Patent ID: 7708516

Claim:
A wheel lift system, comprising: a frame comprising a first arm and a second arm pivotally attached to said first arm at a pivot point in a crossing manner; a first support extending from said first arm, said first arm including a first lower segment extending downwardly from said first support for supporting said wheel lift system, and a first upper segment extending upwardly from said first support for maneuvering said wheel lift system; a second support extending from said second arm, said second arm including a second lower segment extending downwardly from said second support for supporting said wheel lift system, and a second upper segment extending upwardly from said second support for maneuvering said wheel lift system, wherein said first support and said second support are capable of supporting a wheel and tire; and a bias unit attached to said first arm and said second arm for providing a biased force to assist in maintaining elevation of said wheel and tire, wherein said bias unit is comprised of a locking gas spring, wherein said locking gas spring includes a rod member, wherein said bias unit is coupled to at least one release member.