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product_id: 267300
title: "Racor - PHL-1R, Garage Ceiling Storage Rack Lift"
brand: "racor"
price: "$3868063"
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/267300-racor-phl-1r-garage-ceiling-storage-rack-lift
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# 8 ft vertical lift range 250 lbs max lift capacity Adjusts to angled ceilings Racor - PHL-1R, Garage Ceiling Storage Rack Lift

**Brand:** racor
**Price:** $3868063
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## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your storage game—lift heavy, store smart, live clutter-free!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Racor - PHL-1R, Garage Ceiling Storage Rack Lift by racor
- **How much does it cost?** $3868063 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/267300-racor-phl-1r-garage-ceiling-storage-rack-lift)

## Best For

- racor enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted racor brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure & Stable Storage:** Steel cables and safety lock keep your bulky gear locked tight and worry-free.
- • **Effortless Heavy Lifting:** Smooth crank or drill-powered pulley system handles up to 250 lbs with ease.
- • **Custom Fit for Any Ceiling:** Adjustable mounting with nylon rings adapts perfectly to angled or flat ceilings.
- • **Maximize Your Garage Space:** Unlock 16 sq ft of overhead storage—reclaim your floor and wall space instantly.
- • **Built to Last, Designed for Pros:** Heavy-duty steel frame ensures years of reliable, high-performance storage.

## Overview

The Racor PHL-1R Garage Ceiling Storage Rack Lift is a durable, adjustable steel platform that creates 16 square feet of overhead storage. It supports up to 250 pounds, raises and lowers smoothly up to 8 feet via a crank or drill attachment, and securely locks in place. Designed for angled ceilings and heavy-duty use, it’s the ultimate space-saving solution for professional-grade garage organization.

## Description

Product Description With the Racor Ceiling Storage Heavy Lift you can create 16 square feet of additional storage space without compromising floor or wall space. The Ceiling Storage Heavy Lift gives you a convenient storage solution for all of those bulky items that take up so much space on the floor, such as seasonal storage, boxes or totes, outdoor furniture, large tools, tires, or just about anything else you can think of. Made of steel construction, the Ceiling Storage Heavy Lift has a unique pulley system that lets you easily load and lift up to 250 pounds of storage items to the ceiling and lock securely in place. The Ceiling Storage Lift easily lowers 8 feet from the ceiling when you want to retrieve or add items. Raise and lower using a hand crank or attach your power drill. It has everything you need to store large items the safe, easy way without your feet ever leaving the ground. Assembly required; installs into ceiling joists. Order yours today, and reclaim your garage! desertcart.com The RacorPro PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift Storage Rack lets you load and lift heavy items to the ceiling for storage without the need for a ladder. It helps to free up valuable floor space in your garage or storage area and allows you to store heavier items, such as furniture, lawn mowers, tires, canoes, snow throwers, and more. The heavy-duty 4-by-4-foot platform is built to last and provides 16 square feet of additional storage space in your garage or storage area. Heavy-Duty Lifting Capacity for Heavier ItemsThe PHL-1R is both tough and durable, and it's built to handle heavier items up to 250 pounds. The heavy-duty steel support beams and 4-by-4-foot platform are made from high-quality materials that are made to handle tough loads and provide years of consistent performance. The unit is built to lower 8 feet from the ceiling, accommodating storage spaces with taller ceilings. The drill driver attachment allows you to raise and lower the platform using your own drill. The unique pulley system makes it easy to raise and lower heavy items with minimal effort on your part. With a durable winding axle that works in conjunction with the pulleys and strong nylon cables, the PHL-1R handles the brunt of the weight so you don't have to, while raising or lowering the platform quickly and smoothly. Safety Lock Ensures Safety and StabilityThe innovative safety lock ensures that the load stays locked into place when fully raised to the ceiling. Simply use the winding crank to engage the safety lock when the platform is raised to its highest position, and use the winding crank's integrated hook to disengage the safety lock and safely lower the platform. An Additional 16 Square Feet of Storage Space for Your GarageThe PHL-1R's tough 4-by-4-foot platform gives you an additional 16 square feet of valuable storage space in your garage or storage area. This allows you to store your lawn mower out of the way during the winter or to store your snow thrower during the summer months, clearing valuable floor space and creating tidier, more useful quarters. The RacorPro PHL-1R HeavyLift Storage Rack measures 49.25 x 17.5 x 7.25 inches (packaged) and weighs 74 pounds (packaged). It comes in a smooth black finish and includes all necessary hardware. Additional tools required for installation include: stud finder (for drywall ceilings), adjustable or box end wrench, socket wrench, cordless drill/driver, Phillips screwdriver, pencil, and a 4-foot straightedge or chalkline. What's in the BoxWinding crank assembly, two arm assemblies, two cable assemblies (including nylon cables), three wire grids, two wire beam supports, center spindle square end, center spindle round end, gear drive, Allen wrench, four end caps, 20 hex bolts, four Allen head screws, two hex head screws, two fender washers, eight long machine bolts, 16 washers, eight nuts, 12 "J" hooks, 12 washers, 12 nuts.

Review: Great product! Shelf space and holds my Jeep hardtop underneath! - This is a great product. I highly recommend it for its intended use, as well as for its use in my "modified" fashion (that I will explain below). First of all, if you have the space in your garage to install one, you should, because we all know how full a garage gets with extraneous items. This way, you can store the off-season items you don't need, and rotate it out for things you do. That's what most people do. For me, I wanted a place to store my jeep soft top parts when I had the hard top on. These parts are fragile and expensive, so I wanted them safe and out of the way. As a bonus, I also found a way to hang the hard top, but I'll get to that later. First, the installation. You "could" conceivably do this alone, but it would be a challenge. Better to get a friend (or two) to help. I had my father in law and a buddy, and it went up in a snap. Assembling the shelf is a snap. Where it gets tricky is installing the mounts into the ceiling joists. Make sure you've got a stud finder. The mounts need to go into the studs with 10 screws per mount, evenly spaced. So if you want to install it in a particular orientation and the joists run the other way, you'll have to put up 2x4s first, on the ceiling, and then install the mounts. Luckily for me, the joists ran the correct way for me to install my Racor, which had to be oriented with the winch mechanism on the side (so that I could pull my jeep in and still access it). Think about that orientation before you start installing. Anyway, having a friend help you by holding the mount as you drill pilot holes and insert the screws is very helpful. Went up quick that way. Make sure you do drill pilot holes first, else it will be a lot more work. Also, make sure you measure correctly when installing the second mount, so that it lines up properly. Once the mounts are installed, snaking the cables and attaching to the shelf is no problem. The winch mechanism can be used by hand, but you'll get a real workout, particularly with a load. A drill works great to automate that task, and I highly recommend it. So, for me, I did some mods. I wrapped the edges of the Racor in pipe insulation to provide padding and weight distribution. Then I wove some cam buckle straps through the flooring, leaving the hooks hanging down the sides. So with these hooks, I can "grab" the Jeep hardtop when I back up my jeep right underneath the Racor. One person can then undo the roof bolts, lift each corner, and hook up the Cam strap. Once all 4 are hooked up, I raise the Racor a few inches, and drive the Jeep out. Then I lower the Racor again, adjust and tighten up the straps, and raise it to the ceiling, giving me Hardtop storage without sacrificing valuable square footage in the garage. Bonus that I can store my Jeep soft top parts on the shelf, out of the way, in the winter when the hardtop is on. You can spend more to buy a "custom" jeep roof system that gives you no other storage, or use this with some mods and have a dual purpose system. The roof only weighs ~125 lbs, so plenty of margin for safety. Highly recommend this versatile product.
Review: Excellent Product and Excellent Service - I had bought 2 of these nearly 4 years ago and installed them in my garage to save space. I recently purchased another 2 of them. I now have 4 total units spread out across a 2 car garage. They fit perfectly the width of my garage and the high ceiling allows for ample clearance for storage. I use them to store 2 car luggage boxes, 5 rolls of astro-turf that I plan to install later, 3 inflatable kayaks, oars, life jackets and other accessories. I use some tie down strap to keep the objects secured on top so they don't shift and fall down. I have the attachment to use a power drill but I currently use the manual hand crank. The hand crank works well and is smooth operation. The units feel well constructed and sturdy. On one of the units I had a missing part. I emailed support and the customer service lady was exceptional. She sent me the parts manual to me, got the part number from me and immediately placed an order in her system. The process was quick and painless and I had the part delivered to me within a week. Installation was fairly straightforward but I added wood cross beams from Home Depot to make my installation extra secure for load bearing. These are great value for the build and quality. I would get these again.

## Features

- ADJUSTABLE - Mounts to any ceiling, adjust to angle ceilings with the built in nylon rings.
- DURABLE - High strength steel allows you to lift up to 250 pounds.
- EFFICIENT - Raises and lowers by crank and includes all installation accessories.
- RELIABLE - Steel cables allow for 8ft of vertical lift and securely locks into place.
- RECLAIM YOUR GARAGE - 16 sq feet of additional overhead storage space with the 4 ft X 4 ft design, making more room for the things you want to do.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0009I8AO6 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,818) |
| Date First Available | November 1, 2000 |
| Finish | Steel |
| Included Components | Add-on Units |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 47.2 pounds |
| Item model number | PHL-1R |
| Manufacturer | Racor |
| Material | Steel,Nylon |
| Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount |
| Part Number | PHL-1R |
| Product Dimensions | 48 x 6 x 24 inches |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Special Features | Durable |
| Style | Adjustable,Unique |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I'm surprised no one mentions that you have to drill ten holes fairly close together in each joist for the lag screws, according to instructions.  Ten seems like overkill.  Won't this weaken the joist?**
A: Most ceiling joists are 2x6 and bigger and I have installed two of these lifts on the same joists and have not seen a problem with sagging or splitting of the wood. Considering the lift will hold up to 250 pounds it needs to fastened securely. If you are concerned about your joists being weakened by drilling I'm sure you could come up with a cripple stud solution where a second piece of wood is fastened to the original joists with three bolts and then the lift is screwed into the cripple studs. Still drilling the original joist but only in three places rather the ten.

**Q: my ceiling is about 18 feet in the garage.  Can I extend the cables/controls ?**
A: I have 9' ceilings in my garage and the platform lowers to within 18" of the floor. You could add cable to extend the drop to accomodate the added height from the original point. However your highest lift point would be about 7'6" above the floor. I am sure any alterations would void any warranties to the product. On a side note: I have two now and will be ordering at least one more soon. As far as control rod, you will have to extend it to meet your needs. The directions suggest a 1/2 inch drill but I had a local machine shop turn the insert down to fit a 3/8 drill. I might advise you to not use a cordless drill. I personally would consider going a little lighter on the max weight.

**Q: Do you need to install any lag bolts in the T-bracket section? Directions only show 4 bolts on each of four arms.  I want to straddle a metal i-beam.**
A: Sorry I don't know the answer to that question.  I had a handyman install it who has installed it several times.   I know he said he used different stronger bolts that were in the original package and said the unit would now hold up to about 300-400 lbs. without worry.   You will love it.  It's the best solution around.

**Q: Does the rack have to be fully retracted to lock? For example, can it be raised half way and lock?**
A: You can lock it pretty much any height you want. You raise and lower by turning a loop and the lock puts a pin in the loop so it won't turn.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product! Shelf space and holds my Jeep hardtop underneath!
*by C***W on November 9, 2014*

This is a great product. I highly recommend it for its intended use, as well as for its use in my "modified" fashion (that I will explain below). First of all, if you have the space in your garage to install one, you should, because we all know how full a garage gets with extraneous items. This way, you can store the off-season items you don't need, and rotate it out for things you do. That's what most people do. For me, I wanted a place to store my jeep soft top parts when I had the hard top on. These parts are fragile and expensive, so I wanted them safe and out of the way. As a bonus, I also found a way to hang the hard top, but I'll get to that later. First, the installation. You "could" conceivably do this alone, but it would be a challenge. Better to get a friend (or two) to help. I had my father in law and a buddy, and it went up in a snap. Assembling the shelf is a snap. Where it gets tricky is installing the mounts into the ceiling joists. Make sure you've got a stud finder. The mounts need to go into the studs with 10 screws per mount, evenly spaced. So if you want to install it in a particular orientation and the joists run the other way, you'll have to put up 2x4s first, on the ceiling, and then install the mounts. Luckily for me, the joists ran the correct way for me to install my Racor, which had to be oriented with the winch mechanism on the side (so that I could pull my jeep in and still access it). Think about that orientation before you start installing. Anyway, having a friend help you by holding the mount as you drill pilot holes and insert the screws is very helpful. Went up quick that way. Make sure you do drill pilot holes first, else it will be a lot more work. Also, make sure you measure correctly when installing the second mount, so that it lines up properly. Once the mounts are installed, snaking the cables and attaching to the shelf is no problem. The winch mechanism can be used by hand, but you'll get a real workout, particularly with a load. A drill works great to automate that task, and I highly recommend it. So, for me, I did some mods. I wrapped the edges of the Racor in pipe insulation to provide padding and weight distribution. Then I wove some cam buckle straps through the flooring, leaving the hooks hanging down the sides. So with these hooks, I can "grab" the Jeep hardtop when I back up my jeep right underneath the Racor. One person can then undo the roof bolts, lift each corner, and hook up the Cam strap. Once all 4 are hooked up, I raise the Racor a few inches, and drive the Jeep out. Then I lower the Racor again, adjust and tighten up the straps, and raise it to the ceiling, giving me Hardtop storage without sacrificing valuable square footage in the garage. Bonus that I can store my Jeep soft top parts on the shelf, out of the way, in the winter when the hardtop is on. You can spend more to buy a "custom" jeep roof system that gives you no other storage, or use this with some mods and have a dual purpose system. The roof only weighs ~125 lbs, so plenty of margin for safety. Highly recommend this versatile product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Product and Excellent Service
*by M***N on December 28, 2020*

I had bought 2 of these nearly 4 years ago and installed them in my garage to save space. I recently purchased another 2 of them. I now have 4 total units spread out across a 2 car garage. They fit perfectly the width of my garage and the high ceiling allows for ample clearance for storage. I use them to store 2 car luggage boxes, 5 rolls of astro-turf that I plan to install later, 3 inflatable kayaks, oars, life jackets and other accessories. I use some tie down strap to keep the objects secured on top so they don't shift and fall down. I have the attachment to use a power drill but I currently use the manual hand crank. The hand crank works well and is smooth operation. The units feel well constructed and sturdy. On one of the units I had a missing part. I emailed support and the customer service lady was exceptional. She sent me the parts manual to me, got the part number from me and immediately placed an order in her system. The process was quick and painless and I had the part delivered to me within a week. Installation was fairly straightforward but I added wood cross beams from Home Depot to make my installation extra secure for load bearing. These are great value for the build and quality. I would get these again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for hoisting my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited hardtop, panels, and recovery gear
*by C***R on May 22, 2016*

Pros: Installation is very straightforward. I love that it lifts at all 4 corners evenly. Effective use of overhead space. Raises and lowers easily with a cordless drill. Cons: The drive unit was a little banged up during shipping, and the ball detent for the safety latch was damaged a little bit. It didn't impede operation (or I would have returned it). It was obvious that that part broke through the box because another piece of cardboard was taped in place over it. I bought this to hoist the hardtop on my Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It's *perfect* for the job. I use it in conjunction with my Teraflex Nebo roof rack. The width of the hoist tray is perfect to span the rails of the roof rack. I use ratchet straps to secure the rails to the tray, and I put the "Freedom Panels" on top of the tray. It hoists the whole kit up with no problems. I chose this solution over other hoists that were made specifically for hoisting Jeep hardtops because this one lifts at all 4 corners rather than at a single point in the center. Those other racks are unbalanced, and you have to hang a half-full gallon water jug from one end to get them to not wobble. This lift lets me lower my top safely and conveniently, and store my extra offroad gear like recovery gear. (No point in carrying chains, tow straps, etc. when you're not offroading!) I also like that I didn't have to hook up a motor that only gets used every now and then. This hoist lets me use my cordless drill - easy solution. Bottom line: Great purchase. Worth every penny. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I'm recommending it to all of my Jeep buddies. I would have given it 5 stars if it was packed better.

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