Originally Posted by
Airburst
Can't the OP simply replace the 7-speed freehub body with an 8/9/10-speed compatible one? It might require re-dishing the wheel slightly, but that'll be a damn sight easier than rebuilding it with a different hub.
Yes. I've done it several times. It's easy and not very expensive. Much simpler and cheaper than rebuilding the wheel with a new hub.