After 10 yrs. 1st. ever replacement : need help

[bmninada]

After +10 yrs of NYC / NJ roads finally encountered clunking sounds, etc. and found my sway bar links driver side: gone. I believe the correct part # is KD35-34-170.

Just wondering if I am correct and as I usually buy only from MED MAZDA should I buy 2 of them? Is there any after market which is BETTER? I know Mazda has this so called value line which I tend to avoid so might as well as ask - does that apply here?

Also my mechanic told me I should change my oil pan bolt and washer. Any help appreciated.

 

[HyFlyer]

Idunno if the same applies to the front but I just replaced the left rear stabilizer link and found that the left and right are different parts. (I got the. Both ... Figured if one went, the other is probably close behind .

Also, my OEM Mazda parts source
https://parts.jakesweeneymazda.com/productSearch.aspx?
Seems to consistently beat even other online Mazda parts on pricing ,

 

[Jmaz]

Idunno if the same applies to the front but I just replaced the left rear stabilizer link and found that the left and right are different parts. (I got the. Both ... Figured if one went, the other is probably close behind .

Also, my OEM Mazda parts source
https://parts.jakesweeneymazda.com/productSearch.aspx?
Seems to consistently beat even other online Mazda parts on pricing ,

Interesting that you mention rear sway bar links. Two days ago on my 2014, at 77,850 miles, I discovered that the right rear link separated. After checking clearance and reviewing a few youtube videos and @Digbicks1234 experience he posted( with pictures) a while back doing his, I decided this is a job for my mechanic. If doing this yourself there was one video which showed probably the best way. Here the bottom of the links are detached first and then the bar rotated upward to give straight on access to the nuts. Otherwise it's difficult to get straight on nut access because of frame rail interference. I'm not ready for this fight and am going to wimp out and have it done.
I'm not going with OEM Mazda parts this time because of cost and using quality aftermarket instead. Mazda pricing is getting a bit steep and I'll do quality aftermarket on some items. Whether from Sweeney or Mazdaswag, @~ $35 each plus shipping it's over $82. And made in Mexico (instead of Japan like the front links I did about 3 years ago) according to one website I visited. Which may not imply lesser quality but interesting if true since Mazda has in recent years started manufacturing in Mexico.
I'm using CTR brand parts for the links and cost for both from Amazon is ~$42. CTR is an OEM supplier from Korea and I used their front sway bar bushings a few years ago. Apparently they supply a lot of the Asian auto manufacturers. The bushings even had the Mazda part number and latest revision molded right in.

On the subject of quality (in my opinion) aftermarket brands there is also Sunsong who is also an OEM supplier. They manufacture fluid related parts. Last year I replaced my brake hoses (which had no problems yet, just being proactive) with Sunsong brand. They are nicely made and priced very affordable (I used Rockauto). I'll tell you right now, the new hoses firmed up the brake pedal nicely. With new hoses, fluid flush and new pads (Raybestos EHT which have better bite than full ceramic) the brakes became great. Just an FYI. Well enjoy. Later.