Price facts
- Last seen at $49.95 at Right Channel Radios on Nov 10.
Our take on the Trunk Lip CB Antenna Mounting Kit
The Firestik MK-748R is a no-drill CB antenna mount that clamps to the edge of a car trunk, usually between the trunk deck and the rear window. Two set screws tighten the bracket, and rubber-bumper support feet on the rear side protect the paint. The kit includes a lug-style antenna stud, an Allen wrench and 18 feet of Firestik FireRing coax. It fits fiberglass and center-load antennas with a standard 3/8" x 24 threaded base and is rated for antennas up to 3 feet tall. That makes it a simpler, reversible alternative to drilling a hole or cutting into a panel, though it is limited to smaller antennas and trunk-lip vehicles.
- No drilling: clamps to the trunk lip with two set screws
- Rubber-bumper support feet protect the paint
- Includes lug-style stud, Allen wrench and 18' FireRing coax
- Fits any standard 3/8" x 24 threaded antenna base
- Removes cleanly for resale or lease return
- Rated only for antennas up to 3 feet tall
- Needs a trunk lip with enough clearance to clamp
- Set-screw clamping can loosen over time and needs checking
- Not for hatchbacks, SUVs or trucks without a trunk edge
- Ground contact depends on a clean, tight clamp
Trunk Lip CB Antenna Mounting Kit prices at every store
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In stockReturn policy
$49.95Checked Nov 10
What reviewers say
Owners of this kit generally describe it as a solid, no-drill way to get a CB antenna onto a trunk lid, with the included coax and hardware saving a trip to the parts store. Complaints center on the clamp loosening and on the 3-foot antenna limit.
- InstallationPraisedOwners say it clamps on quickly with basic tools and no drilling.
- Paint protectionPraisedThe rubber-bumper feet are credited with keeping the trunk finish unmarked.
- Clamp securityMixedSome report the set screws loosen over time and need periodic tightening.
- Antenna size limitCriticisedBuyers note it is only suited to antennas up to 3 feet tall.
- Kit contentsPraisedThe included FireRing coax, stud and Allen wrench are seen as a complete package.
About the Trunk Lip CB Antenna Mounting Kit
The Firestik trunk-lip kit mounts a CB antenna on the edge of a car trunk, usually between the trunk deck and the rear window. No drilling is required. The bracket slides over the trunk edge and clamps in place when you tighten two set screws from the underside.
The back of the bracket has support feet with rubber bumpers to protect the vehicle finish. The kit includes a lug-style K-4 antenna stud and an Allen wrench for the screws. It also includes 18' of Firestik FireRing coax cable. It is recommended for antennas up to 3' (92 cm) tall.
The PL-259 connector (the screw-on end for the radio) is supplied but not installed on the coax. This lets you route the cable into the vehicle through a smaller 0.375" hole. After placing the connector on the coax, you must solder the center conductor to the PL connector.
- Model
- Firestik MK-748R
- Mount location
- Trunk / hatch (trunk lip)
- Recommended for
- Fiberglass antennas up to 3' (92 cm) tall
- Compatibility
- Fiberglass and center-load antennas with a standard 3/8" x 24 threaded base
- Stud type
- Lug (ring and terminal), K-4 stud
- Mount width
- 2" (50 mm)
- Mount depth
- 2.5" (63 mm)
- Mount height
- 1" (25 mm) above the vehicle surface without the stud; the stud adds 2.1" (53 mm)
- Trunk gap needed
- About 0.100" (3 mm) between trunk deck and vehicle body
- Underside clearance
- About 0.5" (13 mm) for the bottom of the bracket and set screws
- Coax cable
- 18' Firestik FireRing CB coax
Questions and answers
- Will it fit my car?
- It fits vehicles with a trunk lid edge, typically between the trunk deck and rear window. Hatchbacks, SUVs and trucks without a trunk lip are not a match.
- What antennas work with it?
- Fiberglass and center-load antennas with a standard 3/8" x 24 threaded base, up to 3 feet tall. Taller or heavier antennas are beyond its rating.
- Do I need to drill holes?
- No. The bracket clamps to the trunk edge and tightens with two set screws, so the install is reversible.
- What is in the box?
- The mount, a lug-style antenna stud, an Allen wrench and 18 feet of Firestik FireRing coax cable.
- Will it damage my paint?
- The rear of the bracket has support feet with rubber bumpers to protect the vehicle finish. Check the clamp periodically so it stays snug.
- Does it need a ground connection?
- The mount grounds through the trunk-lip clamp, so a clean, tight fit on bare metal matters for good CB performance.
- Where is the Trunk Lip CB Antenna Mounting Kit cheapest?
- At Right Channel Radios, for $49.95, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Trunk Lip CB Antenna Mounting Kit?
- Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 ratings.
