Advice on connection between P trap and outlet

[PeteBaumeister]

Hello! Thanks so much for looking at my problem. I'm not a professional so I'd really appreciate any advice you can give.

My problem: I have a bathroom sink with a P trap that has an integrated flexible accordion-style section. Unsurprisingly, it leaks and stinks. It's also installed backwards. I know it needs to go. However, it does not connect directly to the larger diameter permanently installed pipe which protrudes from the wall. (I have heard this referred to as the outlet, but I am unsure of the term. Again, not a pro)

What I would like to know is if I can replace only the P trap, or if I also need to replace the pipe running back to the outlet to reduce the vertical distance between the bottom of the trap and outlet. Right now it is about 6 inches.

I will probably need to cut the pipe from the sink to the P trap to accommodate a real trap, but I wanted to get an idea of how much I'll need to change. I have attached a photo to better explain what the issue is. Will I need to raise the P trap so that the exit of the trap is the same height as the outlet?

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I am located in Michigan, USA.

Thanks so much for your time and help! I want to be sure I'm replacing this correctly.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

You should only need depending on your waste pipe size

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-4-in-White-Plastic-Sink-Drain-P-Trap-with-Reversible-J-Bend-C9700B/205153784

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-2-in-White-Plastic-Sink-Drain-P-Trap-with-Reversible-J-Bend-C9704B/205153793

 

[PeteBaumeister]

@ShaunCorbs

You should only need depending on your waste pipe size

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-4-in-White-Plastic-Sink-Drain-P-Trap-with-Reversible-J-Bend-C9700B/205153784

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-2-in-White-Plastic-Sink-Drain-P-Trap-with-Reversible-J-Bend-C9704B/205153793

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I wanted to know. I really appreciate your help.