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Rotational velocity changes with u-joints in the same direction. Hence the the "constant velocity". Torque is constant and doesn't change directions unless you put it in reverse. But if the vehicle is designed with proper drive line angles it shouldn't matter one bit. PS a "CV" joint is just 2 u-joints. I was talking more about IFS (CV shaft driven) versus SFA.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_joint
Double Cardan Shaft

Universal joints in a driveshaft
A configuration known as a double Cardan joint drive shaft partially overcomes the problem of jerky rotation. In this configuration, two U-joints are utilised where the second U-joint is phased in relation to the first U-joint in order to cancel the changing angular velocity, and an intermediate shaft connects the two U-joints. In this configuration, the assembly will result in an almost constant velocity, provided both the driving and the driven shaft are parallel and the two universal joints are correctly aligned with each other - usually
90°. This assembly is commonly employed in rear wheel drive vehicles, where it is known as a drive shaft or propeller (prop) shaft.
Even when the driving and driven shafts are parallel, if
0°, oscillating moments are applied to the three shafts as they rotate. These tend to bend them in a direction perpendicular to the common plane of the shafts. This applies forces to the support bearings and can cause "launch shudder" in rear wheel drive vehicles.[1] The intermediate shaft will also maintain a sinusoidal angular velocity, which contributes to vibration and stresses.
[edit] Double Cardan Joint
Main article: Constant-velocity joint#Double cardan
A double cardan joint consists of two Hookes joints mounted back to back, with no intermediate shaft. The second UJ cancels the velocity errors introduced by the single Hookes joint, and so they act as a CV joint.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_joint
Double Cardan Shaft

Universal joints in a driveshaft
A configuration known as a double Cardan joint drive shaft partially overcomes the problem of jerky rotation. In this configuration, two U-joints are utilised where the second U-joint is phased in relation to the first U-joint in order to cancel the changing angular velocity, and an intermediate shaft connects the two U-joints. In this configuration, the assembly will result in an almost constant velocity, provided both the driving and the driven shaft are parallel and the two universal joints are correctly aligned with each other - usually
90°. This assembly is commonly employed in rear wheel drive vehicles, where it is known as a drive shaft or propeller (prop) shaft.Even when the driving and driven shafts are parallel, if
0°, oscillating moments are applied to the three shafts as they rotate. These tend to bend them in a direction perpendicular to the common plane of the shafts. This applies forces to the support bearings and can cause "launch shudder" in rear wheel drive vehicles.[1] The intermediate shaft will also maintain a sinusoidal angular velocity, which contributes to vibration and stresses.[edit] Double Cardan Joint
Main article: Constant-velocity joint#Double cardan
A double cardan joint consists of two Hookes joints mounted back to back, with no intermediate shaft. The second UJ cancels the velocity errors introduced by the single Hookes joint, and so they act as a CV joint.
cv joints are also self supporting so you dont need a carrier bearing like in some u joint applications
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cv joints are stronger and better then ujoints but the problem is auto manufacturers want every thing as small and as light as possible so they put the smallest cv joint in that they can get away with
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becky im sorry but your new avatar reminds me of this...lol

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