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We do realize the risks. We also realize that sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Several have recommended driving more carefully, slower. This particular damage is Not a balljoint failure. Most likely the first failure that would come from the damage shown is the lower end of the shock coming loose. That would make the suspension kind of funky. But should not make the driver lose control of the vehicle. The greatest thing is that he now knows about the problem and can take precautions when he must use the vehicle. That is 1,000% better than the situation a few days ago, before he discovered the damage. Nobody here is forcing him to drive the vehicle.