Reddit reviews Camco 02923 4500W 240V Screw-In Lime Life Foldback Water Heater Element - Ultra Low Watt Density, Iron , 4500W / 240V
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Premium Ultra Low Watt Density heating element has 5 year warranty240V/4500WUL listedResists dry firing, lime deposits, and sand that would burn out ordinary elementsMinimum tank diameter 15"
If you remove them and try to clean them you might not need to replace them. But if they're too far gone or you don't want to mess with them and just replace instead. This http://www.amazon.com/Camco-02923-Heater-Element-Foldback/dp/B0002YUDSI This should fit your heater. You will have to check for compatibility. I would go to a plumbing supply house with the model info of the heater and purchase them off the shelf. They'll take them back if they don't fit.
HD is ok too but it's more of a hassle if they don't have the right part. You'd have to go to a plumbing supply anyway.
I don't think it is a good idea for the element to touch the glass-covered steel on the opposite side. I've used fold-back incoloy ULWD elements in narrow tallboy 50 gallon water heaters. They work great and have lasted a long time.