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I used the replacement longer one and actually found it to be better than the original. It allowed a more generous arc which appears to let the cable turn freely compared to the original. YMMV.
edit: I also replaced mine with the interior in and, apart from a minor struggle, it's not that painful. Took me 15 minutes.