Can anyone with a Wilwood kit explain this

I've done some comparisons of the SSBC vs Wilwood drum to disc upgrade kits for my ride. I've got a 9" drum spindle, and I'd like the SBP and BBP interchangability of these kits. To me, the Wilwood kit wins out just because it's lighter, it's already poweder coated, and the rotors are drilled/slotted. Those upgrades on the SSBC kit would put the price a good bit higher. Anyhow, my problem is with the Wilwood 1/2" wheel hub studs. How does this work with wheels? From what I understand, some wheels are 7/16"? If some wheels are 7/16", and I assume some are 1/2", then why isn't this incompatibility even mentioned? Am I making a bigger deal out of this than I should? Are the only wheels that have 7/16" holes going to be the steel stockers? What's the deal here? I am running the stock 14" steel rims currently, and I haven't gone out and taken an exact measurement of the stud holes yet. Can anyone clear this up for me?


your o.k. and it's simple. 1963-72 A-bodys were small bolt pattern which is 5x4 bolt pattern and uses 7/16 studs. 1973 to 76 and most all other moparts in this 60's and 70's B-body, E-body and C-body used large bolt 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern and used 1/2 studs. When you do your conversion you will need to upgrade you wheels to that larger bolt pattern wheel. What makes this conversion so popular is that wheel choices become 100% easier in all sizes. 14inch threw 20inch. Only down side is that if you had your heart set on running the 13' wheels offered on early a-bodys you will be out of luck...lol
Good luck with your build and I think the Wilwoods make a nice brake system. I am considering the same conversion to my 68 barracuda S....