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1998 - S 5MT - Towing questions? - SOLVED!

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Vehicle Details:
1998 AWD
Transmission:
Manual
I have a 1998 Subaru Forester, almost 300K on the clock. I need to tow my project car alot and Uhaul wont rent me a trailer for my V8 Explorer. But they will for this? I have the 2" Uhaul reciver on it (previous owner) rated for 3500 lbs. My project car weighs about 2100 pounds. Uhaul said its safe but I need advice on this.

I am not going to tow with it currently as it has a few issues, Bad lower ball joints. And my struts are blown out? If I hit a bump or jump on the rear bumper the car will jump into the air. Once they are fixed would it be safe to tow with it? is it even powerful enough?

Forgot to mention we spent about 4k getting it running correctly after buying it, timing redone, new clutch, slave master cylinder, brakes etc.
 
5 Speed, Bought for 500$ as my first car.
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Why wouldn't they rent you a trailer with a V8 Explorer? That's far more suited to towing vs your Forester

How far are you planning on towing the tailer?

Anything over 1500Lbs and it is very strongly recommended to have trailer brakes and keep her under 65mph.
Less than 30 miles. And its due to the explorers rolling in the 90s. Firestone sent out faulty tires that would come apart and cause explorers to have life ending crashes. And people tried to sue Uhaul over it so its now the only car they have ever banned. I'm not sure why my little Forester is allowed to tow a car with them compared to it but rules are rules. And I'll invest in some trailer brakes.
 
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