Lets keep the lingo correct. The guide rod MOUNT attaches to the rear. The guide rod BUSHING attaches to the lca. Unbolt the bushing, disconnect the MOUNT (3 bolts I think?). Drop the mount and slide the rod back to clear the lca. Dropping the mount and clearing the frame is the tough part they are talking about. Once the rear is clear, the rod slides back and out.

Once the rod is out, you can replace the bushing from the front and slide the rod back in (rearward part of bushing gets placed onto rod before installation).

I watched this being done by a buddy while doing something else and was only paying partial attention. But you get the idea?

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)