[quote=BlazinUP].
are they tring to hose me or am i indanger of my wheels falling off
Somebody (at Firestone) has a boat payment coming up.
It doesn't sound like you're in emminent danger of losing any wheels.
My local dealer pulled the same crap on me when I had my truck in for a recall on the lower ball joints. At 24,000 miles, he said "The upper ball joints are rusted in place, it looks like they should be replaced" at a cost of $300.00 to me. This was a total load of crap, as the truck is well maintained, greased and oil changes well before recommended intervals.
That was 3 years ago, and the uppers are holding up fine. Just keep them well lubed.
For your own piece of mind (and safety), get a second opinion as mentioned above.
Mike