They exceeded the capacity of the FRAME.
I'll pass on that whole FORD thing.
Oh I know, but you have to remember... I'm biased.
I just don't like fords since about 1972, or ford trucks since about 1978.
It is still a F150 frame...a good one from what i hear...it is not a trophy truck. So, i actually agree with SVT guy. If this was done on a Tacoma or Tundra, then it would fail too...and as noted by SVT guy, the Tundra may have had a worst consequence.
Hell, as you know Rix, the FJ Cruiser had its front fender bent with much less off-roading stress!!