Poor Man’s 3rd Function on LS XR4040 | Rear Remotes to Front Grapple Setup

An owner-operator walks through a budget alternative to a dedicated third-function kit on the LS XR4040, routing rear-remote hoses to a front grapple instead. He covers the specific fittings required (including a real-world warning about LS's non-standard Pioneer sizing), the 90-degree adapters that ease hookup, the quick-detach design intent, and a total parts cost of roughly $250, $300. Best for XR4040 owners who want grapple control without buying a full third-function kit.

An owner-operator sharing a hands-on DIY project from their own shop, with no apparent commercial affiliation beyond thanking a local dealer by name.