Retention of a large diameter axle on an archery bow limb preferably includes a limb axle. A tubular limb axle may be attached to either twin limbs or a split limb. At least one spacer may be inserted into the tubular limb. An end of the twin or split limb may be modified to have the same shape as the at least one spacer. Attachment of the tubular limb axle and the at least one spacer to the twin or split limbs may be implemented with adhesive, glue, cement or any suitable bonding substance. The tubular limb axle and at least one spacer may also be attached to twin or split limbs with at least one fastener.