Unfortunately, the shock has to support the CTD remote or it can't be added. The forks can come with or without, and can be modified for the remote later. I have no idea why Fox designed it this way.

But I just reach down and flip the CTD lever, no problem. Flipping it back is actually harder since I don't want to overthrow the lever and select Descend. I find I don't need to lockout my fork, either. Shock is enough if you climb seated. Standing you'd need to do both.