Front Sway Bar Bushing Replacement

Im starting to get some front end noise and I believe it to be my sway bar bushings.

FSM says the sub frame needs to be dropped in order to replace. I know other Mazda models call for the same procedure but people are able to gain access without removing the sub frame.

Has anyone attempted this on their CX-5?
 
You don’t need to drop the crossmember but it would be easier to work on the car if you could lift it on the hoist. I i had to drop the crossmember only to replace the steering rack and had the transmission jack underneath to hold it.
 
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