used Eibach springs on mine but they are -30mm

Not entirely accurate. The Pedders Top mounts are dimensionally identical to the factory Omega ones. (There aren't many common parts between the Omega and the Holden Commodore/Monaro, but the front top mounts are one). The difference is that they are stiffer/stronger and therefore locate the struts more securely. The bearings are identical to the factory ones.

https://pedders.co.uk/pedders-strut-mount-5851

https://pedders.co.uk/urethane-cradle-mount-bush-2pkt-ep1145

Also of note, they now offer rear shock upper mountings and outer bushes for the trailing arms...