SafeRacks 3x8 Overhead Garage Rack
A 3x8 SafeRacks deck rated for 500 lb, for a bay that a 4 ft deck would crowd. The 4x8 costs only a little more.
Amazon $189.98$189.98
24 sq ft500 lb24-45 in
3.4/5
A mid-size ceiling rack for a one-car garage or the space between door tracks. The 3x8 version costs little more and holds 750 lb.
- 36 x 72 inDeck
- 450 lbCapacity
- 22-40 inHeight
- 10 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$122.22
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Fits joists up to 24 in apart, or 36 in centers
- Mounts on ceilings sloped up to 15 degrees
- 10-year warranty on the rack
Cons
- No hooks in the box
- Holds less than the FLEXIMOUNTS 3x8 for a similar price
The FLEXIMOUNTS Classic Series family
Every FLEXIMOUNTS Classic Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Deck | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLEXIMOUNTS 2x8 Overhead Garage Rack | 24 x 96 in | 3.2/5 | $115.99 |
| FLEXIMOUNTS 3x6 Overhead Garage Rack (this one) | 36 x 72 in | 3.4/5 | $122.22 |
| FLEXIMOUNTS 4x6 Overhead Garage Rack | 48 x 72 in | 3.6/5 | $150.99 |
| FLEXIMOUNTS 3x8 Overhead Garage Rack | 36 x 96 in | 4.1/5 | $128.99 |
| FLEXIMOUNTS 4x8 Overhead Garage Rack | 48 x 96 in | 4.4/5 | $145.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | GR36B |
|---|---|
| Size and load | |
| Type | Fixed rack |
| Deck size | 36 x 72 in |
| Deck area | 18 sq ft |
| Shelves | 1 |
| Total shelf area | 18 sq ft |
| Rated capacity | 450 lb |
| Storage volume (maker figure) | 60 cu ft |
| Mounting and height | |
| Ceiling drop | 22-40 in |
| Joist spacing | Up to 24 in, or 36 in centers |
| Build and features | |
| Deck | Wire grid |
| Warranty | 10 years |
Alternatives in this type
SafeRacks 4x4 Overhead Garage Rack
A small 4x4 ceiling rack for a corner or the space above a workbench. It costs about $80 and has a lifetime warranty.
Amazon $79.98$79.98
16 sq ft250 lb24-45 in
SafeRacks 3x6 Overhead Garage Rack
A mid-size SafeRacks rack rated for 400 lb, with the widest drop range in the group and a lifetime warranty.
Amazon $124.98$124.98
18 sq ft400 lb24-45 in
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