Idler arm gouging headpipes

Are the X-pipe in and out connection totally loose and free? The x-pipe connection changes your width and lenght at the same time. So it gets complicated.

When rotating the end of headpipe toward the passenger side direction does the area near the idler go up?

I'd think about disconnecting the head pipe from the X pipe. Then see if that frees you up enough to get the head pipe away from the idler.