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TOLERANCE STACK Articles


Making the Case: NHTSA Airbag Exemptions for Medical Orthopedic Seat Upgrades
For individuals suffering from chronic back injuries, herniated discs, or other spinal conditions, standard automotive seating can transform daily driving from routine transportation into a painful ordeal. Many seek orthopedic seating solutions that provide the lumbar support, pressure distribution, and ergonomic positioning necessary for comfortable and safe driving.

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Oct 210 min read


How Added Seat Weight Affects Toyota Truck and SUV Airbag Safety Systems
Modern vehicles are equipped with sophisticated safety systems, including the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which integrates airbags and sensors for occupant protection. In Toyota trucks and SUVs, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) plays a key role in determining the appropriate response of the front passenger airbag based on occupant characteristics. This system aims to prevent unnecessary or excessive airbag deployment, particularly for children or smaller adul

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Sep 177 min read


The Agony of the Open Road: When Your Back Rebels Against Road Trips
The truth is, our bodies weren't designed for hours of sitting in one position, particularly in factory car seats that treat the human spine like a straight line rather than the elegant curve it actually is. Standard car seats, especially as they age and wear, often fail to provide the support our backs desperately need. This isn't just about comfort, it's about preventing real medical problems and managing existing ones.

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Jun 56 min read


Maximizing Storage and Comfort: Innovative Under-Seat Solutions with Tolerance Stack's Scheel-Mann Vario F Mounts
For off-road enthusiasts and those who value functional vehicle interiors, every inch of usable space is precious, especially in a pick-up truck. Tolerance Stack has ingeniously leveraged the design of the comfortable and ergonomic scheel-mann Vario F seats to offer innovative, integrated storage solutions for popular vehicles like the Toyota Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, and 4th Gen 4Runner

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May 153 min read


Engineering a Solution: Calibrating Toyota Tacoma/FJ Cruiser Passenger Load Cell System with Springs and Spacers
Navigating the intricacies of modern vehicle safety systems reveals a fascinating level of technological sophistication, particularly within Toyota's Occupant Classification System (OCS). Found in vehicles like the Tacoma (2nd and 3rd Gen, 2005-2023), FJ Cruiser, and 4Runner, the passenger seat houses a precisely calibrated array of load-cell sensors – typically four per seat for earlier models and two in the latest – all working in unison.

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May 135 min read


Upgrading Your FJ Cruiser: scheel-mann Vario F Klima Seats with a Custom Location Switch Install
Customer placed both the heat and cooling switches into the dash of his FJ Cruiser for a clean install. For any Toyota FJ Cruiser owner,...

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May 113 min read
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