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7 --> 8-spd freehub body on early 90's LX hub?

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#1 ·
Here's a goofy one for you guys. I just put into service a new (old-stock) rear wheel that consists of an Araya TM-18 laced to a 92-93ish 7-speed LX hub. I've heard that the freehub body can be replaced with an 8-speed part. Is this true?
 
#2 ·
It can.

Gotta tear apart the innards of the rear hub, replace the freehub body.

Then - gotta detension and retension the rear rim to make up for spacing the wheel over a few mm's.

Did it once already. It's possible, but not the easiest thing to do.

Good luck,

JmZ
 
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