top link grooved bush area

Unfortunately despite my best efforts, I have created a couple grooves inside the bush housing area of the Top Link Assembly rear suspension (NTC2706). effectively when using a hacksaw to cut out the outer sleeve, I cut too far.

I can clean them up easy enough, but i'll be left with a couple grooves. I considered getting new top links, but they are pricy! So my question is - will I be ok using them as they are? If the new bush comes with a metal outer bush, I guess there is little chance of there being an issue? I think If I used poly bushes then it would be more of an issue as it could 'catch' the bush and hold it.

Thoughts?

as long as its not nearly cut through it will be ok once cleaned up with either bush type

Oh no, it's chunky steel and I've only cut a couple grooves maybe 1mm deep max!

Thanks for the reply