Is the Warn winch supposed to lock?

[DynoXG]

Just a quick question that I could not find an answer using search. I bought got a used JK that came with a Warn winch from RC4WD. It uses the wireless fob. If I hold the cable vertically the winch does lift the truck up but it will slide back down when I let go the button. Just wanted to know if this is normal. I have a friend in my group that has the same question. Same thing going on with his. Appreciate the help.

[Ty@Tekin]

Yep, it's normal. The only way to get rid of most of that is to use an ESC for a winch controller that has drag brake.

[TacoCrawler]

purdy sure these don't have an auto drum brake like a 1:1 winch.

So my guess is... it is normal (in/out)
hold/brake is controlled by gear reduction.

dead lift is rated at 6.6 lbs.
rolling drag is rated at 9. lbs

curious as to how much your rig weighs ?

excluding the vertical dead lift...
does it back out when winching horizontally (normal duty) ?

[DynoXG]

I'll weigh it when I get home from work. I do have more things on mine which is why it goes down faster than my friends. Thanks for the help. Very much appreciated.