A two-shelf 4x8 rack for tall garages, rated for 1,000 lb. In a garage under 9 ft a single-deck rack is the better fit.
Amazon $269.99The FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 2-Tier Garage Rack and the SafeRacks 4x8 Overhead Garage Rack are evenly matched, rated 4.3 and 4.2. The FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 2-Tier Garage Rack leads on value, capacity and height range. The SafeRacks 4x8 Overhead Garage Rack wins on features. The SafeRacks 4x8 Overhead Garage Rack costs $70.01 less ($199.98 vs $269.99).
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A full 4x8 SafeRacks deck rated for 600 lb, sold with hooks and a lifetime warranty. Worth the higher price if you want the drop range and the warranty.
Amazon $199.98Which should you buy?
- Choose the FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 2-Tier Garage Rack for value ($4.22 per sq ft ($269.99, 64 sq ft) vs $6.25 per sq ft ($199.98, 32 sq ft)), capacity (1,000 lb rated load vs 600 lb rated load) and height range (37 to 69.5 in ceiling drop (32.5 in of adjustment) vs 24 to 45 in ceiling drop (21 in of adjustment)).
- Choose the SafeRacks 4x8 Overhead Garage Rack for features (deck included, 5 hooks included vs deck included).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 4x8 fixed racks overhead garage storage rack; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 2-Tier Garage Rack | SafeRacks 4x8 Overhead Garage Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $4.22 per sq ft ($269.99, 64 sq ft) | 54 $6.25 per sq ft ($199.98, 32 sq ft) |
| Capacity 25% | 100 1,000 lb rated load | 73 600 lb rated load |
| Shelf area 15% | 100 64 sq ft of shelf on 2 levels | 100 32 sq ft of shelf |
| Height range 10% | 100 37 to 69.5 in ceiling drop (32.5 in of adjustment) | 81 24 to 45 in ceiling drop (21 in of adjustment) |
| Features 10% | 50 deck included | 100 deck included, 5 hooks included |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
Specifications
| FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 2-Tier Garage Rack | SafeRacks 4x8 Overhead Garage Rack | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and load | ||
| Type | Fixed rack | Fixed rack |
| Deck size | 48 x 96 in | 48 x 96 in |
| Deck area | 32 sq ft | 32 sq ft |
| Shelves | 2 | 1 |
| Total shelf area | 64 sq ft | 32 sq ft |
| Rated capacity | 1,000 lb | 600 lb |
| Storage volume (maker figure) | - | 120 cu ft |
| Mounting and height | ||
| Ceiling drop | 37-69.5 in | 24-45 in |
| Joist spacing | Up to 24 in, or 48 in centers | - |
| Build and features | ||
| Deck | Wire grid | Wire grid |
| Steel | - | 14 gauge |
| Hooks included | - | 5 |
| Warranty | - | Limited lifetime |
