Hey Scotty!
I have a 2008 Lexus RX 350 FWD with 139,000 miles. I'm hearing a clanking sound every time the rear tires rotate (I believe it's the driver's side), and as I drive a whirring sound gets louder. I jacked up each wheel, spun them, and did the 12-6 and 9-3 movement check on them but there was no movement. Since I've seen even in one of your videos a wheel bearing can still be bad even though the wheel passes the 12-6 and 9-3 tests, I bought a rear wheel bearing and hub (the brand I bought is Koyo; OEM was just way too expensive).
I'm still hesitant though to install the hub since now I'm not totally convinced that's the problem. What else could it be, or should I just install the new wheel bearing on the side I think the noise is mostly coming from?
Thanks Scotty and all.
Well when wheel bearings start to wear they'll make noise but you won't get physical play . So odds are that's what it is and the cheaper bearings will often last quite some time considering what the dealer ones cost
Thank you very much Scotty! Enjoy your time in Rhode Island 🙂