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72" Muscle Rack 5-Shelf Steel Storage Shelving Unit (Silver Vein)

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Walmart has 72" Muscle Rack 5-Shelf Steel Storage Shelving Unit (Silver Vein, 24" x 48" x 72") on sale for $71.04. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member noy-zee for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • Shelves are made of particle board
  • Shelves supported by double-riveted beams and braces
  • Adjust in 1-1/2" increments
  • Post connectors allow easy assembly in just minutes
  • Rivet-lock design for boltless assembly
  • 2-piece post design for the vertical assembly of a single 72"H unit or for horizontal assembly of two 36"H units
  • Muscle Rack shelving is built with industrial-grade steel construction for optimal durability and strength
  • Z-beam design provides strength and rigidity
  • Adjustable, metal 5-shelf storage rack shelves move easily for quick customization
  • Rubber mallet recommended for assembly (sold separately)

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Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars rating on Walmart based on 2140+ customer reviews.
  • This price is $67.96 lower (~48% savings) than the list price of $139.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Walmart has 72" Muscle Rack 5-Shelf Steel Storage Shelving Unit (Silver Vein, 24" x 48" x 72") on sale for $71.04. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member noy-zee for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • Shelves are made of particle board
  • Shelves supported by double-riveted beams and braces
  • Adjust in 1-1/2" increments
  • Post connectors allow easy assembly in just minutes
  • Rivet-lock design for boltless assembly
  • 2-piece post design for the vertical assembly of a single 72"H unit or for horizontal assembly of two 36"H units
  • Muscle Rack shelving is built with industrial-grade steel construction for optimal durability and strength
  • Z-beam design provides strength and rigidity
  • Adjustable, metal 5-shelf storage rack shelves move easily for quick customization
  • Rubber mallet recommended for assembly (sold separately)

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars rating on Walmart based on 2140+ customer reviews.
  • This price is $67.96 lower (~48% savings) than the list price of $139.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Jan 26, 2025 6:58 PM
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litesdsdJan 26, 2025 6:58 PM
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These can be very sturdy shelves and last a lifetime with a couple modifications.
1. Prime and paint the particle boards
2. Support the particle boards with with a 2x4 joicst/brace across the center.
Once joist per board is sufficient. Predrill two holes through the sheet metal and 2x4, then drive in two screws per end. You can probably avoid the predrilling if you have sheet metal screws but the 2x4 may split without predrilling. I included some photo's.

2x4 CrossBeam
https://www.mediafire.com/view/jx...m.jpg/file

Predrilled holes/drywall screws
https://www.mediafire.com/view/y2...s.jpg/file

I bought several of these on the two-pack sale in December. I think it may have been a price mistake. https://slickdeals.net/f/17954862-2-count-5-shelf-muscle-rack-steel-freestanding-shelving-units-w-particleboard-shelves-black-48-x-24-x-72-4000-lb-capacity-89-44-50-each-free-shipping?page=4&src=SiteSearch&prop=&attrsrc=#comments
Last edited by litesdsd January 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM.
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Jan 26, 2025 7:02 PM
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FuschiaCaribou204Jan 26, 2025 7:02 PM
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Quote from Oisterboy :
I apologize for not knowing steel industry standards lmao. I'm nit sure why using sheet metal in a negative sense is applicable here then because these things are solid af. Not sure what commercially available heavier duty shelving the average consumer is gonna come by.
1/4" steel and above seems to be complete overkill no? i dont think the racks at costco are even 1/4"
Jan 26, 2025 7:22 PM
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InEvXJan 26, 2025 7:22 PM
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Just my two cents.

Do I think this product is flimsy? No. It's actually very well built.
Do I think the particle board will last forever? Nope! Depending on climate, it may not last as long as you expect.
That being said, the particle board is easy enough (and cheap) to replace.

We bought the 2 pack at Walmart (40ish each) and we'd do it again for the same price. Good product over all.
Jan 26, 2025 8:08 PM
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spyleJan 26, 2025 8:08 PM
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Quote from bsdc :
yeah, I'm calling bullshit. I'm helping my girlfriend's disabled father clean out the unheated, currently EXTREMELY COLD (below freezing) garage at the house he's lived in for over 30 years, and just found the front of boxes for the shelving that he kept tucked behind the shelves themselves and, lo and behold, it's this exact brand: https://i.imgur.com/xIEZkHm.pnght...XD.pngsome of them are not well maintained, with liquids leaking onto them, and some have, what looks to be, mouse crap on them, but the shelves remain in great shape. considering the mouse crap, I will be tossing them and/or replacing the boards (somehow), but this is all to say that the shelves themselves are solid as hell.on that note, maybe a dumb question, but if anyone knows of an easy/cheap/non-obvious way to replace these shelves: I'm all ears.
Those old ones are not these. I have some of those exact old ones and a couple of these newer ones. The older ones are way thicker metal and much higher quality. That being said, for most people, the new ones are good enough.
Sorry didnt see you were talking about the partial board specifically. The older one is a different type, the newer version doesnt last as long. I have warping from all of mine and theyre in a garage with dehumidifier
Jan 27, 2025 12:26 AM
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jkloisdafoiwdafJan 27, 2025 12:26 AM
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Can this really support 800lbs per shelf, or realistically any better than Amazon Basics / Seville Classics rated for 200 ~ 300lbs per shelf?
Jan 27, 2025 1:01 AM
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OisterboyJan 27, 2025 1:01 AM
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Quote from FuschiaCaribou204 :
1/4" steel and above seems to be complete overkill no? i dont think the racks at costco are even 1/4"
Most certainly for anything I'd ever need lol. I have probably 80 lbs of 3d filament and just as much Lego on mine and it's solid as a rock.
Jan 27, 2025 1:12 AM
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fourml8rJan 27, 2025 1:12 AM
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We have these at my work and they are fair at best.

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Jan 27, 2025 2:11 AM
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RyanMPLSJan 27, 2025 2:11 AM
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Quote from litesdsd :
These can be very sturdy shelves and last a lifetime with a couple modifications.
1. Prime and paint the particle boards
2. Support the particle boards with with a 2x4 joicst/brace across the center.
Once joist per board is sufficient. Predrill two holes through the sheet metal and 2x4, then drive in two screws per end. You can probably avoid the predrilling if you have sheet metal screws but the 2x4 may split without predrilling. I included some photo's.

2x4 CrossBeam
https://www.mediafire.com/view/jx...m.jpg/file [mediafire.com]

Predrilled holes/drywall screws
https://www.mediafire.com/view/y2...s.jpg/file [mediafire.com]

I bought several of these on the two-pack sale in December. I think it may have been a price mistake. https://slickdeals.net/f/17954862-2-count-5-shelf-muscle-rack-steel-freestanding-shelving-units-w-pa...
This looks familiar. Where do you think my InstantPot hangs out?
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Jan 27, 2025 3:06 AM
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Jan 27, 2025 3:06 AM
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Quote from litesdsd :
These can be very sturdy shelves and last a lifetime with a couple modifications.
1. Prime and paint the particle boards
2. Support the particle boards with with a 2x4 joicst/brace across the center.
Once joist per board is sufficient. Predrill two holes through the sheet metal and 2x4, then drive in two screws per end. You can probably avoid the predrilling if you have sheet metal screws but the 2x4 may split without predrilling. I included some photo's.

2x4 CrossBeam
https://www.mediafire.com/view/jx...m.jpg/file

Predrilled holes/drywall screws
https://www.mediafire.com/view/y2...s.jpg/file

I bought several of these on the two-pack sale in December. I think it may have been a price mistake. https://slickdeals.net/f/17954862-2-count-5-shelf-muscle-rack-steel-freestanding-shelving-units-w-particleboard-shelves-black-48-x-24-x-72-4000-lb-capacity-89-44-50-each-free-shipping?page=4&src=SiteSearch&prop=&attrsrc=#comments

This is the way to do it. Smilie

For even more support use two evenly spaced 2x4 joists per shelf.
Jan 27, 2025 3:50 AM
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CyanTree3711Jan 27, 2025 3:50 AM
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the bottle shop I used to frequent had these, and yes the boards will sag (relatively quickly, tbh.) but they do not give, he kept several hundred pounds of bottles on each shelf, I'd bet he had 20 racks or more per store (2 stores) and the shelves never gave way. unfortunately they closed during COVID, but they were used for 10ish years at the original location and probably 5-6 at the other.

I also have many of these in my basement. I don't push the 800 pound weight limits, but do keep heavy items on it like a few sets of rotors and lots of heavy cast iron cookware and the shelves have held just fine for over 10 years.
Jan 27, 2025 4:02 AM
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sdealmeupJan 27, 2025 4:02 AM
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Quote from coltrane69 :
Not sure if you're referring to the same fantastic Walmart deal that I got in on too? But if it was that deal, it was for two 48"x72"x18" muscle racks for $79. This Rack is 24" deep, so similar, but not exactly the same.FWIW, I've been very happy with my $39 muscle racks so far. They seem to hold up my Christmas storage Totes just fine, regardless of how thin the steel uprights are.
Two packs of the 48"x72"x24" muscle racks were on sale then too. I purchased a black set for $89 in late November. They are nice shelves at that price point but they do lack shelf support for a 24" depth rack. There are no cross braces present, only the lip around the perimeter supports the shelf.
Jan 27, 2025 5:07 AM
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spittlbmJan 27, 2025 5:07 AM
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Mine was destroyed by FedEx. Walmart required me to bring it to the store.
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Jan 27, 2025 7:45 AM
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sinaiJan 27, 2025 7:45 AM
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Quote from Oisterboy :
I apologize for not knowing steel industry standards lmao. I'm nit sure why using sheet metal in a negative sense is applicable here then because these things are solid af. Not sure what commercially available heavier duty shelving the average consumer is gonna come by.
someone was wrong on the internet, got called out, and then apologized - and trumps only been in office a week
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OisterboyJan 27, 2025 1:30 PM
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Quote from sinai :
someone was wrong on the internet, got called out, and then apologized - and trumps only been in office a week
Yes, he's given me such a solid example of humility and humbleness that I thought I'd try it out.
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Jan 27, 2025 2:24 PM
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seannnJan 27, 2025 2:24 PM
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I have a couple of these. The frame is strong but the particle board shelves sag under a medium load.
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