BMW x5 2002 lower ball joints dusty?

I went to BMW and they said I have some dust on my lower ball joint in front. Do I really need to change it immediately or it no so urgent? It cost 600$ + tax,any suggestions? How long can I drive with dusty ball joints? Th ethign is I changed the whole front axle at 55k and now car only 71k. Thanks
BMW x5 2002 lower ball joints dusty?
I have seen some pretty weird questions and statements from you dude. No self respecting BMW dealer would tell you to replace something simply because it is dusty.

Perhaps you are hard of hearing or simply can not communicate with the dealer's representatives because of the bs complaints that you are bringing to them.

I think they are referring to existing damage to the rubber boots of the ball joints--they are called dust shields. If they are torn, then the grease would leak out and road dust, and grit can get in thereby damaging the joint. The logical solution is to replace the joint or the part with the joint.
BMW x5 2002 lower ball joints dusty?
dusty ball joints mean only one thing that they are dusty try a car wash you want to kno wif they are bad jack car up and holding tire side to side shake it if there is slack look under car while doing it you will see what moves .. and any front end shop or tire store could tell you if they bad that fast... i wouldnt trust any dealer with my car
I suggest you get a second opinion. A dusty lower ball joint should not be of any concern unless the rubber dust cover is damaged or torn. Could it be that the observer said: %26quot;RUSTY%26quot; and not %26quot;DUSTY%26quot;? I would suggest getting a full steering inspection and checkout. A simple test is to rotate the steering wheel back and forth while the engine is OFF, having an observer look to see if the front wheels move when the steering wheel freeplay incurrs severe resistance. When the freeplay seems too great, you must get under the car and find the worn out parts.