4x8 Overhead Garage Ceiling Storage Rack, 2 Pack, Hammertone

We finally installed one of the two we bought of these. And boy what an install. First if you can find your rafters easily, you get 40 points. Then if you can get every screw in without trouble you get 10 more points. If you managed to get this looking straight without having to measure a thousand time 20 points. If you were able to put this up yourself 30 points and "I am not worthy" bowing to you All in all it did take some time to do this, but boy does it look awesome up. It is very sturdy as hanging, but it does sway side to side. We are thinking of putting bars slanted going from bottom of one side to top of the other. Maybe that will help. I will say this, I love the adjustable rods, you can keep it close to the ceiling or farther down you get to pick your height, we have it just about the middle and there is tons of room to place items. The one thing that irked me was that at least one screw at every step seemed to be not fully threaded right. I would have a hard time with one screw at each step of putting the shelf itself and hooking it to the bars. That was annoying. The blots were simple but the pre-threaded openings were a pain. This is function perfectly for story items in the garage, we have one at one wall and another will go on the opposite wall. Wahoo no more junk on the floor. Oh and hubby wants to mention, if you place this right up against the wall, it may be tough getting the shelf on as you need a little room to hold it all still. I say keep it at least a few inches from the wall.

The storage does come in pieces and needs to be put together. It is extremely sturdy, and can fit a lot once you put it together. It is a great purchase, and not too expensive. We have not had any problems with it hooking into our garage ceiling.

Good quality storage rack. I got the 4x8 version. If you are a DIYer, assembly is fairly straight forward. Lots of parts to assemble so plan your time accordingly. It's all metal and is heavy. I'm 60+ and was able to install by myself but just barely. You can assemble alone but final installation (hanging) really should be done by two able people. Also, don't assume your ceiling trusses all run the same direction or are equally spaced. Yes, they should be and that's what I assumed without checking before ordering. To my surprise the trusts ran one direction for the first 4 feet then switched direction for the second 4 feet. This odd configuration greatly increased the installation difficulty for me, so check your trusts before you order. In the end, I'm glad I bought this rack and enjoy having more floor space now in my garage. I'd recommend this product.

Learn from the mistakes I made. Many of the reviews for this product are by people who have unfinished ceilings with visible joists. The reality is that this product is much more difficult to install if you can't see the joists, or your joists are not straight, or your joists are not perfectly spaced. Before you purchase, make absolutely sure that you will have an uninterrupted run of 8'x4' and you have the joist layout to support it. You will need 24" or 48" spaced joists. Other spacing might work but you will need to get creative and it will be a pain. Clear an entire day and get the help of a second person when lifting the rack into the hangers. The assembly is not difficult but it is tedious and the screw holes don't always line up with each other so you might need to get a clamp to press pieces together while you assemble. Oh, and the instructions are awful. Lots of typos. Borderline useless images. Be patient and make sure you understand each step. Once it's in place, it's sturdy and does work. But getting to the finish line can be a challenge.

Revised review - One of my orders arrived missing some parts, so I reached out to Fleximount customer service. They were great to work with — clear communication, friendly, and quick to respond. Instead of just sending the parts I needed, they ended up sending me a full replacement rack. I appreciated the gesture, but I already have several installed and don’t have space for another one. When I followed up, they told me I could go ahead and donate it. For what it’s worth, the racks themselves were easy to install and made a huge difference in our garage. They opened up a ton of space and really helped us get organized.

an finally fit my second car in the garage. It made a huge difference in keeping everything organized and off the floor. I had someone install it for me, and it turned out great. Very sturdy and worth it. I am already considering buying another one. Highly recommend!

This overhead storage was excellent price and it is exactly what we were looking for. It has 8 tires on it and 6 big storage boxes! Super sturdy!

The storage rack is very easy to setup, but probably needs 2 people to install. I’m not a handyman and the longest time was spent finding the studs on the wall. It will help a lot if you have some power tools, my hands & legs were so sore the next day as I don’t have power tools and have to tighten everything manually using the tools they provided. In the beginning during installation, I had to drill some holes to test for studs as my stud finder sometimes gave wrong readings. Once I know the location of the studs, it was easy to install. My wall studs (vertical) are 16 inches apart and there is a horizontal stud on top, while my ceiling studs are 24 inches apart. For the back of the rack, I screwed the ceiling bracket to the top of the wall, parallel to the stud. For the front of the rack, I screwed the ceiling bracket perpendicular to the studs on the ceiling. My son helped me by holding the ladder to make it steady, and lifting the wire grids as they’re heavy. Pros: * Smart design, hard to go wrong during setup & installation. For example, for the vertical brackets, there’s 2 of them, one with square holes and the other with round holes, if you make mistakes, the screw won’t fit in. * Strong, good quality, & durable rack * Hold 600 lbs. * Adjustable height * Comes with tools for installation * Fast delivery. When I ordered the 3x8 rack, delivery time shows 1 week even though I’m a Prime member, probably the item is not as popular as the 4x8 rack, which can be delivered the next day. However I was surprised when Amazon delivered the 3x8 rack in 2 days. Cons: * No extra screws, so don’t lose them * No diagonal support brackets, so it sways a bit horizontally, but I guess once you put some stuffs, it won’t sway anymore as the rack will be heavy. * No hooks included

Both racks were used for overhead garage storage. Very strong and holds large capacity of boxes and storage totes.

I recently purchased the FLEXIMOUNTS 3x8 Overhead Garage Ceiling Storage Rack1 and I must say, it’s a game-changer for garage organization. This heavy-duty metal rack, with a weight capacity of 600lbs, is not only well-built and sturdy but also offers a multitude of mounting configurations. The installation process was straightforward and took around 2 hours with two people. The package includes all the necessary hardware required for installation, which is a big plus12. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the assembly process a breeze. One of the standout features of this rack is its adaptability. Our studs were not spaced at the standard 24", but we were still able to install the top brackets perpendicular to the joists, using two screws per bracket. This flexibility allowed us to customize the installation to fit our specific garage layout. The rack’s design is impressive, with an integrated grid that makes it more stable and sturdy compared to others with separate frames and wires. It’s also height adjustable from 22" to 40", providing lots of storage. This feature is particularly useful for storing seasonal and unused items, freeing up valuable floor space in the garage. In conclusion, the FLEXIMOUNTS 3x8 Overhead Garage Ceiling Storage Rack is a high-quality, durable, and versatile storage solution. It’s well worth the investment for anyone looking to maximize their garage storage space.

Very pleased with the materials. The ceiling pieces can be rotated 90' so you can fit parallel or perpendicular to ceiling joists even though the instructions don't show this clearly. We used joists on one side and fixed to the studs in the wall as there was no joist overhead at the wall.