Tow Hitch Receiver Class 3 & 4

Hello,

I purchased my third Toyota truck last week. I bought a 2015 Pre Runner Double Cab, with 2.7L engine.

Im looking to order a tow hitch receiver and was a bit confused about the class 3 and class 4?

Is there a difference?

 

Weight rating.

http://www.etrailer.com/faq-hitchclasses.aspx

 

Thanks,

 

Pretty hard to find an aftermarket Class IV for the Tacoma's best bet would be an Auto dismantler for the Class IV. Add a Tranny Cooler and you would be close to the factory tow package. The Class 3 hitches are only rated around 3400#, Class 4 are 6000#+

 

Do a search on eBay. I bought what I thought was a class III hitch, but when I got it, it was rated as class IV. Really well made and bolted on with no problems. Built by Valley Industries, but came from some guy in Arkansas. I paid less that $100 for it.

 

Which receiver did you get? Did it fit? Can you provide link? Thanks!