I did something stupid

If you walk away from it then you have done something stupid. You got 20 people on this thread trying to help you and every few posts you're saying, I'm going to give up and just blow it off. These people are trying to help you, Pay attention. You need to hire somebody to put two ball joints in a bag along with some wrenches and a grease gun with a new unopened grease cartridge, Stick them on a bus to where the car is and have them fix the ball joints and drive the car home to you.
I used to do these kinds of things all the time. It not that hard to come up with a workable plan. Stop the whining an start using your head for positive thinking.
How much does that transportation outfit want to move your car?

There is NOBODY I know who could do that. I know NOBODY within 2000 miles of the car.

Transport company quoted $1400, now wants $2300, and I would not be even slightly surprised if they demand more and hold the car hostage until I pay. Going on three weeks of excuses, bullshit, and lies now.

I'm sure you can do it. I'm equally sure I have the same chance of pulling it off that I have of flapping my arms and soaring through the air like a bird, flying to California, saying "ALAKAZAM!", and teleporting the car and myself home.