I would not trust a aftermarket part that costs a almost 50% less than original, especially , such a vital part as wheel bearing. I understand a need for cheaper less important items such as interior clips, but hub assembly?NO.
I am also a" good deal searcher " , but when i found out , that one of the LR aftermarket parts companies(BRITPART) is giving away their contracts to the cheapest bidder in CHINA, I came to the conclusion, that some things are more important in life, that just finding a good deal, no matter what,and some parts are meant to be a genuine components and I am a strong advocate of buying them, when one fails .You don,t want to ride in 3 ton lr3 on aftermarket bearings or lug nuts. My 0.2 cents
i am also experiencing a groaning noise, but usually , when taking foot of the gas pedal and slight vibration, when accelerating, I can hear it on the highway, but identifying noises in LR3 is always hard and takes time and knowledge and even if you have THAT it could still be a mystery , that one have to live with for a longer , then usual , period of time, until annoying noise is more pronounced.Even with bearings , is hit or miss, at the beginning stages of failure...