I searched all the stickies and searches did not produce any results. Hoping people can help.
My 06 GX470, with almost 200,000 miles has a few problems:
1. A wheel bearing has been getting progressively worse for a few years. When i turn right it goes away. Took it to my local mechanic (they are fantastic!!) and they cannot identify which one it is because they cannot disable the traction control and when it is up in the air, the sound is not there. Any ideas? Note: we believe it is the back right from listening inside the car. It would be a very expensive guess.

2. My rear mudflap got semi-detached from the hard plastic. it flaps in the wind. I took the entire plastic piece off. I've tried heavy duty adhesive, but it does not stay. Is there an anything to put it back on or keep it from flapping?

3. i live at the beach and my wheels are deteriorating. Most of the finish is gone. I still have good tread on the tires? An ex-student can sandblast them, then i can spray them. seems like there is some pitting.

Thanks for reading - I have received so much quality advice from this site through searches.

 

For wheel bearings, it's commonly on the side opposite of what you hear when you drive. But this isn't a hard & firm rule, just what people have observed. I'd say, if you have the money (and can persuade the tech to get you a discount) do both sides. Especially since you live near the ocean (lots of salty air) and you have 200k and it sounds like you want to keep the vehicle.

No idea on the mudflap.

Chip H.

 

Put it in LOW 4.
VSC is disabled in this mode but can only run up to ~30mph.
Or, yank out the 40amp ABS motor fusible link to also disable the ABS system if more speed is needed to identify the noise up on the rack.
Only drawback on this is the ABS light will be on and needs to be reset once the fuse is put back.

 

You can look into powder coating for the wheels. I charge $340/set for 17", perhaps your local shop prices similarly.

 

No a bad price $85/wheel. I've had my 16" steelies on my CRV powder coated 2 years ago for $300. Turned out better that factory paint!

 

I agree with Chip. May be a good idea getting both rear bearings done at once. Have someone ride in the back seat with one of the 2nd row seats folded down and have them listen to where the noise is coming from. Have the shop do that side first. If the noise is gone, you got it! If not, have the other one done.

Not sure about the mudflap.

You can get your wheels powder coated for $300-$400. Much better bond than from a rattle can. You will be happy with the results!

 

 

Holy cow, I was quoted $125 a wheel in NY.