I learned years ago if the rig is going to slide off and hit something then just let. I keep my hand son the wheel and lean over the passenger side. The tube door took most of tghe brunt and then broke, by then my left front tire was on another rock and it came back upright.
You should see the driveshaft. It was bent about 2 inches. I didn't realize it until I got back out on pavement and the whole thing shook like crazy. I removed the driveshaft and drove it home in front wheel drive. Which by the way was very entertaining since I have a detroit locker in the front.