Yeah didn't want to mess with the extra weight of it dangling there. I had it flushed out last August with all the other fluids...so I'm just gonna put it back in the case. Should be getting a new case soon anyways.
Funny thing is, I started to pull on the front shaft and it acted spring-loaded...so I figured it was best to look it up in my FSM and see if I was overlooking something. Good thing I did, because if I had just pulled it out, I would have gotten covered in that stinky crap!
Forgot we were talking about a 4dr here, so yes, he'd have the larger one.
I just picked up mine today, it is made by Sachs. Full kit with disc/pressure plate/pilot and throwout bearings and adjustment tool. "Limited Lifetime" warranty.