drive shaft

I'm not sure if the title explains what I am trying to figure out, but why is it that a double cardan driveshaft is sometimes referred to as a 'CV' driveshaft? I was under the impression that a CV driveshaft was similar to the type of CV joint found on say an RCV axle or most modern day...

I'm installing my Currie 4" lift. In the process of doing so I need to adjust my pinion angles. I know what the rear angle is supposed to look like with the Tom Wood double cardan driveshaft I'll be installing. However, I am wondering if anyone has a photo of what my stock front driveshaft...

Driveline Geometry 101 O.K. so now you've done it. You put that lift in your vehicle or changed the engine, transmission or transfer case or differential maybe all of the above and now your go anywhere four wheel drive baby rides like a out of balance washing machine. Or now that you've got...