anyone know if the truck was ran on bad bearing for a while, is the motor still salvageable?

i called junkyards and they all want 700-900 dollars for an engine! for that money i can rebuilt it cheaper.

so, worst case senario if the bottom end is bad, do i just need a new crank and bearings?

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Dave K
2011 Ford Ranger 4x4 Sport 4.0L "Dixie"
Rancho Suspension/Auto/3.73's/Pinstriped/Flowmaster SS Exhaust.

FUTURE: 3' Body Lift/32's/Windshield Visor/Brush Guard.