diff --git a/stack.sh b/stack.sh
index e5ee0dc03f..f0aafafb3a 100755
--- a/stack.sh
+++ b/stack.sh
@@ -705,6 +705,9 @@ source $TOP_DIR/tools/fixup_stuff.sh
 # Virtual Environment
 # -------------------
 
+# Install required infra support libraries
+install_infra
+
 # Pre-build some problematic wheels
 if [[ -n ${WHEELHOUSE:-} && ! -d ${WHEELHOUSE:-} ]]; then
     source $TOP_DIR/tools/build_wheels.sh
@@ -713,10 +716,6 @@ fi
 
 # Extras Pre-install
 # ------------------
-
-# Install required infra support libraries
-install_infra
-
 # Phase: pre-install
 run_phase stack pre-install